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NUR 410 exam 3 BURNS Questions with correctanswers
1. protection against infection
2. prevent loss of body fluids
3. control body temp
4. excretory organ
5. sensory organ
6. produces vit D
7. determines identity Correct Answer-what are the 7 functions of the
skin
epidermis Correct Answer--thin outer layer
-dead cells on surface from protective barrier
-layer that is continuously sloughing off with new cells forming
underneath
dermis Correct Answer--connective tissue
-highly vascular
-nerves, sebaceous, & sweat glands
subcutaneous tissue Correct Answer-attaches skin to muscle and bone
<4 years old and adults over 65 Correct Answer-what age groups have
the highest fatality rates for burns
,burns Correct Answer--injury to the skin/other tissues of the body
caused by heat, chemicals, electrical current, or radiation
-most are accidents and are preventable
-types: thermal, chemical, smoke inhalation, electrical, radiation, and
cold thermal (frostbite)
thermal burns Correct Answer--caused by flame, flash, scald, or contact
with hot objects
-most common burn injury
-severity of injury depends on temperature of burning agent and duration
of contact time
hydrochloric acid burn Correct Answer--chemical burn
-from tile, toilet, or pool cleaners
hydrofluoric acid burn Correct Answer--chemical burn
-from metal cleaners, rust removers
oxalic acid burn Correct Answer--chemical burn
-from paint, varnish, or tarnish removers
alkali burns Correct Answer--chemical burn
-from cement, oven/drain/heavy metal cleaners
,-harder to manage due to protein hydrolysis-deeper penetration of skin,
and melting
phenols Correct Answer--chemical burn from an organic compound
-includes disinfectant and petroleum products
smoke inhalation injury Correct Answer--from breathing noxious
chemicals or hot air causing damage to respiratory tract
-major predictor in burn victim mortality
-rapid initial/ongoing assessment is critical to watch for airway
compromise and pulmonary edema
-types: upper airway, lower airway, metabolic asphyxiation
-can be from direct contact with a fire or no direct contact
upper airway injury Correct Answer--injury from smoke inhalation
-injury to most, oropharynx, and/or larynx
-thermal burns
-inhalation of hot air, steam, or smoke
-mucosal burns of oropharynx and larynx manifested by redness,
blistering, and edema
-assess where they were at and how long they were exposed
-have them open their mouth and take a look
swelling with rapid onset Correct Answer-what regarding an upper
airway injury is an emergency?
, eschar and edema (fill in blank) Correct Answer--what two things may
compromise breathing in an upper airway injury?
-facial and neck burns can be lethal
-internal pressure from ______ may narrow airway
lower airway injury Correct Answer--injury to trachea, bronchioles, and
alveoli
-tissue damage related to duration of fume/smoke exposure
-pulmonary edema may not appear until 12 to 48 hours after burn (may
manifest as ARDS)
-may look stable, but want to observe patient for couple of days
lower airway Correct Answer-indicators of a ________ _________
injury:
-facial burns
-singed nasal hair
-hoarseness
-painful swallowing
-darkened oral and nasal membranes
-carbonaceous sputum
-being burned in enclosed space
-clothing burns around neck and chest
-wearing polyester or acrylic clothing which can melt and attach to skin
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