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NURS 425 Final Exam: Burns
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Describe a first-degree/superficial burn. - ANSWER-a minor burn that affects the epidermal layer only, may cause reddened skin and pain at the burn site, blanch to touch. epidermal barrier is intact and this burn does not result in scarring. What are two examples of a firstdegree/superfi...

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NURS 425 Final Exam: Burns


Describe a first-degree/superficial burn. -
ANSWER-a minor burn that affects the
epidermal layer only, may cause reddened skin
and pain at the burn site, blanch to touch.
epidermal barrier is intact and this burn does
not result in scarring.


What are two examples of a first-
degree/superficial burn? - ANSWER-a sunburn,
a minor scald from a kitchen accident


How is a first-degree/superficial burn treated? -
ANSWER-treatment is aimed at comfort with
topical soothing agents +/- NSAIDs

, Describe a second-degree/partial-thickness
burn. - ANSWER-a burn that affects the
epidermal and dermal layers, causes
swelling/red/white/splotchy skin, blisters can
form, very painful and sensitive. scars can
occur.


Describe third-degree/full-thickness burn. -
ANSWER-a burn that reaches the subcutaneous
fat layer, the burn may be black/brown/white,
the skin can look leathery, destroys nerves and
causes numbness. there is a loss of sensation
and therefore little pain. all of the dermal layers
may be involved. these burns always require
surgery.

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