AAH EXAM 1 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2024/2025
Uncompensated - ANSWERSpH abnormal and one other value is abnormal
Compensated - ANSWERSpH is normal and other two values are abnormal
Partially compensated - ANSWERSAll values are abnormal including pH
PaO2 - ANSWERS80-100 normal
60-79 mild
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Uncompensated - ANSWERSpH abnormal and one other value is abnormal
Compensated - ANSWERSpH is normal and other two values are abnormal
Partially compensated - ANSWERSAll values are abnormal including pH
PaO2 - ANSWERS80-100 normal
60-79 mild
40-59 moderate
<40 severe
Chemical burns - ANSWERSBurns that occur when any toxic substance comes in contact with the skin.
Most chemical burns are caused by strong acids or alkalis. Ex: Drain cleaner, oven cleaner, bleach
Electrical Burns - ANSWERSinjury caused from contact with electric current ex: lightening
Thermal burns - ANSWERScaused by contact with open flames, hot liquids or surfaces, or other sources
of high heat. Ex: clothes ignite from electrical sparks
Method used to assess burns - ANSWERSRule of nines
Head= 9%
arm= 9%
Front torso =18%
back =18%
leg= 18%
, perineum= 1%
BSA (body surface area)
Radiation burns - ANSWERSredness and blistering on the surface of the skin or other organs caused by
intense exposure to ionising radiation ex: cancer treatment, sunburn
Phases of burns: emergent - ANSWERSFluid shifting Out of cells possible hyperkalemia, maintain airway,
fluid replacement (lactated ringers), pain management, wound care. First 24 to 48 hours after burn
Phases of burns: Rehabilitative - ANSWERS72 hours to one year after burn. Reconstruction, correct of
procedures, and physical and psychological adjustment
Phases of burns: Acute - ANSWERSFirst 48 to 72 hours after burn. Bones cover with tissue fluid turns to
vascular space, sodium loss through diuresis causing hyponatremia which causes altered mental status.
Potassium shifts back into cells causing a hypokalemia
partial thickness burn - ANSWERSMay blister and peel in a few days example: sunburn, heels in 3 to 6
days, generally no scarring, topical creams provide relief, antibiotics not needed, drink water
deep partial thickness burn - ANSWERSBlisters are typical, heals in 14 to 21 days, blisters provide biologic
dressing and comfort, once blisters break red raw surface will be painful, usually do not require surgery
full thickness burn - ANSWERSWaxy, white, tan or charred and possibly blistered, swelling and hair loss
are always present, may have areas of no sensation because the nerve endings are damaged, the area
surrounding the burn is usually painful, natural healing of small Burns is possible but with risk of
infection and scarring surgery is usually required
Deep full thickness burn - ANSWERSChard and hard to the touch, the burn extends past the dermis into
the muscle, bone, and tendons, appears black and eschar is hard and inelastic, Even after the skin is no
longer in contact with the heat source damage it may continue in the remaining cells
Pain management for burn - ANSWERSIV morphine, IV fentanyl, IV Hydromorphone, avoid IM or
subcutaneous
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