NU433: Integumentary Exam Questions
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RACE - race, alarm, contain, extinguish
PASS - PASS: pull, aim, squeeze, sweep (on fire extinguisher)
Health Promotion and fire & Burn prevention - - Flammable items out of
reach of children
o Bathtubs, candles, pans, grea...
Factors to Consider in determining burn depth: 5 - ✔✔- How the injury
occurred (determines tx)
- Causative agent (flame or scalding liquid)
- Temperature of agent
- Duration of contact with the agent
o Brief (move hand back), or long (trapped)
- Thickness of the skin at the injury
o Hands and feet might have thicker skin bc it is used more (more tough)
o Some areas are thin and not as tough
Priorities in Assessment of the Burn - ✔✔Location! Location! Location!
o A burn on the face, neck, can cause RESP DISTRESS- more dangerous
in a fire the 1st on the scene does what? - ✔✔- RACE, PASS, Call 911!
- CPR
- ABC's
Cool water vs. Ice - ✔✔- okay to wrap cool towels around extremity
intermittently
o Do NOT cool down skin super-fast (can cause shock!!!)
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