Burns from hot liquids - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Epidemiology correct answers -Between 1 - 2 million Americans seek medical attention for burns each year. -Most burns occur at home, at work, or are part of an injury from a motor vehicle accident. -Between 50,000 - 70,000 people are hospitalized for burns every year in the United States -30 - 40% of whom are children younger than 15 years of age -Most burns in children come from scalding liquids (not easy to treat children) Skin Anatomy correct answers -Largest organ in the body -Prot...

Pathophysiology Multiple Interacting System McMaster N3PA2 Already Passed Definition of Burn Traumatic injury to the skin Primary Causes of Burns Thermal or other acute exposures such as extreme cold, electricity, radiation, and chemicals Burn Injuries requiring medical attention annually in US and Canada No data exists for Canada 1.3 million burns annually in U.S Percentage of burn patients that die 6% Most Common Type of Burn Injury Thermal injury Most Common Cause of Thermal injury in Ca...

compared to other types of incidents to which first responders are commonly called, hazardous material incidents typically___________. A. are shorter in duration B. are more complicated C. produce a higher rate of false alarms D. results in more injuries - ANSWER are more complicated by which acronym are the federal regulations detailing hazardous materials response competencies collectively known______. A. HAZEL B. HAZWOPER C. SARA D. HSC/HHC - ANSWER B. HAZWOPER the DOT def...

IFSTA 7 - Chapter 4 - Fire Dynamics Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass If there are no openings for lateral movement during the growth stage of a fire, the hot gases released during combustion will fill the compartment: swirling radiant current. ing at the ceiling and filling down. rmly as the room pressure equalizes. d and downward from the neutral plane. - Answer- b. starting at the ceiling and filling down. Which stage of fire occurs when all combustible materials in the compartme...

This phase occurs in the first 24-48h or longer until the patient is stabilized; aka Emergent phase correct answers Resuscitative Phase During this phase the focus is on the burn wound care management and recovery needed over a long period of time until we get to a point where rehabilitation can start; aka Acute phase correct answers Intermediate Phase This phase may be a long term process for major burns, perhaps even a lifetime of management with the major burn problem correct answers Re...

How do you assess a scene? - Answer-Check, Danger, Protect Yourself What is the sorting of victims into the highest and lowest priority upon emergencies and medical emergencies? - Answer-triage What is bleeding from a severed artery, indicated by bright red blood leaving the wound, severe? - Answer-arterial bleeding What is bleeding from a severed vein, steady flow of blood, appears as dark/maroon or even blue, easier to control than arterial bleeding? - Answer-venous bleeding What action...

NSG 124 Herzing University - Questions with complete solution NSG 124 Begins when the patient's wounds have healed and he or she is engaging in some level of self care. Goals are to work toward resumption of a functional role in society and rehabilitate from a functional and cosmetic post-burn reconstructive surgery. - correct answer Rehabilitation Phase in burns to prevent the potential need for emergent tracheostomy. - correct answer The client may require early intubation to prevent...

IFSTA 7 - Chapter 4 - Fire Dynamics Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass If there are no openings for lateral movement during the growth stage of a fire, the hot gases released during combustion will fill the compartment: swirling radiant current. ing at the ceiling and filling down. rmly as the room pressure equalizes. d and downward from the neutral plane. - Answer- b. starting at the ceiling and filling down. Which stage of fire occurs when all combustible materials in the compartme...

Fundamentals CMS Midterm Terms in this set (200) A nurse is assessing the heart sounds of a client who has developed chest pain that becomes worse with inspiration. The nurse auscultates a high- pitched scratching sound during both systole and diastole with the diaphragm of the stethoscope positioned at the left sternal border. Which of the following heart sounds should the nurse document? A. Audible Click B. Murmur C. Third heart sound D. Pericardial friction rub A nurse is obtaining ...

BESTQUIZZES COMPREHENSIVE EXIT EXAM – PRIORITY ONE 1. A nurse is assessing a client’s pulmonary artery wedge pressure (PAWP). The nurse should recognize that an elevated PAWP indicates which of the following complications? A. Left ventricular failure B. Cardiogenic shock C. Hypovolemia D. Hypotension 2. A nursing planning care for a school-age child who is 4 hr postoperative following perforated appendicitis. Which of the following actions should the nurse include in the plan ...