Circumferential burn - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

an adult client was burned as a result of an explosion. the burn initially affected the client's entire face (the anterior half of the head) and the upper half of the anterior torso, and there were circumferential burns to the lower half of both of the arms. the client's clothes caught on fire, and the client ran, which caused subsequent burn injuries of the posterior surface of the head and the upper half of the posterior torso. according to the rule of nines, what is the extent of this c...

Pediatric Burns Exam Prediction @2024 |Question and Answers| 100% Correct 1/2 of all burns are: *Ans* KIDS, majority under age 5, usually an accident (but not always) What increases mortality with burns? *Ans* Inhalation injury Kids prone to burns because: *Ans* -Thin skin (Child will have a more severe burn when exposed to the same temp as an adult) -Clumsy & don't know what is right / wrong -BSA Risks with pediatric burns: *Ans* -Infection -Fluid loss -Temp stability: babies ca...

EMT FISDAP READINESS EXAM 5 (2022/2023) WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION A pneumatic antishock garment (PASG) is contraindicated if the patient presents with cardiogenic shock or: - CORRECT ANSWERabnormal lung sounds. Hypoperfusion can be the result of: - CORRECT ANSWERall of the above. Contrary to popular belief, tourniquets are not usually needed when controlling bleeding from amputations. The reason is: - CORRECT ANSWERthe injured vessels seal shut as a result of the spasms of the muscular...

EMT TEST 3 REVIEW, EMT MOD 3 | TEST BANK| QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST Which of the following is a severe burn in a 35-year-old patient? A) Full-thickness burn to 5% of the body surface area B) Superficial burn covering 50% of the body surface area C) Circumferential partial-thickness burn to the chest D) Partial-thickness burn to 20% of the body surface area [Ans: - C Which of the following statements regarding abdominal trauma is correct? A) Most of the vital abdominal organs lie w...

If the ability to adequately ventilate the patient cannot be established, the patient must be... - transported to the nearest emergency department Sexual assault victims under 13 should be transported to... - sunrise Sexual assault victims 13 to 18 should be transported to... - sunrise or UMC Sexual assault victims over 18 should be transported to... - UMC BVM is acceptable method of ventilation and managing air way if the pulse oximetry can be maintained at... - greater than or equa...

NSC Advanced First Aid, CPR & AED Exam Questions with Verified Answers Latest . Goals of First Aid - ANSWER 1. Keep victim alive 2. Prevent victim's condition from getting worse 3. Help promote early recovery 4. Ensure victim receives appropriate medical care Consent - ANSWER Need to have victim's consent before using first aid Types of consent - ANSWER Expressed and Implied Expressed consent - ANSWER Responsive victim communicates consent, can include head nods Implied consent - ANSWE...

ENA BURNS Review Practice Test. According to the rule of nines, burns of the anterior trunk and both anterior arms account for which percentage of body surface area? A. 18% B. 27% C. 35% D. 42% - CORRECT ANSWER A Which body component is more resistant to electrical current and is less easily damaged by electrical injury? A. Muscles B. Nerves C. Blood vessels D. Fat - CORRECT ANSWER D Which intervention is indicated for a patient with circumferential full-thickness burns ...

EMT FINAL EXAM An 18 year old hiker has been bitten by a rattle snake. His vital signs are bp 140/90 p 130 R 24. You should: Calm the patient and coach him not to move A pulseless and apneic 68 year old male has an implanted pacemaker in his right shoulder Without delaying defibrillation, where should you apply the AED pads? anterior chest and back (between shoulder blades) When infants or children experience breathing difficulties, their pulse may Increase early, then decrease sig...

SNHD EMT Protocols Final Exam Questions and Answers 100% Verified and Correct Sexual assault victims less than 13 years of age shall be transported to what hospital? - CORRECT ANSWER-Sunrise Hospital Which of the following describes heat exhaustion? - CORRECT ANSWER-Elevated Body Temperature Cool, moist skin Weakness Anxious tachypnea Nothing contained in these protocols shall be construed to expand the scope of practice of any licensed Attendant beyond that which is identified in ...

NUR 265 TEST 3 What causes Autonomic Dysreflexia - answers What are some examples of triggers of autonomic dysreflexia - answers signs and systems of Autonomic Dysreflexia - answers What is the purpose of fluid resuscitation for a burn victim - answers What IV solution is commonly used to resuscitate a pt with a burn - answers Chemical burns should be irrigated until - answers what would you use to remove hot tar or asphalt - answers what ...