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What is the most appropriate initial step in managing a minor burn?
What is the most appropriate initial step in managing a minor burn?
- Cooling the burn under running water for 10-20 minutes (correct)
- Covering the burn with a thick layer of butter or ointment
- Applying ice directly to the burn
- Wrapping the burn tightly with a sterile bandage
In a first-degree burn, which layer of the skin is primarily affected?
In a first-degree burn, which layer of the skin is primarily affected?
- Subcutaneous tissue
- Dermis
- Muscle layer
- Epidermis (correct)
Which of the following is the most common cause of burns in children?
Which of the following is the most common cause of burns in children?
- Scald burns from hot liquids (correct)
- Radiation burns from prolonged sun exposure
- Electrical burns from playing with outlets
- Chemical burns from household cleaners
What bacterium is the most frequent causative agent in cases of cellulitis?
What bacterium is the most frequent causative agent in cases of cellulitis?
Reduced blood flow to which area is the primary cause of Curling's ulcer?
Reduced blood flow to which area is the primary cause of Curling's ulcer?
Which strategy is MOST effective in preventing burn injuries?
Which strategy is MOST effective in preventing burn injuries?
Which type of burn is characterized by damage involving the epidermis and part of the dermis, presenting with blisters and intense pain?
Which type of burn is characterized by damage involving the epidermis and part of the dermis, presenting with blisters and intense pain?
What is a Curling's ulcer?
What is a Curling's ulcer?
What is the priority nursing intervention for a burn patient exhibiting signs of respiratory distress?
What is the priority nursing intervention for a burn patient exhibiting signs of respiratory distress?
Which of the following accurately represents the Parkland formula used for fluid resuscitation in burn patients?
Which of the following accurately represents the Parkland formula used for fluid resuscitation in burn patients?
Which level of HbA1c is considered within the target range for effective diabetes management?
Which level of HbA1c is considered within the target range for effective diabetes management?
What is the most reliable and early indicator of wound infection in a burn patient?
What is the most reliable and early indicator of wound infection in a burn patient?
Which of the following is the primary causative factor in acne vulgaris?
Which of the following is the primary causative factor in acne vulgaris?
A patient presents with honey-colored crusted lesions on their face. Which bacterial skin infection is most likely the cause?
A patient presents with honey-colored crusted lesions on their face. Which bacterial skin infection is most likely the cause?
Which of the following viruses is the primary cause of cold sores (herpes labialis)?
Which of the following viruses is the primary cause of cold sores (herpes labialis)?
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Treating minor burns
Treating minor burns
Cool the burn under running water for 10-20 minutes.
First-degree burn
First-degree burn
The epidermis or outermost layer is affected.
Common burns in children
Common burns in children
Scald burns from hot liquids.
Cellulitis cause
Cellulitis cause
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Curling's ulcer cause
Curling's ulcer cause
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Preventing burns
Preventing burns
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Second-degree burn
Second-degree burn
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Curling's ulcer
Curling's ulcer
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Burn patient distress
Burn patient distress
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Parkland formula
Parkland formula
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HbA1c normal range
HbA1c normal range
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Wound infection sign
Wound infection sign
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Acne cause
Acne cause
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Burn with blisters
Burn with blisters
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Cold sores cause
Cold sores cause
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Study Notes
- The first step in treating a minor burn is to cool the burn under running water for 10-20 minutes.
- A first-degree burn affects the epidermis layer of the skin.
- Scald burns from hot liquids are a common cause of burns in children.
- Staphylococcus aureus is the most common bacterial cause of cellulitis.
- Reduced blood flow to the gastric mucosa is the primary cause of Curling's ulcer.
- The most effective way to prevent burns is to be aware of potential hazards and take precautions to avoid contact.
- A second-degree burn involves damage to the epidermis and part of the dermis, with blisters and intense pain.
- Curling's ulcer is a stress ulcer that develops as a complication of severe burns.
- The primary nursing intervention for a burn patient with respiratory distress is to maintain airway patency.
- The Parkland formula for fluid resuscitation in burn patients is 4 mL/kg/%TBSA.
- The normal range for HbA1c in diabetes management is below 6.5%.
- Increased pain, redness, and swelling is the most reliable sign of a wound infection in a burn patient.
- Bacterial infection is the primary cause of acne vulgaris.
- A second-degree burn affects the epidermis and part of the dermis, causing redness and blisters.
- Impetigo is a bacterial skin infection characterized by honey-colored crusts.
- Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) causes cold sores.
- Tinea capitis is a fungal infection affecting the scalp.
- Streptococcus and Staphylococcus bacteria are the most common cause of cellulitis.
- A characteristic feature of psoriasis is thick, scaly, silvery plaques.
- Maintaining fluid balance and preventing infection is the most appropriate nursing intervention for a patient with severe burns.
- Impetigo is a common bacterial skin infection characterized by honey-colored crusts.
- Streptococcus pyogenes is the primary causative organism of cellulitis.
- Honey-colored crusts are NOT a symptom of erysipelas, raised, red, and tender skin lesions, fever and chills, and well-defined borders are.
- Oral antibiotics such as penicillin are the first-line treatment for uncomplicated cellulitis.
- Folliculitis is a bacterial skin infection commonly associated with hot tubs and swimming pools.
- Using the Rule of Nines, burns on the entire anterior chest and abdomen affect 18% of the body.
- Using the Rule of Nines, burns on the entire right arm and the left leg affect 27% of the total body surface area (TBSA).
- One mL/kg/%TBSA is NOT included in the Parkland formula for fluid resuscitation in burn patients.
- A 70 kg patient with 30% TBSA burns requires 8400 mL of fluid in the first 8 hours using the Parkland formula.
- Partial-thickness (second-degree) burns are characterized by blisters, pain, and erythema.
- All intervention types are considered appropriate for a patient with cellulitis including raising the affected limb, applying cold compresses, and encouraging immobilization.
- Monitoring for signs of infection is the most important nursing consideration when caring for a patient with full-thickness burns.
- Respiratory distress is a sign of fat embolism syndrome in a patient with a long bone fracture.
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