Burn Patient Management

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

What is the primary factor that guides the evaluation and management of burns?

The extent of the burn

The depth of the burn

The type of burn (correct)

The patient's age

What is the unit title of the module that focuses on the management of patient with burn?

Neurological disorders

Cardiovascular disorders

Respiratory disorders

Integumentary disorders (correct)

What is the level of burn injury characterized by involvement of the entire dermis and possible scarring?

Partial-thickness burn

Full-thickness burn (correct)

Deep partial-thickness burn

Superficial burn

How is the extent of the burn usually expressed?

As a percentage of total body surface area (%TBSA) Signup and view all the answers

Which method of estimating burn surface area takes into account the age of the patient?

Lund and Browder Chart Signup and view all the answers

What is the duration of the theory module on the management of patient with burn?

3h Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the increased sensitivity to cold air in burn patients?

Hyperesthesia Signup and view all the answers

What is the key objective of the module in terms of nursing care for adult burn patients?

Implement standardized protocol and guidelines Signup and view all the answers

What is the classification of burn according to depth?

First, second, and third degree Signup and view all the answers

What is the percentage of body surface area represented by the head in the Rule of Nines method?

9% Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the dead skin that forms on a burn wound?

Eschar Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the nursing process for patients with burns?

To assess and manage the burn wound Signup and view all the answers

What is the teaching method used to demonstrate the skills required for burn patient care?

Demonstration and re-demonstration Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process of replacing damaged skin with healthy skin in burn patients?

Grafting Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the loss of skin contour and function in burn patients?

Contracture Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the destruction of red blood cells in burn patients?

Hemolysis Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of administering Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) to burn patients?

To provide high caloric, high protein diet Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of auscultating for bowel sounds in burn patients?

To monitor for signs of gastrointestinal dysfunction Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended course of action for burns that require surgical excision and grafting?

Plan for surgical excision and grafting, and provide donor site care Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of weighing the patient daily?

To monitor for signs of dehydration or abdominal distention Signup and view all the answers

What is the Parkland formula used for?

Calculating the total amount of fluid needed for initial 24 hours of fluid resuscitation Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of providing a warm environment for burn patients?

To maintain adequate body temperature Signup and view all the answers

Why are histamine blockers and antacids administered to burn patients?

To reduce the risk of gastric ulceration Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of testing stool and gastric content for occult bleeding in burn patients?

To monitor for signs of gastrointestinal dysfunction Signup and view all the answers

What physiological response follows the catecholamine release after extensive burns?

Increased heart rate Signup and view all the answers

What condition results from the loss of intravascular fluid in extensive burns?

Hemoconcentration Signup and view all the answers

What consequence might occur due to sluggish blood flow in the burned area?

Anemia Signup and view all the answers

What condition can result from decreased renal blood flow?

Oliguria Signup and view all the answers

What is a notable occurrence during the diuretic stage post-burn injury?

Blood volume increases Signup and view all the answers

What might happen if there is an increase in intravascular volume post-burn?

Fluid overload Signup and view all the answers

At what time post-burn does cardiac output return to normal?

Approximately 24 hours post-burn Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the pattern’s vital signs and urinary output during intravenous fluid replacement?

They determine the amount of fluid Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of a patient's body surface area does the palm surface (excluding the fingers) represent for small burns?

0.5% Signup and view all the answers

What is primarily responsible for tissue destruction in burn injuries?

Protein coagulation Signup and view all the answers

Above what percentage of total body surface area (TBSA) does a burn injury usually produce both local and systemic responses?

20% Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following increases capillary permeability in the hypovolemic stage after a burn injury?

Catecholamine Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary outcome of the release of vasoactive substances following a burn injury?

Increased capillary permeability Signup and view all the answers

What condition can hyperkalemia lead to following a burn injury?

Heart block and arterial fibrillation Signup and view all the answers

Which physiological change is NOT observed during the initial burn shock period in major burns?

Increased cardiac output Signup and view all the answers

What intervention helps to transport potassium back into the cells post-burn injury?

Administering insulin with glucose Signup and view all the answers