Burn Patient Management
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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?

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

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

    <p>Lund and Browder Chart</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>3h</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Hyperesthesia</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Implement standardized protocol and guidelines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the classification of burn according to depth?

    <p>First, second, and third degree</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>9%</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Eschar</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To assess and manage the burn wound</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Demonstration and re-demonstration</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Grafting</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Contracture</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Hemolysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To provide high caloric, high protein diet</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To monitor for signs of gastrointestinal dysfunction</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    What is the purpose of weighing the patient daily?

    <p>To monitor for signs of dehydration or abdominal distention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Parkland formula used for?

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

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

    <p>To maintain adequate body temperature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are histamine blockers and antacids administered to burn patients?

    <p>To reduce the risk of gastric ulceration</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To monitor for signs of gastrointestinal dysfunction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What physiological response follows the catecholamine release after extensive burns?

    <p>Increased heart rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Hemoconcentration</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Anemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition can result from decreased renal blood flow?

    <p>Oliguria</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Blood volume increases</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Fluid overload</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Approximately 24 hours post-burn</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>They determine the amount of fluid</p> 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?

    <p>0.5%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is primarily responsible for tissue destruction in burn injuries?

    <p>Protein coagulation</p> 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?

    <p>20%</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Catecholamine</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Increased capillary permeability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition can hyperkalemia lead to following a burn injury?

    <p>Heart block and arterial fibrillation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Increased cardiac output</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Administering insulin with glucose</p> Signup and view all the answers

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