On-the-Scene Care for Burned Patients

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What is the first step in managing a burn patient after stabilizing their condition?

  • Inserting a large-bore IV catheter
  • Inserting a nasogastric tube
  • Evaluating the patient's general condition
  • Removing all clothing and jewelry (correct)

Which information is essential to gather about the burn injury?

  • The patient's age and gender
  • The patient's medical history
  • The patient's vital signs at the scene
  • The time of the burn injury, source, location, duration in the burning structure, initial treatment, and any history of falls or jumps (correct)

Which of the following procedures is typically performed during the emergent/resuscitative phase of burn management?

  • Insertion of a central venous catheter (correct)
  • Reconstructive surgery
  • Skin grafting
  • Debridement of the burn wound

When is a nasogastric tube typically inserted in a burn patient?

<p>If the burn exceeds 20% to 25% total body surface area (TBSA) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of the physician during the emergent/resuscitative phase of burn management?

<p>Evaluating the patient's general condition, assessing the burn, and determining the priorities of care (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the first priority of on-the-scene care for burn victims?

<p>Preventing injury to the rescuer (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT part of the primary survey (ABC) conducted during the emergent/resuscitative phase?

<p>Checking for cervical spine injuries (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the initial priority for managing a mild pulmonary injury in the emergency department?

<p>Administering humidified oxygen and encouraging coughing (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following injuries should prompt an assessment for cervical spinal injuries or head trauma?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of establishing an intravenous (IV) line during on-the-scene care?

<p>No specific reason is mentioned in the text (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following procedures is NOT mentioned as part of the initial management in the emergency department?

<p>Performing a tracheostomy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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