Burns Flashcards
1
Q
What are the two age groups most at risk for suffering a burn injury?
A
Children and elderly
2
Q
What are the four types of burns?
A
Chemical, electrical, thermal radiation
3
Q
If the face/neck has been burned what is the nursing priority?
A
Airway obstruction
4
Q
You use what rule to estimate the body surface area that has been burned?
A
Rule of Nines
5
Q
Head %
A
9% (4.5 each front/back)
6
Q
Chest / Upper Back %
A
18% (9 each front/back)
7
Q
Abdomen / Lower Back %
A
18% ( 9 each front/ back)
8
Q
Each arm %
A
9% (front/ back)
9
Q
Each leg%
A
9% (front) 18% (front/back)
10
Q
Each palm%
A
1%
11
Q
Genitals%
A
1%
