Classification of Burns

Question 1

1st degree (superficial partial thickness)

Answer 1

Skin pink/red, painful (e.g., sunburn)

Question 2

2nd degree (Deep partial thickness)

Answer 2

Skin red/white, blisters, swelling

Question 3

3rd degree (full thickness)

Answer 3

Skin black /brown, edema, all layers of skin burned, grafting needed

Question 4

What is the formula used to determine fluid replacement for the first 24 hours?

Answer 4

Parkland formula

Question 5

What is thew Parkland formula?

Answer 5

4ml of LR x wt (kg) x % of body burn

Question 6

How much of this fluid do you give in the first 8 hours

Answer 6

1/2 of total volume

Question 7

How much of this fluid do you give for the second 8 hours?

Answer 7

1/4 of total volume

Question 8

How much fluid do you give for the third 8 hours

Answer 8

1/4 of total volume

Question 9

Should you burst a blister?

Answer 9

No

Question 10

What is the best route for pain meds?

Answer 10

IV

Question 11

What diet is appropriate for burn clients?

Answer 11

High calorie, high protein

Question 12

What is a common electrolyte problem in clients with burns?

Answer 12

Hypokalemia or hyperkalemia; Both can be seen in clients with burns

Question 13

Due to prolonged stress, clients are at risk for what type of ulcers?

Answer 13

Curling’s ulcers

Question 14

What medication should be given before dressing changes?

Answer 14

Pain medication