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Exam 4 (Final) (89 cards)

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Integumentary System

The skin is composed of how many layers?

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Skin composed of two layers

(Technically 3)

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Integumentary System

The skin is composed of 2 layers: What are they?

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Epidermis

Dermis

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Integumentary System

The subcutaneous fat tissue layer is called?

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Subcutaneous fat tissue layer (Hypodermis)

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Integumentary SystemFunctions include:

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Protection from infection

Prevention of loss of body fluids

Thermoregulation

Production of vitamin D

Excretion

Determination of identity

Sensation reception

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Burn Injuries:

How many people require medical attention of burns every year? How many require hospitalization?

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Approximately 486,000 people require medical attention of burns every year, 40,000 require hospitalization

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Burn Injuries:

Patients with burns have what kind of hospitalizations?

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Patients with burn injuries have prolonged hospitalizations

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Burn Injuries

What role do nurses play? Doing what?

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Nurses play an active role in the prevention of burn injuries by education regarding prevention concepts and promoting safety legislation.

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Burn Injuries:

What contributes to complexities of care?

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Co-morbidities contribute to complexity of care

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Burn Injuries:

Who is there a higher occurrence rate in?

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Higher occurrence rate among the elderly

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Burn Injuries

People who are in heart failure are at risk of what? People who are diabetic are at risk of what?

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Person with diabetes wound will heal slower.

People with heart failure are at risk of fluid volume issues.

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Classification of Burn Injuries

How can burns be classified?

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Causative agent

Depth

Severity

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Classification of Burn Injuries

Causative agents include:

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Thermal burns

Chemical burns

Electrical burns

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Classification of Burn Injuries

Depth include:

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Superficial burns

Partial-thickness burns

Full-thickness burns

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Classification of Burn Injuries

Superficial burns- are what?

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First degree burns

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Classification of Burn Injuries

Partial-thickness burns- are what?

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Second-degree burns

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Classification of Burn Injuries

Full-thickness burns- are what?

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Third degree burns

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Classification of Burn Injuries

To assess severity of burns, what factors should be considered?

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Percentage of body surface area burned

Depth of the burn

Anatomical location of the burn

Person’s age

Person’s medical history

Presence of concomitant injury

Presence of inhalation injury

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Classification of Burn Injuries

Superficial (first degree): What is effected?

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Epidermis only or small depth of dermis

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Classification of Burn Injuries

Superficial (first degree): How long to heal?

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Heals in 3 to 5 days without treatment

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Classification of Burn Injuries

Superficial (first degree): How does it appear (aka what is hallmark)?

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Erythema

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Classification of Burn Injuries

Superficial (first degree): What does not occur?

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Not calculated for fluid resuscitation

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Classification of Burn Injuries

Superficial (first degree): What is an example?

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Sun burns, a brief splash of hot water

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Burn Classification and Severity (Cont.)

Partial thickness (second degree): What is effected?

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Epidermis and most of dermis

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Burn Classification and Severity (Cont.)

Superficial partial thickness: What is effected?

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Epidermis and limited portion of the dermis

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Burn Classification and Severity (Cont.) Superficial partial thickness: How long does it take to heal?
Heals in 7 to 10 days
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Burn Classification and Severity (Cont.) Deep partial thickness: What is effected?
Epidermis and most of dermis
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Burn Classification and Severity (Cont.) Deep partial thickness: How long to heal?
Heals within 3 to 4 weeks
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Burn Classification and Severity (Cont.) What is the hallmark for second degree burns?
Hallmark for second degree burn is blisters.
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Burn Classification and Severity (Cont.) Full thickness (third degree): How does it appear?
Thick, dry, leathery appearance
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Burn Classification and Severity (Cont.) Full thickness (third degree): What is effected?
Destruction of all layers down to or past fat, fascia, muscle, or bone
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Burn Classification and Severity (Cont.) Full thickness (third degree): How does it feel?
Insensate (no pain)
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Burn Classification and Severity (Cont.) What is a common method of knowing severity of burns?
Rule of Nines
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Burn Classification and Severity (Cont.) A patient has sustained second- and third-degree burns to the entire left arm and both legs anteriorly. Using the rule of nines, what is the percentage of body area with burn injury? A. 18% B. 21.5% C. 24% D. 27%
D. 27% Rationale: Each arm is 4.5% for the anterior aspect and 4.5% for the posterior aspect. This patient’s entire arm is involved, thus 9% of body area is calculated. Each leg is 9% for the anterior aspect and 9% for the posterior aspect. The anterior aspects of both legs were involved with this patient, thus 18% of body area is calculated. Total percentage of body areas with burn injury is 27%.
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What is the most common cause of death in a patient with burn injury after the first 7 days? A. Hypovolemia B. Hypotension C. Infection D. Injury inhalation
Infection
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What is compromised with severe burn injury?
Immune system
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Infection: How should catheters be handled?
Handle all catheters with clean technique.
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Infection: What should be done to reduce infections?
Handle all catheters with clean technique. Perform hand hygiene
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Infection
Use sterile gloves when dressings are removed and wounds exposed.
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Infection: What should be monitored?
Monitor for signs of septic shock.
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Trauma: Burns wounds can mask what?
Burn wounds may mask some of the classic signs of underlying injuries, such as ecchymosis or swelling.
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Trauma: What should you look for with burns?
Look for concomitant injuries like fractures and head trauma.
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Trauma: What should you ensure with burns?
Ensuring adequate airway, breathing, and circulation
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Trauma How should you treat cervical spine injuries?
Cervical spine injuries should be stabilized and cleared.
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Trauma What should be done if head trauma is suspected?
CT scan if head trauma is suspected
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Prehospital Interventions
Remove the patient from thermal source Cover and prevent hypothermia Remove jewelry, belts, and clothing that may retain heat Scalds or asphalt burns: cool with water
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Resuscitative Phase—Primary Survey What is the A of ABCDE?
Airway maintenance with cervical spine protection
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Resuscitative Phase—Primary Survey What is the B of ABCDE?
Breathing and ventilation
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Resuscitative Phase—Primary Survey What is the C of ABCDE?
Circulation with hemorrhage control
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Resuscitative Phase—Primary Survey What is the D of ABCDE?
Disability (assess neurologic deficit)
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Resuscitative Phase—Primary Survey What is the E of ABCDE?
Exposure (completely undress the patient, but maintain temperature)
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Secondary Survey: When is it done?
The secondary survey, which is completed after resuscitative efforts are well established.
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Secondary Survey: What is included?
Detailed history and physical Complete blood count (CBC) Comprehensive chemistry panel, including blood urea nitrogen Creatinine level Urinalysis ABG values to include carboxyhemoglobin EKG CXR
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Secondary Survey: What is hallmark of this survey?
A complete history and physical examination are the hallmarks of the secondary survey.
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Providing Hemodynamic Support What should be corrected?
Correct fluid, electrolyte, and protein deficits.
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Providing Hemodynamic Support What should be replaced?
Replace continuing losses and maintain fluid balance.
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Providing Hemodynamic Support What should be prevented?
Prevent excessive edema formation.
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Providing Hemodynamic Support What should be maintained urinary output?
Maintain an hourly urinary output of 30 to 50 mL/h (approximately 0.5 mL/kg/h) in adults.
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Fluid Resuscitation ABA recommendations for resuscitation:
2 to 4 mL of LR solution/kg body weight per percentage TBSA burn (2–4 mL LR × body weight in kg × % TBSA burn) ½ given in the first 8 hours (starting from the time of the burn injury) ¼ given over the next 8 hours ¼ given over the next 8 hours
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What is the fluid of choice for fluid resusitation?
Lactated ringers
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Circumferential burn to an arm or leg may mimic what?
Circumferential burn to an arm or leg may mimic compartment syndrome.
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Circumferential burn to an arm or leg may mimic compartment syndrome. What should be removed?
Remove rings, watch, and other jewelry.
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Circumferential burn to an arm or leg may mimic compartment syndrome. What should be done to injured extremity?
Elevation and range of motion of the injured extremity Assess hourly- skin color, sensation, capillary refill, and peripheral pulses
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Circumferential burn to an arm or leg may mimic compartment syndrome. What is done at the bedside? What is used for comfort?
Escharotomy at the bedside Narcotics and benzodiazepines for comfort
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Echarotomy: What is the most reliable means of assessing arterial blood flow?
Doppler ultrasonography is the most reliable means of assessing arterial blood flow and the need for an escharotomy.
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Reparative Phase Once pt is stabilized, what should be done?
Once stabilized, promote healing and prevent infection.
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Reparative Phase Once pt is stabilized, what should be ensure?
Ensure optimal nutrition.
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Reparative Phase What should be provided?
Providing musculoskeletal support
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Reparative Phase Providing musculoskeletal support: What is done for this?
Physical and occupational therapy begins on day 1.
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Reparative Phase What should be managed?
Managing pain
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Reparative Phase Managing pain: how?
Narcotics intravenously; absorption of the drug is unpredictable.
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Caring for the Wound includes:
Cleansing Hydrotherapy Topical antimicrobial medications
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Caring for the Wound includes: Cleansing- how is it done?
Clean with water and chlorhexidine or normal saline solution and povidone-iodine (Betadine) with each dressing change.
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Caring for the Wound includes: Cleansing- while doing this, what should you observe for signs of?
Observe for signs of infection and rate of healing.
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Caring for the Wound Hydrotherapy:
Hydrotherapy is the preferred approach of most burn centers because the warm, flowing water is beneficial to help loosen exudates, clean and assess the wound, and provide an opportunity for range of motion exercise. Because the procedure is usually painful, patients should receive an analgesic 20 to 30 minutes before beginning and small, frequent doses throughout prn.
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Debridement: What are the types?
Mechanical debridement Enzymatic debridement  Surgical debridement 
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Debridement: Mechanical debridement: What is done? What kind of dressings are used?
Forceps and scissors to gently lift and trim loose necrotic tissue Wet-to-dry or wet-to-wet dressings
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Debridement: Enzymatic debridement : What is done?
Application of a proteolytic substance to burn wounds to shorten the time of eschar separation
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Debridement: Surgical debridement:
Excised to viable bleeding points while minimizing the loss of viable tissue
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Grafts: What is it?
Autograft of similar color, texture, and thickness from a close location on the body
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Grafts: What are the types?
Sheet graft— Mesh graft— Cultured epithelial autografts
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Grafts: Sheet graft:
the harvested skin is applied to the surgically excised area.
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Grafts: Mesh graft:
the harvested skin is slit, and the graft is then placed on the burn site.
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Grafts: What do dressings do in grafts?
Dressings immobilize the grafted area and prevent shearing and dislodging of the graft.
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Providing Psychological and Familial Support
Explain what to expect and escort them to the bedside. Counseling for the patient/family begins on the day of admission. Weekly family meetings Establish trust. Encourage self-care for family and patient. Work with a psychiatric liaison nurse. Hallucinations, confusion, and combativeness are common in patients with burn injuries. Honest and open approach
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Rehabilitative Phase- includes?
Physical rehabilitation High-protein diet Prevention of scarring and contractures Psychological rehabilitation
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Other Types of Injuries Treated in Burn Centers
Toxic epidermal necrolysis syndrome Necrotizing fasciitis Cold injuries
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Other Types of Injuries Treated in Burn Centers Toxic epidermal necrolysis syndrome
TENS is a superficial, exfoliative dermatitis that has been related to multiple sources (adverse reaction to medications, the staphylococcal toxin, or viral infections).
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Other Types of Injuries Treated in Burn Centers Necrotizing fasciitis
Rapid and progressive inflammatory infection of the soft tissue
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Other Types of Injuries Treated in Burn Centers Cold injuries
Localized frostbite or systemic lowering of the body’s core temperature with hypothermia

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