Burns

Question 1

Wounds caused by exposure to:

Answer 1

1. Excessive heat
2. Chemicals
3. Fire/steam
4. Radiation
5. Electricity

Question 2

Types of burns

Answer 2

Thermal
Chemical
Electrical
Radiation

Question 3

Burn wounds differentiated depending on the level of dermis and subcutaneous tissue involved

Answer 3

superficial
deep
full thickness

Question 4

Epidermal tissue only affected. Not serious unless large areas involved

Answer 4

superficial burn

Question 5

Involves the epidermis and deep layer of the dermis. Fluid-filled vesicles –red, shiny, wet, severe pain

Answer 5

deep burn

Question 6

Destruction of all skin layers. Requires immediate hospitalization

Answer 6

full thickness burn

Question 7

Formula to calculate total body surface area (TBSA)

Answer 7

Head & Neck = 9%
Each upper extremity (Arms) = 9% 
Each lower extremity (Legs) = 18% 
Anterior trunk= 18%
Posterior trunk = 18%
Genitalia (perineum) = 1%

Question 8

Phases of burn injury

Answer 8

Emergent (24-48 hrs)
Acute
Rehabilitative

Question 9

Immediate problem is fluid loss, edema, reduced blood flow (fluid and electrolyte shifts).

Answer 9

emergent phase

Question 10

Diet after a burn

Answer 10

Nothing by mouth

Begin oral fluids