Week 2 Ch 41: Minor Burns, Sunburn, and Wounds

Question 1

when to refer for burns:

Answer 1

over 2% of body
burn on eye, face, ears, hand, feet, or perineum
electrical, chemical, or inhalation burns

Question 2

when to refer for wounds:

Answer 2

foreign matter after washing
animal/human bite
infection
on face, genitalia

Question 3

describe stage I burn/wound/sunburn:
example?
how long does it usually take to heal?

Answer 3

epidermis only. red, nonblistered
standard sunburn
3-6 days

Question 4

describe stage II burn/wound/sunburn:
example?
how long does it usually take to heal?

Answer 4

Blister, some skin epi- & dermis. skin loss, pain, edema, red. Systemic symptoms possible
severe sunburn, abrasion, superficial damage
2-3 weeks

Question 5

describe stage III burn/wound/sunburn:
example?
what should pt do?

Answer 5

damage to entire epidermis & dermis
deep punctures, burns
seek emergency care

Question 6

describe stage IV burn/wound/sunburn:

what should pt do?

Answer 6

involves subcutaneous or muscle, tendon, bone tissue

seek emergency care

Question 7

what to do immediately after a burn?

Answer 7

submerge burn in cool (no ice) water for 10-30 minutes

Question 8

benefits of using dressings?

Answer 8

maintain moisture, protect from infection, contaminant free

Question 9

what are the three different forms of skin protectants and what function do they serve?
give an example of a skin protectant ointment
directions:

Answer 9

1. ointments for dry, intact burns
2. creams for moist, broken skin
3. absorbent dressings for moist, broken skin
   white petrolatum
   use as often as needed

Question 10

name all of the topical anesthetics:
contingency of use for skin?
duration of effect?
directions:

Answer 10

benzocaine, lidocaine, dibucaine, tetracaine, butamben, pramoxine, dimethisoquin, dyclonine
only used on intact skin
15-45 min
3-4 times/day