Burns
What are the three types of burns
Superficial, partial thickness, full thickness
What is one point of patient teaching for when a patient with head lice goes home
Wash and dry all linens on high heat
Skin provides a barrier to ______
bacteria
What is the burn calculation formula called
Rule of nines
Sodium
135-145
A. chemical burn
B. scald burn
C. thermal burn
Scald
What is it called when the structures, tissue, and blood vessels become squished because of the amount of fluid in the tissues
Compartment syndrome
The main job of the skin is to
convert light rays to vitamin D
If a Katrina has burns on the following:
Both anterior and posterior head and neck, anterior side of their left leg, both sides of the left arm, the anterior torso, and the perineum, what would their BSA be
9 + 4.5 + 9 + 18 + 1
= 41.5
Potassium
3.5-5
What symptom should the nurse watch for with inhalation burns?
What is the name for a biologic dressing obtained from a pig
Xenograft
The skin consists of two layers:
the dermis and epidermis
What is the parkland formula
4mL x BSA x kg
Calcium
9-11
If Vera has burns on both of her legs, with no blisters or bleeding, as well as no pain, but they appear white and leathery, what type of burn is this
Full thickness
What is the preferred fluid replacement for burn patients
Lactated ringers
What is a normal age related change in the skin
Increased intolerance to temperature
What is the most common cause of death post burn
infection
Bicarb
22-26
Which intervention of the nurse would prevent contractures in a burn patient?
What route do burn patients usually use for medication
IV
What is the only permanent graft material material?
A patient's own skin
The classification of skin tears is called the _________________ classification system
Payne-Martin
pH
7.35-7.45