These (2) are at high risk for burn injuries
as the skin of people in these two groups is thin.
What are children and elders?
100
The formation of these scars are the most devastating consequences of a burn injury.
What is hypertrophic?
100
Quick! This is the normal potassium level for paediatrics.
What is 3.4-4.7mEq/1L?
100
This is the analgesic of choice for burn patients (and for nursing students in FRS).
What is Morphine sulfate?
100
This procedure decreases the risk of infection to prevent protein, fluid, electrolyte, and heat loss.
What is skin grafting?
200
These are the three categories of burns.
What are chemical, radiation, and thermal?
200
This is the leading cause of death for burn victims.
What is inhalation injury?
200
These are used to prevent hypertrophic scarring (name one).
What are elastic pressure garments, and acrylic facemasks?
200
According to AHS, children under this age should NOT operate farm machinery?
What is 16?
200
Not vascularized by the patient's vessels, these grafts are only used for short periods of time.
What is an amnion graft?
300
The burn pictured here is classified as this.
What is a superficial thickness or 1st degree burn?
300
The burn pictured here is classified as this.
What is a deep partial thickness or second degree?
300
Quick! This is the oral temperature range for all ages.
What is 36.5-37.5 C?
300
This isotonic solution is used for burn patients.
What is lactated ringers?
300
These are three risks associated with ventilation.
What are barotrauma, oxygen toxicity, atelectasis, infection, tube displacement, and ventilator malfunctions?
400
Using the rule of 9's, an adult with both legs entirely burnt is this percentage of their body.
What is 36?
400
As wound tissue heals it becomes shorter due the force exerted by these and the natural flexion of muscles.
What is fibroblasts?
400
As part of the rehabilitation team, these are the physical assessments you would include as part of Thomas' rehab.
What are:
1. ROM of the affected joints
2. Functional abilities in performing ADLs
3. Early signs of skin breakdown from splints of positioning devices
4. Evidence of neuropathies
5. Activity tolerance
6. Quality and condition of healing skin
400
Another useful opioid, it is effective for intense pain of short duration (rapid onset, high potency & short duration).
What is fentanyl?
400
Tube feed must be initiated as soon as possible for these reasons (name at least 2).
What are:
to decrease ulcer formation
to maintain the intestinal mucosa
for easy administration of sufficient calories and protein
to meet the body's demands due to increased metabolism
to promote healing
500
These are the 5 steps in treating burns at the burn scene.
What is
1 Extinguish flames.
2 Cool the burn.
3 Remove restrictive objects
4 Cover wound
5 Irrigate chemical burns.
500
Commonly occur in people with more melanin, this large mass of scar issue may develop and extend beyond the wound surface.
What is a keloid?
500
Name one possible nursing diagnosis related to Thomas' rehabilitation.
What are:(examples)
Activity intolerance related to pain on exercise
Limited joint ability
Muscle wasting
Disturbed body image
500
Not second to gold here, this element is commonly used in topical application for its antimicrobial properties.
What is silver?
500
This is Parkland/Baxter's formula to calculate the fluid needs of a burn victim.