Burn Basics
This is the most common cause of burns in children.
What is scalding from hot liquids?
This burn affects both the epidermis and dermis and results in blistering and intense pain.
What is a partial-thickness (second-degree) burn?
The first step in managing a burn injury.
What is stopping the burning process?
This type of shock is common in severe burns.
What is hypovolemic shock?
A topical antibiotic commonly used in burn care.
What is Bacitracin and/or Silvadene?
All burn depths are used to calculate TBSA, except for which depth?
What is 1st degree?
This type of burn destroys all skin layers and is leathery and dry with a white appearance.
What is a full-thickness (third-degree) burn?
This initial fluid resuscitation rate is appropriate for patients ages 13 years old and older.
What is 500 mL/hr?
Burn patients are at increased risk for this renal complication.
What is acute kidney injury (AKI)?
This is the best method for dressing burns.
What are clean, dry dressings and/or coverings?
This is the most important information for us to receive regarding a patient with burn injuries.
What is time and mechanism of burn injury?
This type of burn affects only the epidermis and is red in appearance.
What is a superficial (first-degree) burn?
The preferred IV fluid for initial burn resuscitation.
What is Lactated Ringer’s?
A life-threatening infection stemming from burn wounds.
What is sepsis?
The process of removing dead tissue to promote healing.
What is debridement?
The most critical aspect of burn care in the first 24 hours.
What is fluid resuscitation
What is destroyed nerve endings?
The timeframe in which the most fluid shift occurs.
What is the first 24-48 hours?
This electrolyte imbalance is expected in the first 24 hours post-burn.
What is hyperkalemia?
Early nutrition support in burn patients promotes this.
What is wound healing and tissue repair?
This two methods are used to classify burn severity.
What is burn depth and TBSA?
This surgical treatment is often used to treat severe burns.
What is skin grafting?
This is your priority after a burn patient develops hoarseness and singed nasal hairs.
What is assess for airway obstruction and prepare for intubation?
Escharotomy is used to treat what complication stemming from circumferential burns?
What is compartment syndrome?
This nursing intervention is essential before dressing changes.
What is administering pain medication?