44 - Adult - Burns

Question 1

In the adult burn pt, both thermal and electrical burns should be covered with (moist/dry) sterile burn sheets.

Answer 1

Dry

Question 2

In the adult electrical burn pt, the pt should be (fully immobilized/placed in c-collar only) due to unknown trauma.

Answer 2

Fully immobilized

Question 3

In the adult burn pt, alkali burns should be flushed with normal saline (for 5 minutes/continuously during transport).

Answer 3

Continuously during transport

Question 4

In the adult burn pt, a posterior burn should be covered with _____ prior to placing the patient on stretcher.

A. Sterile, dry burn sheet
B. Trauma dressing

Answer 4

B. Trauma dressing (absorbent side toward pt)

Question 5

T/F: In the adult burn pt, 1-2L bolus of NS should be initiated according to the Parkland Burn Formula.

Answer 5

True.

Question 6

Parkland burn formula

Answer 6

               8 hours