Burns Flashcards
Q: What happens when the skin is burned?
Skin cells die, leading to fluid loss, dehydration, and infection risk
How is burn size measured?
Using the “Rule of Nines” 🔢.
What characterizes a first-degree burn?
Affects only the epidermis, heals in a few days 🌞
What is a second-degree burn?
Affects the epidermis and part of the dermis, painful blistering 🔥
What is a third-degree burn?
Full thickness burn affecting both epidermis and dermis, destroys tissue 🚑
What is a fourth-degree burn?
Extends to muscle and bone, often requires excision or amputation 💔
Why are third and fourth-degree burns less painful?
Nerve endings are destroyed 🔥.
How are full-thickness burns treated?
Excision, amputation, and skin grafting 🩺.
Why are burn victims prone to infections?
Loss of skin’s protective barrier 🦠.
What color can a third-degree burn appear?
a) Red or pink
b) White, red, or black
c) Yellow or green
d) Blue or purple
b) White, red, or black
What is a common complication of burns?
a) Infection
b) Heart failure
c) Liver failure
d) Kidney failure
a) Infection
Which of the following is an essential aspect of burn treatment?
a) Immediate removal of all clothing
b) Applying ice to the burn
c) Proper hydration and infection control
d) No treatment is needed
c) Proper hydration and infection control
