Burns Flashcards

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1
Q

What are the two age groups most at risk for suffering a burn injury?

A

Children and elderly

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2
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What are the four types of burns?

A

Chemical, electrical, thermal radiation

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3
Q

If the face/neck has been burned what is the nursing priority?

A

Airway obstruction

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4
Q

You use what rule to estimate the body surface area that has been burned?

A

Rule of Nines

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5
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Head %

A

9% (4.5 each front/back)

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6
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Chest / Upper Back %

A

18% (9 each front/back)

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7
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Abdomen / Lower Back %

A

18% ( 9 each front/ back)

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8
Q

Each arm %

A

9% (front/ back)

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9
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Each leg%

A

9% (front) 18% (front/back)

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10
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Each palm%

A

1%

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11
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Genitals%

A

1%

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