burns Flashcards
1
Q
What are the three types of burns?
A
1st degree, 2nd degree, and 3rd degree
2
Q
Also called superficial partial thickness burn
A
1st degree
3
Q
Affects only the epidermis
A
1st degree
4
Q
Symptoms
- Skin becomes warm
- Skin becomes reddened
- Skin sheds
A
1st degree
5
Q
Healing
- Skin sheds within day or weeks
- No scarring
A
1st degree
6
Q
Also called deep partial thickness burn
A
2nd degree
7
Q
Affects both the epidermis and dermis
A
2nd degree
8
Q
Symptoms
-Escaping tissue fluid forms a blister
A
2nd degree
9
Q
Healing
- Stem cells from accessory structures form new epidermis
- Typically no scarring
A
2nd degree
10
Q
Also called full thickness burn
A
3rd degree
11
Q
Injures epidermis, dermis, and the accessory structures of the skin
A
3rd degree
12
Q
Symptoms
- Skin becomes dry and leathery
- Skin may appear black, white, or red
A
3rd degree
13
Q
Healing
- Epidermis may be totally destroyed so a skin graft is required
- Extensive scarring
A
3rd degree
14
Q
Can Lucy Give Some Blood?
A
Corneum, Lucidum, Granulosum, Spinosum, Basale
