Burns and Skin Healing

Question 1

Lethal Consequences of Burns to Body

Answer 1

1. Severe loss of fluids from exposed tissue and blood (leads to death)
2. Circulatory Shock(reduced blood volume causes organs to start to die)
3. Renal Failure
4. Inadequate nutrients to replace lost proteins and electrolytes
5. Infection
6. Diminished Immune System

Question 2

Burn Classifications

Answer 2

1. First-degree: Damage to epidermis only Ex: mild burn or sunburn
2. Second-degree: Damage to epidermis and upper dermis (blisters, edema/swelling) *Most painful
3. Third-degree: Complete destruction of epidermis and dermis and partial destruction of
   hypodermis

Question 3

What are partial thickness burns?

Answer 3

First degree & Second degree

Question 4

What is a full thickness burn?

Answer 4

Third degree

Question 5

What is the most important reason for the Rule of Nines?

Answer 5

It is important because the total burn area % is used to calculate how much fluid needs to be replaced.

Question 6

Estimating is based on 12 body areas, each accounting for 9% of total
body area:

Answer 6

a. 9% for head (4 1/2 % per side)
b. 36% for trunk (18% per side)
c. 18% for arms (9% per arm, both sides)
d. 36% for legs (18% per leg, both sides)
e. 1% for perineum

Question 7

A 2nd degree burn is considered critical if…….

Answer 7

it covers 25% or more of the body

Question 8

A 3rd degree burn is considered critical if……

Answer 8

it covers 10% or more

Except: Any % of 3rd degree on face, hand, feet and perineal.