Burns (Chapter 4)

Question 1

1st Degree Burns (What it affects and sx’s)

Answer 1

Affects epidermis only. Sx’s: Erythema and hyperesthesia.

Question 2

2nd Degree Burns (What it affects and the sx’s)

Answer 2

Affects epidermis and dermis. Sx’s: Erythema, hyperesthesia, anesthesia, and blisters.

Question 3

3rd Degree Burn (What it affects and the sx’s)

Answer 3

Affects epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis. Sx’s: Black/dead tissue, erythema, hyperesthesia, and anesthesia.

Question 4

Biggest fears of burns?

Answer 4

Fluid loss (first priority) and infection (second)

Question 5

What to administer to burn patients?

Answer 5

IV fluids and antibiotics

Question 6

Debridement

Answer 6

Removal of black or dead tissue to promote healing

Question 7

Skin Graft

Answer 7

Transplantation of skin from one person to another or from the same person. Autograft is when the donor of the skin graft is also the recipient.