Final: Burns

Question 1

Functions of skin

Answer 1

Waterproof, protects from infection, helps control body temperature, prevents fluid loss, provides vast sensory information, contributes to a person’s identity

Question 2

Name and describe the 2 layers of the skin

Answer 2

Epidermis – contains skin growth cells
Dermis- highly organized collagen, vessels,
wandering cells

Question 3

Causes of Burns

Answer 3

Thermal Burns 
Chemical Burns 
Electrical Burns 
Radiation Burns
Cold Exposure

Question 4

Most common type of burn

Answer 4

Thermal

Question 5

Burn depth: 4 degrees

Answer 5

Superficial (1st degree)
Partial Thickness (2nd degree)
Full thickness (3rd degree)
Deep full thickness (4th degree)- if muscle/tendon/bone are involved.

Question 6

1st degree burn

Answer 6

dry, red, 1-5 days healing

Question 7

2nd degree

Answer 7

2-3 weeks to heal, wet and waxy

may need grafting

Question 8

3rd degree

Answer 8

white waxy or leathery look,

charred and black

Question 9

4th degree`

Answer 9

may require amputation

can see bones, nerves etc

Question 10

eschar

Answer 10

dead epidermis and necrotic dermis that remain attached to the wound bed.
incision made to let out excess fluid ( reduce edema)

Question 11

hypertrophic scar?

Answer 11

A red hard collagenous scar. Usually begin to appear after 6 to 8 weeks post healing

Question 12

How to Counteract Contractures

Answer 12

splinting, positioning, pressure garments, masks