Final Exam Flashcards - Burns
1
Q
Decubitus Ulcer
A
-Pressure sore or bed sore
2
Q
Treatment of Decubitus Ulcers
A
- Keeping the area clean
- Removing Dead tissue
- Exudate Control
- Using topical treatments for partial thickness sores
- Possible surgery or amputation
3
Q
Cleansing
A
-Using sterile water or NS
4
Q
Debridement
A
-Collagenase breaks down collagen into gelatin
5
Q
Exudate Control
A
-Occlusive, hydrocolloid dressing to promote wound healing without breaking down tissue
6
Q
Antiinfectives
A
- May be used is ulcer is not healing or it continues to ooze after 2 weeks
- Can be oral, topical, or by injection
7
Q
Burns
A
-A thermal injury or lesion
8
Q
First Degree Burn
A
- Minor discomfort
- Skin reddening
- Tissue injury minimal
9
Q
Second Degree Burn
A
- Blisters
- Severe pain
- Injury but not destruction of the upper layer of the dermis
10
Q
Third Degree Burn
A
-Destruction of epidermis and dermis
11
Q
Fourth Degree burn
A
-Involves underlying muscles, bone, etc.
12
Q
Treatment of Infections Due to Burns
A
- silver sulfadiazine (most frequently used)
- silver nitrate
- povidone/iodine
