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epidermis

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inhibits proliferation of microorganisms, prevents dehydration and electrolyte loss, sweat glands allow for temp regulation, synthesizes vitamin D, stimulation through neuroreceptors

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Cells of the epidermis include

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keratinocytes
melanocytes

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components of dermis

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connective tissue, hair follicles, sweat and oil glands, blood vessels, nerves, lymphatic vessels

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hypodermis

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absorbs shock to protect from injury, temp regulation (fats cells insulate and retain body heat)

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types of lesions

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primary and secondary

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primary lesion

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direct result of a disease process

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secondary lesion

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develop as a consequence of the clients activities

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pruritus

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itching

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urticaria

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hives

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lichenified

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thickened

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annular

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ring like with raised borders around flat centers of normal skin

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circinate

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circular

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circumscribed

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well defined, sharp borders

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diffuse

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wide spread

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macular

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flat

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papular

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raised

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macule

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discolouration of the skin that is salt and level with the skin

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fissure

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cleft or groove in the skin

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module

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small, node like structure that is solid and elevated

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papule

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small, solid and raised caused by thickening of epidermis

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vesicle

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small blister that contains clear fluid

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polyp

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growth that forms on a mucus membrane or other surface inside the body

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cyst

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closed pouch under the skin that contains a fluid or a semisolid substance

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pustule

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a small elevation on the skin that contains pus

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wheal

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area of all that is slightly raised and appears either redder or paler than the surrounding skin

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secondary lesions include

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scales, crust, ulcer, scar

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risk factors for pressure ulcers

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lack of mobility, exposure to excessive moisture, undernourishment, aging skin

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blanchable

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returns back to pink/red from white when area pushed on

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non-blanchable

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does not turn white when area is pushed on; means no perfusion

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stage 1 pressure ulcer

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non blanchable
tissue has started to become damaged
decreased perfusion
skin intact

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stage 2 pressure ulcer

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skin is no longer intact
wound bed visible
exposed dermis

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stage 3 pressure ulcer

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exposed dermis and hypodermis
slough, eschar, tunneling, adipose tissue, granulation tissue
damaged or necrotic subcu tissue

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stage 4 pressure ulcer

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all the way through hypodermis
can through integ system into MSK system

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unstageable pressure ulcer

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cannot see base of wound; covered with slough or eschar

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eschar

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dry, thick, leathery, brown/tan/black

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slough

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yellow/tan/green/brown, moist, loose, stringy

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deep tissue injury

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localized deep red/maroon area that is non-blanchable, no circulation, skin is intact, cannot see how far down it goes

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38
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to prevent shearing of skin do not elevate head of bed above

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30 degrees

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39
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donut shaped pillow can damage

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capillary beds and increase tissue necrosis

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for clients that cannot reposition themselves they should be turned and repositioned every _____ hours

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2

41
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dermatitis

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inflammation of dermis

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contact dermatitis

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hypersensitivity when exposed to certain allergen

43
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atopic dermatitis is also known as

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eczema

44
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eczema S&S

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intense itching, red, dry, scaly, skin
occur in flare ups
immune system is attacking dermis

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Psoriasis

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chronic autoimmune T-cell mediated inflammatory skin disease; exacerbations and remissions; scaly, erythematous, pruritic plaques

46
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Psoriasis Tx

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no cure because it’s autoimmune; for symptoms can do light therapy, methotrexate, folic acid, systemic retinoids, infliximab

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stevens-johnson syndrome

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cytotoxic T cell drug reaction; T cells are killing keratinocytes in epidermis causing extensive blistering; is a response to a drug reaction

48
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stevens johnson syndrome treatment

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stop all possible medications
fluids
nutrition
wound care
pain
prevent infection
corticosteroids

49
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cellulitis

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bacterial infection of skin in dermis and hypodermis

50
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cellulitis S&S and causes

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red, warm, swollen, painful skin

staph, MRSA, group B strep

51
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cellulitis tx

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systemic abx

52
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impetigo

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bullous or ulcerative; caused by staph or strep

53
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impetigo is more common in

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children

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MRSA

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staph infection resistant to abx; contact precautions

55
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HSV type 1 and 2

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type 1 mouth and face
type 2 genitals

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HSV presentation

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groups of vesicle on erythematous base and can turn into pustules, rupture, and form crusts

57
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HSV lasts

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2-6 weeks

58
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HSV tx

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topical/oral antiviral drugs

59
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Herpes zoster

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grouped lesions with weeping and crusting; unilaterally along segment of skin that follows a cranial nerve

60
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herpes zoster S&S

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appearance of HSV, follows cranial nerve, pain, parenthesia

61
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herpes zoster tx and prevention

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antiviral drugs
vaccination

62
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tinea

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fungal infection classified by location

63
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tinea pedis is also called

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athletes foot

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tinea appearance

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annular patches with elevated borders and scaling

65
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tinea tx

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topical antifungal therapy

66
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candidiasis

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yeast like fungal infection

67
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candidiasis S&S

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erythematous macular eruption with isolated pustules at the border, burning and itching, common in skin folds (where warm and moist ideal for fungal growth)

68
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oral thrush lesions are

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creamy white, white coated

69
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thrush is treated with

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nyastatin

70
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squamous cell carcinoma and tx

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top layer of epidermis grows out of control, from on areas of body exposed to sun (face, ears, neck), start at top and grow into deeper layers

tx: remove it

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basal cell carcinoma

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most common type of skin cancer, form on areas of body exposed to sun, start in bottom layer of epidermis , slow growing and really spread

72
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melanoma

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melanocytes that grow out of control, more dangerous and can spread easily

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melanoma appearance

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dark brown or black, most commonly located on trunk or legs

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melanoma tx

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surgery, immunotherapy, targeted therapy drugs, chemo, radiation

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1st degree burn

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superficial, skin remains intact, redness, no blisters, can be painful to touch

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2nd degree

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partial thickness burn, blisters form, affects epidermis and dermis, skin is moist and red, very painful

77
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3rd degree burns

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full thickness burn, penetrate all the way into subcu tissue, destroy nerve endings so not as painful, red/tan/black, dry and leathery, area of eschar

78
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4th degree burns

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full thickness and involvement of MSK, dry and dull, necrotic tissue

79
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tx of 3rd and 4th degree burns requires

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skin graphing because cells that grow new skin cells are destroyed so it cannot heal on their own

80
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3 stages of burn management

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emergent, acute, rehabilitative

81
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emergent burn management

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first 24-48 hrs, large shift in membrane permeability/ fluids shift from intravascular space to interstitial space, high risk for hypovolemic shock, electrolyte imbalances, renal failure - fluids are priority (parkland burn formula)

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acute burn management

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48-72 hrs after injury until would heals, membrane permeability is stabilized, focus on healing, preventing infection, pain relief, nutrition, wound care

83
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rehabilitative burn management

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burn is now healed, focus on regaining function

84
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rule of 9s

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Head 9%
Chest 18%
Abdomen 18%
each arm 4.5%
each leg 9%
genital 1%

85
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rule of 9s

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head 9%
chest 18%
abdomen 18%
each arm 4.5%
each leg 4.5%
genitals 1%

86
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complications of burn injuries

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hypovolemic shock, renal failure, hyperkalemia, hyponatremia

87
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third spacing is _______ and occurs in _______

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plasma moving from intravascular space to interstitial space; hypovolemic shock

88
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decreased intravascular volume = decreased bp = __________

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hypovolemia

89
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CVS recognizes hypovolemia and compensates by

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increasing HR -> decrease CO -> decrease bp

90
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hypovolemic shock leads to decreased perfusion of

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kidneys and renal damage

91
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insufficient urine output is

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<30ml/hr

92
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in renal failure ________ will be increased

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BUN and creatinine

93
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why does hyperkalemia occur in burn pts and S&S

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injury to cells release the potassium into bloodstream; muscle weakness, cramps, nausea, chest pain, arrhythmias, tall peaked t waves

94
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why does hyponatremia occur in burn pts and S&S

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due to increased capillary membrane permeability water leaves the intravascular space and sodium follows entering into the interstitial space; headache, confusion, restlessness, irritability, seizures, coma

95
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two electrolyte abnormalities in burn pts

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hyperkalemia and hyponatremia

96
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fluid replacement is most crucial in the first ______ in burn pts

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24 hrs as this is when slowly is losing largest volume and is at risk for hypovolemic shock

97
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fluid of choice for burns

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Lactated ringers

98
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parkland formula for burns

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total to be infused = 4ml x TBSA % x weight (kg) -> divide in half -> first half over 8hrs -> second half over 16 hrs

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