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Minor Burns, Sunburns, and Wounds Flashcards

1
Q

When do acute injuries heal?

A

Less than 1 month

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2
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(T/F) Chronic damage eventually heals through normal stages of tissue repair

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False, does not heal thru normal means

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3
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UVA vs UVB vs UVC

Which suppresses immune system?

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UVA

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4
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UVA vs UVB vs UVC

Which produces sunburns?

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UVB

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5
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UVA vs UVB vs UVC

Which is in range of 290-320nm?

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UVB

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6
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UVA vs UVB vs UVC

Which is in range of 320-400nm?

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UVA

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7
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UVA vs UVB vs UVC

Which mostly reflects off ozone layer?

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UVC

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8
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UVA vs UVB vs UVC

Which synthesizes vit. D-3?

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UVB

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9
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UVA vs UVB vs UVC

Is the main driver causing skin cancer

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UVB

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10
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UVA vs UVB vs UVC

Causes premature aging

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UVA

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11
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UVA vs UVB vs UVC

Most of what does make it thru is absorbed by stratum corneum

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UVC

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12
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What are the parts of wound healing?

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  1. Inflammatory
  2. Proliferative
  3. Maturation
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13
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Wound healing

How long does the inflammatory stage last?

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3-4 days

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14
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Wound healing

What are the subgroups of the inflammatory stage?

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  1. Hemostasis

2. Inflammation

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15
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Wound healing

How long does the proliferative stage last?

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About 3 weeks

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16
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Wound healing

What is the special function of the proliferative stage?

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Wound is filled w/ new connective tissue + covered w/ new epithelium

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17
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Wound healing

How long does the maturation stage last?

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About 60 days

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18
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What are the factors that delay healing?

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  1. Medical conditions
  2. Poor nutrition
  3. Infection
  4. Decreased vascularization
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19
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How does decreased vascularization affect delayed healing?

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Poor circulation, poor oxygenation, poor leukocyte function, which all causes increased risk of infection

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20
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In stage 1 of superficial burns, it involves the _____ layer of the skin w/ no loss of skin layer

A

epidermis

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21
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In stage 1 of superficial burns, can by treated by ____ ____

A

self care

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22
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In stage 1 of superficial burns, it will usually heal within __ to __ days

23
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In stage 2 of burns, it involves the ____ and part of the ____ layer

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epidermis + dermis

24
Q

In stage 2 of burns, may involve ______

25
Q

In stage 2 of burns, it takes about ____ weeks to heal

26
Q

What percentage of your body can be treated w/ self care?

27
Q

Sunburns that blister are considered stage ___ burn

28
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In stage 3 of burns, it involves what layers of the skin?

A

Epidermis + Dermis + may involve subcutaneous

29
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In stage 4 of burns, it involves what layers?

A

Stage 3 + underlying muscle, tendon and/or bone

30
Q

Just know that a diabetic pt w/ a burn is an exclusion for self-care

31
Q

For burns, immediately cool the area w/ ____ tap water for ______ minutes

A

cool + 10 to 30

32
Q

Irrigate chemical burns w/. copious amounts of water for at least ___ minutes

33
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What is the advantage of gauze?

A

Cheap + available

34
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What is the disadvantage of gauze?

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Adheres to wound, must be changed often, needs surgical tape to hold in place

35
Q

What do antimicrobial wound dressings contain?

A

Silver or iodine

36
Q

What is the benefit to foam + alginates?

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Absorbs excess moisture + beneficial early in healing process

37
Q

What is the benefit to transparent film dressings/hydrocolloids/adhesive bandages?

A

Maintains moisture + preferred during proliferative phase

38
Q

What dressing is beneficial early in the healing process?

A

Foams + Alginates

39
Q

What dressing is preferred during the proliferative phase?

A

Transparent film + Hydrocolloids + Adhesive bandages

40
Q

NSAIDS vs Tylenol

Which provides just analgesia?

41
Q

NSAIDS vs Tylenol

Which provides both analgesia + anti-inflammatory effects?

42
Q

What is the pediatric dosing of Tylenol?

A

10-15mg/kg Q4-6H

43
Q

What is the pediatric dosing of Ibuprofen?

A

5-10mg/kg Q6-8H

Dont use younger than 6 months

44
Q

What is a precaution of using hydrogen peroxide?

A

Releases oxygen, dont use in abscess, can damage tissues

45
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What is a precaution of using ethyl alcohol?

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Can use around damaged tissue, but not directly on wound

46
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What is a precaution of using isopropyl alcohol?

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Dehydrates wound area + higher reported infection rate

47
Q

What is a precaution of using iodine?

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Causes skin irritation + skin discoloration

48
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What is a precaution of using povidone/iodine?

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Can be absorbed systemically + elevate iodine levels

49
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What is a precaution of using camphorated phenol?

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If used on moist areas, phenols can separate from H2O and lead to toxic concentrations

50
Q

What are some complimentary therapies for burns?

A

Aloe vera, honey, and calendula

51
Q

What does aloe vera contain?

A

Vit. A, B, C, and E

52
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What does honey contain?

A

Purported to have antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and anti-fungal properties

53
Q

What can calendula do to burns?

A

Said to decrease healing time

54
Q

To prevent burns, bath water should be below ____ degrees F

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