NUR305 week 10

Question 1

Pathophysiological changes for urns patients systems affected?

Answer 1

cardiovascular system, resp system, metabolic system and immunological system

Question 2

immediate management of burns

Answer 2

remove from danger, stop burning a-e

Question 3

airway management of burns

Answer 3

oxygen, early intubation if signs of inhalation stridor wheezing hoarse voice

Question 4

breathing management of burns

Answer 4

high flow O2 non-rebreather 15 L,dysopoea and tachyponea signs of resp distress

Question 5

circulation manangement of burns

Answer 5

fluid resuscitation is a treatment and a preventative measure. IV large bore. rule of nines. escharotomy full thickness circumferential burns

Question 6

disability management of burns

Answer 6

treat pain large doses of morphine general anesthesia

Question 7

exposure management burn

Answer 7

insert catheter monitor output urine, FBC, NGT

Question 8

formula for fluid resus

Answer 8

2mls/kg x %TBSA x pre-burn weight in kg = volume in mls. plus average daily 2000mls over 24 hours = 83mls

Question 9

wallace rule of nines

Answer 9

TBSA total body surface affected

Question 10

head %

Answer 10

9%

Question 11

each arm%

Answer 11

9%

Question 12

whole leg

Answer 12

18%

Question 13

trunk front

Answer 13

18

Question 14

trunk back

Answer 14

18

Question 15

perineum

Answer 15

1

Question 16

hands

Answer 16

1