Week 2 Review questions Flashcards
Who is at risk for burns?
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What are some functions of the skin?
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Name and describe the layers of the skin
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When the skin is burned, how does this affect our body?
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How does one estimate the severity of a burn?
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How do we classify the depth of a burn? Name the different degrees and describe the differences
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Why do superficial partial thickness burns develop blisters?
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Which type of burn may be associated with child abuse?
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Which is worse- alkaline or acid burn? Why?
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Why are electrical burns so dangerous?
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Which age groups are at highest risk for burns?
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Describe what happens when your skin is burned.
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What are 3 possible, deadly complications from burns?
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Why is sodium low in a burn patient? Why is potassium high?
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What are some GI complications associated with burns?
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Why do burn patients have a higher calorie need?
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What occurs during the resuscitation phase of a burn?
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Why is carbon monoxide poisoning so dangerous?
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What are some signs of an inhalation injury?
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What is burn shock?
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What are some lab changes we can anticipate with burn patients?
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What are some things to take into consideration when caring for a geriatric burn patient?
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Why is monitoring urine output important in a burn patient
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What is the Parkland formula?
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