Wounds & Burns

Question 1

Layers of the skin in order (superficial to deep)

Answer 1

Epidermis
Dermis
Subcutaneous/hypodermis

Question 2

Functions of the skin?

Answer 2

Protection
Cutaneous sensation
Thermorégulation
Synthesis of vitamin D
Excretion & absorption

Question 3

Causes of wounds?

Answer 3

• thermal sources: extreme temp, chemical and electrical sources
• mechanical forces: direct trauma or pressure, shear or friction forces

Question 4

Types of wounds

Answer 4

Abrasion
Laceration
Incision
Puncture
Animal bite

Question 5

Symptom picture/cause of an abrasion?

Answer 5

-Superficial wound with ragged edges
- extremely painful
- pain is ⬇️ if nerve endings DO NOT dry out
Cause: Usually from scrape or tear causing skin loss

Question 6

Complications of burns?

Answer 6

Breathing
Inhalation injuries
Gastrointestinal complications
Renal complications
Heterotrophic calcification
Burned skin
Thermorégulation
Peripheral nerve damage
Sensory impairment or loss
Subluxation & dislocation
Amputation

Question 7

Concerns with burns in the acute & early subacute stage?

Answer 7

Sepsis
Skin grafting
Splints & positioning
Pain control

Question 8

Concerns with burns in the late subacute and chronic stage?

Answer 8

Hypertrophic scar tissue

Question 9

Rule of nines?

Answer 9

% of body’s surface damaged by the burn is calculated with the rule of nines.
{body is broken down into 6 sections using this rule}