Show N123 Burn InjuriesA nurse is providing care to a patient with a partial-thickness burn. Which clinical manifestation does the nurse anticipate? 4 A nurse working in a burn unit identifies that which patients are at an increased risk of developing venous thromboembolism? Select all that apply. 2, 3 Which complication is caused by an electric burn? 1 A nurse is teaching a group of parents how to reduce the risk for injury related to burns. Which statement by a participant indicates effective learning? 2 According to the Rule of Nines for calculating the percentage of burns, the nurse should assign what percentage to a burn in the genitalia? 1 When assessing a patient suffering from inhalation burns on the face and chest, what findings should a nurse anticipate? Select all that apply. 1, 4, 5 A patient sustains a second-degree (partial-thickness) burn. Which layer(s) of skin does the nurse inspect for
damage? 3 Which type of burn injury occurs on the layers of
subcutaneous fat, muscle, or deeper structures? 2 A patient is brought to
the emergency department (ED) with severe burns on the legs and feet. Which factors lead the nurse to believe the patient may have full-thickness burns? Select all that apply. 1, 3, 5 Which fluid and electrolyte change occurs during the early emergent phase of burn injury? 4 A nurse notes decreased reflexes during the physical assessment of a patient who was admitted with a burn injury. What is the likely cause for this clinical manifestation? 4 A nurse is providing care to a patient who suffered burns to the perineum. For what is the patient at risk of developing? 2 The ambulance reports that it is transporting a patient to the emergency department who has experienced a full-thickness thermal burn from a grill. What manifestations
should the nurse expect? 4 Which statement made by a student nurse regarding clinical manifestations associated with severe
burns indicates the need for further education? 4 A patient presents in the emergency department with a bright red burned area, with moist, red, shiny vesicles and blister formation. The patient reports severe pain when the site is exposed to air. Which type of burn will the nurse document in the patient 4 A patient arrives in the burn unit with erythema, pain, and mild swelling following a burn injury while cooking. Based on the wound observation and patient symptoms, the nurse should document the depth of the burn as what? 1 What are the clinical manifestations of a lower airway lung injury associated with burns? Select all that apply. 3, 4, 5 The nurse is reviewing the fluid and electrolyte shifts that occur during burn injury. Which of these occur during the emergent stage of a burn injury? Select all that apply. 3, 4, 5 Which burn injury results in tissue anoxia? 3 A nurse is providing care to a patient who was admitted to the hospital with third-degree burns. Which clinical manifestations should the nurse anticipate? Select all that apply. 3, 4 The nurse recalls which description as the most accurate regarding a deep partial-thickness burn? A deep partial-thickness burn involves the epidermal and dermal layers of the skin. It is characterized by a wet, shiny, weeping surface marked by blisters and is painful and very sensitive to the touch. Necrosis and charring are seen with a full-thicknes A nurse is assessing a patient who was injured using heavy industrial cleanser while working at a factory. For which complications will the nurse monitor? Select all
that apply. 2, 4 A patient arrives at the burn unit with large burns on the chest and
abdomen. While assessing the patient, the nurse suspects full-thickness burns. What findings are likely to be found in the patient with full-thickness burns? Select all that apply. 1, 2, 5 A
nurse is caring for a patient who has sustained burns over the entire surfaces of both arms, the anterior trunk, and the right leg. The nurse uses the rule of nines to estimate the percentage of the burn surface area as: 3 While assessing a patient with severe burns, the nurse suspects hypokalemia. What possible causes should the nurse evaluate? Select all that apply. 1, 3, 5 A patient who sustained burns in a house fire develops a paralytic ileus. What does the nurse suspect to be the cause of this complication? 1 A patient is admitted to the burn unit with second-degree thermal burns. Which characteristics of a second-degree thermal burn should the nurse expect to find during the physical assessment? Select all that apply. 1, 2, 3 A patient with a flash burn injury is admitted to the emergency department. The nurse notes a bright red area with blisters that blanches with the application of pressure. The patient also reports severe pain when the burn is exposed to air. Which type of 3 Which clinical manifestations are observed in a patient in the emergent phase of a burn injury? Select all that apply. 2, 5 A nurse is assessing a patient who was burned after contact with
gasoline. For which complication does the nurse monitor? 2 The nurse is caring for a
patient with superficial partial-thickness burns of the face sustained within the last 12 hours. Upon assessment the nurse would expect to find which manifestation? 2 A nurse is assessing a patient admitted to the emergency department after the inhalation of toxic chemicals. Which finding indicates a lower airway injury? 2 Following fluid resuscitation, which parameter indicates a stable condition? 1 A patient who escaped from a burning building, which was enclosed with no ventilation, is brought to the emergency department. The patient is confused, has difficulty breathing, and has nasal burns. Which condition does the nurse suspect? 2 A nurse is planning care for a patient with a 30% body surface area burn injury. Which statement regarding the nutritional status of this patient is true? 4 A patient with a burn injury is brought to the emergency department. The nurse notes white, leathery skin, dysrhythmias, and a loss of consciousness. Which type of burn injury does the nurse
suspect? 2 A patient is admitted to the burns ward with deep partial-thickness burns on the hands. What characteristics is
the nurse likely to find when performing examination of the wound? Select all that apply. 2, 3, 4 A patient is admitted with second- and
third-degree burns covering the face, entire right upper extremity, and the right anterior trunk area. Using the rule of nines, what should the nurse calculate the extent of these burns as being? 2 What is the appearance of a deep partial thickness burn?Deep partial-thickness burns are dry and may appear ivory or pearly white. They take longer to heal and usually produce some scarring. Skin grafts are usually recommended for these types of burns.
Which best describes a partial thickness burn?Second-degree (partial-thickness) burns — Second-degree burns (also called partial-thickness burns) involve the top two layers of skin. These burns form blisters, are very painful, may seep fluid, and blanch when pressed (picture 2). Second-degree burns typically heal within 7 to 21 days.
What are the signs of a partial thickness burn?Symptoms may include:. Blisters.. Deep redness.. Burned area may appear wet and shiny.. Skin that is painful to the touch.. Burn may be white or discolored in an irregular pattern.. Which structure of the skin would the nurse identify as affected in a deep partial thickness burn?The reticular region of the dermis contains not only connective tissue, but hair follicles, sebaceous and sweat glands, cutaneous sensory receptors, and blood vessels. Damage to this layer of the skin is classified as a deep partial-thickness burn, and can lead to significant scarring.
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