Burns

Question 1

What age range have higher chances of survival?

Answer 1

15-45

Question 2

Who are ar greatest risk?

Answer 2

• children
• elderly
• diabetics

Question 3

What increases chances of survival?

Answer 3

*Burns cover less than 20% of total body area (TBA)

Question 4

Burns lead to ___________________ resulting from _______________.

Answer 4

• temperature extremes
• mechanical abrasion
• chemical abrasion
• radiation
• electric current

Question 5

What are local and systemic problems related to burns?

Answer 5

• fluid loss
• protein loss
• sepsis
• changes in function: physiologic, metabolic, & psychological

Question 6

What are the top priority concerns pertaining to wounds?

Answer 6

• fluid (initial)
• infection
• wound closure

Question 7

_______or _______ of wound healing is a key factor for ____________.

Answer 7

• delayed/lack
• systemic issues
• major disability
• death

Question 8

How are burns classified?

Answer 8

• according to depth of injury

* extent of body surface area (BSA) involved

Question 9

Differentiation of wounds is dependent on? Name them.

Answer 9

• level involved
• dermis
• epidermis
• subcutaneous tissue

Question 10

What are the 4 classifications of burns?

Answer 10

• superficial thickness (old term: 1st Degree)
• partial thickness (PT) - 2nd Degree
• full thickness (3rd Degree)
• deep full thickness (4th Degree)