NUR 213 Burns 1
- Functions of the skin
Answer Protection from infection & injury, Prevention of loss bodily fluids, regulation of body temp, sensory contact with environment
- Risk Factors for burns
Answer Children being curios and left alone. Adults being inattentive and improper use.Elderly having reduced mobility, vision changes, decreased sensation, difficulty removing self from burn source.
- Prevention of burns
Answer -smoke alarms -fire drills -fire extinguisher -each family member should know where to go in case of a fire -never leave kids alone in tubs -don't use flammable liquids -caution when cooking
- Types of burns
Answer thermal, chemical, electrical, radiation, inhalation
- Which burn is the most common?
Answer Thermal
- Thermal burn is caused by
Answer Exposure to an open flame, steam, or hot liquids
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- Thermal burn severity
Answer heat intensity & duration of contact with heat source
- Chemical burn is caused by
Exposure to acid, alkali, or organic compounds
- Chemical burn - Alkalies examples
Answer oven cleaners and rubber cement
- Chemical burn - Alkalies action
Answer Binds to the tissue, making it more difficult to stop the burning process
- Chemical burn - Acids examples
Answer Bathroom cleaners and rust remover
- Chemical burn - Acids affect
Answer Depth is limited due to the way they affect the tissue
- Chemical burn - Organic compound examples
Answer Gas disinfectants
- Chemical burn - Organic Compound affects
Answer Systemic effects
depressed CNS, hypothermia, hypotension, pulmonary edema, sudden death
- Chemical Injuries
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