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HESI Case Study: Burns Questions
and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the most common cause of burns in children?✔✔Scald injuries from hot liquids
Which type of burn involves only the epidermis?✔✔First-degree burn
Which burn affects the epidermis and dermis and may blister?✔✔Second-degree partial-thickness burn
Which burn destroys all layers of the skin and may affect underlying tissues?✔✔Third-degree full-thickness burn
What is the priority nursing assessment for a patient with major burns?✔✔Airway, breathing, and circulation (ABCs)
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Which fluid is most commonly used in the initial resuscitation of severe burns?✔✔Lactated Ringer’s solution
Which formula is used to calculate fluid replacement in burn patients?✔✔Parkland formula
Which vital sign change suggests hypovolemic shock in burn patients?✔✔Tachycardia and hypotension
What is the primary cause of airway compromise in burn victims?✔✔Inhalation injury from smoke or hot gases
Which laboratory value is most important to monitor in burn patients?✔✔Serum electrolytes and hematocrit
Which type of burn injury results from electrical contact?✔✔Electrical burn
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Which complication is most common in major burn patients?✔✔Infection and sepsis
Which type of dressing is commonly used for partial-thickness burns?✔✔Moist sterile dressings
Which intervention helps prevent contractures in burn patients?✔✔Range-of-motion exercises and proper positioning
Which medication is often prescribed to prevent burn wound infection?✔✔Topical antibiotic such as silver sulfadiazine
Which nutrition intervention is important for burn patients?✔✔High-protein, high-calorie diet to promote healing
Which symptom indicates inhalation injury in a burn patient?✔✔Soot in the mouth or nose and hoarseness
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