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HESI RN Case Study: Burns Questions
and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the priority assessment in the first 24 hours after a major burn?✔✔Airway and breathing
Which type of shock is most common in the initial phase of burn injury?✔✔Hypovolemic shock
What is the first nursing action when a patient arrives with extensive burns?✔✔Assess airway patency
Which formula is used to calculate fluid replacement in burn patients?✔✔Parkland formula
What type of IV fluid is typically used in the first 24 hours after burns?✔✔Lactated Ringer’s solution
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Which electrolyte imbalance is most common in the early phase of burns?✔✔Hyperkalemia
Which electrolyte imbalance occurs in the later phase of burns?✔✔Hypokalemia
What is the main cause of death in the emergent phase of burn injury?✔✔Airway compromise
Which assessment finding suggests inhalation injury?✔✔Singed nasal hairs and hoarse voice
What is the priority nursing action when a burn patient has stridor?✔✔Prepare for intubation
Which layer of the skin is destroyed in full-thickness burns?✔✔Epidermis and dermis
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