NSG 233 - Medical-Surgical Nursing III
Exam 4
Question:
Describe the placement and percentage of the rule of nines
Answer:
Head 9% anterior trunk 18% posterior trunk 18% genitalia 1% arms 9% legs 18%
Question:
Effects of major burns
Answer:
face neck upper extremity burns: inhalation of smoke / heat
electrolyte shifts
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Question:
what test assess carbon monoxide poisoning
Answer:
carboxyhemoglobin
Question:
what’s CM of carbon monoxide poisoning
Answer:
fever headache dizzy NV bright pink lips "sut" black sputum
Question:
Emergent or resuscitative phase
Answer:
onset of injury - fluid resuscitation
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Question:
how to ensure a patent airway in burn victim?
Answer:
give humidified 100% O2
Question:
Acute or intermediate phase
Answer:
beginning or diuresis - wound closure 48-72
Management of shock: maintain BP, urine output 30-50mL, maintain serum
sodium
Question:
Rehabilitation phase
Answer:
wound closure - return to optimal physical / psychosocial
Question:
what type of burn can cause hematuria?
Answer:
electrical
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