ATLS 11 Module #9: Thermal Injuries Exam Questions And Answers | Latest Update 2026 | Verified | Guaranteed Pass

ATLS 11 Module #9: Thermal Injuries Exam Questions And Answers | Latest Update 2026 | Verified | Guaranteed Pass what symptoms of a burn patient indicate a potential for intubation? - answer-facial burns, singed nose hairs, hoarse voice, indoor smoke inhalation what symptoms of a burn patient indicate an IMMEDIATE NEED for intubation? - answer-signs of airway obstruction (hoarseness, stridor, accessory mm use, sternal retraction) respiratory compromise (inability to clear secretions, respiratory fatigue, poor o2 or ventilation) dec LOC where airway protective reflexes are impaired prehospital fluid rate: adult 6-12 y/o 6m - answer-500mL/hr 250mL/hr 125mL/hr TBSA rule of 9's - answer-head and neck = 9%upper limb = 9% trunk = 18% on front and 18% on back lower limb = 9% on front and 9% on back genitalia = 1% TBSA palmar surface rule - answer-palm and fingers together = 1% of TBSA t/f: superficial burns are included in the TBSA - answer-FALSE burn categories - answer-1st degree - superficial, not included in TVSA 2nd degree - partial, blistered, painful, moist red, blanch 3rd degree - full, white and leathery, no sensation hourly fluid rate for a burn pt - answer-2mL LR x kg x %TBSA / 16 fluid rate for burn pt is not affected by: - answer-time of injury best method to determine fluid resus in burn pt is: - answer-UO via indwelling cath goal urine output for burn pt - answer-0.5mL/kg/hr (30-50mL/hr in most adults) if the UO for a burn pt is not at the goal, how much should the fluid rate be increased? - answer-10-30%boluses of fluid are not recommended in a burn pt unless: - answer-hypotension and the low bp is caused by the burn criteria for transfer to a burn center: - answer--all pt w inhalation injury -all pediatric burns -all chemical/electrical burns -pt w a TBSA 10% the inflammatory response to burns increases: - answer-edema recommendation for tx of burns - answer-plastic wrap or nonadherent dressing for transfer small repeat IV doses of opioid prevention of superficial wounds from drying monitor pulses and elevate circumferential burns circumferential burn that is cool, pale, and painful could be: - answer-compartment syndrome tx for compartment syndrome in a burn pt - answer-escharotomy initial intervention for a burn pt - answer-cool wound with tap h20 15-20C for 20 minutes within 3h of burn why should you not use ice on a burn pt - answer-exacerbate tissue damage and may cause hypothermia what should you consider in a patient who has been in an enclosed space fire? how to tx it? - answer-co2 and cyanide poisoning 100% o2 and cyanide antidotecrystalloid fluid resusitation for burns ____% TBSA in adults and ____% TBSA in kids - answer-20, 10- 15 pediatric UO goal - answer-1mL/kg/hr initial tx for a cold injury - answer-heating blanket, warmed fluids which stage of frostbite: hyperemia and edema without necrosis - answer-1 which stage of frostbite: clear vesicle formation, partial thick necrosis - answer-2 which stage of frostbite: full and subcutaneous necrosis, hemorrhagic vesicles - answer-3 which stage of frostbite: full necrosis with muscle and bone - answer-4 Tx frostbite - answer-immerse injured part in recirculating h2o at 104F (40C) until pink color (20- 30min) -after rewarming, wrap with warm dry dressings and elevate