Burn Injuries, Thermal Burns, Chemical Burns, Electrical Burns, Full-Thickness Burns, Deep Partial-Thickness Burns, Superficial Burns, Smoke Inhalation, Carbon Monoxide Poisoning, Hypovolemic Shock, Airway Edema, Curling’s Ulcer, Fluid Shift, Parkland For

Burn Injuries, Thermal Burns, Chemical Burns, Electrical Burns, Full-Thickness Burns, Deep Partial-Thickness Burns, Superficial Burns, Smoke Inhalation, Carbon Monoxide Poisoning, Hypovolemic Shock, Airway Edema, Curling’s Ulcer, Fluid Shift, Parkland Formula, Escharotomy, Fasciotomy, Burn Resuscitation, Wound Healing, Autograft, Burn Complications, Nursing Interventions, Infection Prevention, Cardiac Monitoring, Respiratory Support, Metabolic Changes, Rule of Nines Exam Questions Verified and Complete with A+ Graded Rationales Latest Updated 2026 What are prevention methods for burns? (6) - Smoke detectors - Emergency escape plans - Childproof home - Electrical cords & outlets - Proper handling protocols with chemicals - Safe precautions for smokers What is a smoke inhalation injury? - Inhalation of smoke or superheated air causes swelling and/or occlusion of airway. - Inhalation of carbon monoxide results in hypoxia What is the most common burn? Thermal burns What is a thermal burn? Results from flames, scald, or direct contact with hot object What is a chemical burn? (2) - Direct contact between skin and acids, alkaline agents, organic compounds - Severity based on chemical agent, mechanism of action, duration of contact, & amount of BSA exposed What are electrical burns? - Electricity follows path of least resistance (usually muscles, bone, blood vessels, and nerves) - Severity depends on type, duration, voltage What can electrical burns cause? Dysrhythmias How long does it take to see the depth of a electrical burn? Weeks after initial burn event What are the 4 functions of skin? - 1st line defense against infection - Regulates body temperature - Able to sense heat, cold, touch, pressure, & pain - Helps to regulate fluids in the body What is the main nursing concerns for a burn injury? (3) - Fluid & electrolyte balance - Airway edema - Hypovolemic shock What layer of the skin is damaged in a superficial burn? Epidermis, skin remains intact What cases a superficial burn? sunburn or short (flash) exposure to high-intensity heat What are the signs & symptoms of a superficial burn? (3) - Redness - Slight edema - No blistering What is the pain for a superficial burn? Mild discomfort, increased sensitivity to heat What does healing look like for a superficial burn? Peeling of dead skin occurs 2-3 days after burn, heals within 3-6 days What layers of the skin are damaged in a superficial partial-thickness burn? Entire epidermis & portions of the dermis What causes a superficial partial-thickness burn? (3) - Scalds - Flames - Brief contact with hot objects What are the signs & symptoms for a superficial partial-thickness burn? (2) - Wounds are pink, moist, & blanch when pressure is applied - Blisters What is the pain for a superficial partial-thickness burn? Intense pain (nerve endings are exposed) What does the healing look like for a superficial partial-thickness burn? Uncomplicated healing occurs in 10-21 days What layers are damaged in a deep partial-thickness burn? Entire epidermis & deep layers of dermis What causes deep partial-thickness burns? (6) - Scalds - Flames - Prolonged contact with hot objects - Tar - Grease - Chemicals What are the signs & symptoms of a deep partial-thickness burn? (4) - Wound surface is red & dry with white areas in deeper parts - Blisters rare - Moderate edema - Eschar soft & dry What is the pain for a deep partial-thickness burn? Less than superficial partial-thickness burns, decreased sensation at site (more nerve endings have been destroyed) What does the healing look like for deep partial-thickness burns? occurs in 2-6 weeks, possible excision & grafting, scarring, contractures, or impairment What layers are damaged in a full-thickness burn? Reach through the entire dermis & sometimes into the subcutaneous fat, no skin cells to repopulate; wounds do not regrow Wha