MHA 702 Test 3 EXAM Comprehensive Questions With Correct Verified And Well Analyzed Answers Graded A+

Med Surg Exam 2 Shock & Burn
MED SURG 2 Actual (2026) Exam
COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS
GRADED A+

First degree burn (name, skin involvement, appearance, cause, long-
term outcome)
name: superficial

skin involvement:
Epidermis; possibly some dermis

appearance:
red, but blanches
little to no edema
possible blisters

cause:
sunburn
superficial scald
low-intensity flash

long-term outcome:
complete recovery w/in a few days
Second degree burn (name, skin involvement, appearance, cause,
long-term outcome)
name: partial thickness

skin involvement:
epidermis and portion of dermis

,appearance:
red base
blistered, mottled, disrupted epidermis, and weeping surface

cause:
scalds
flash flame
contact

long-term outcome:
Recovery in 2-3wks
some scarring and depigmentation possible
may require grafting
Third degree burn (name, skin involvement, appearance, cause, long-
term outcome)
name: full thickness

skin involvement:
epidermis, dermis, and maybe subq tissue

appearance:
dry, pale, white, red, brown, leathery, or charred

cause:
Flame
prolonged exposure to hot liquids
Electric current
Chemical
Contact

long-term outcome:
Eschar may slough
grafting is necessary
will have scarring, loss of contour, and function
Fourth degree burn (name, skin involvement, appearance, cause,
long-term outcome)

, name: full thickness

skin involvement:
fat, fascia
muscle
bone

appearance:
charred

cause:
prolonged exposure
high voltage electrical injury

long-term outcome:
grafting of no benefit
amputations are likely
Causes of burns
-Dry flame
-Moist heat
-Chemical
-Electrical
-Radiation
Risk factors for burns
-Males higher risk (20-30)
-Low social status
-Age extremes
-Diabetics
-Vision problems
-Smokers
-Chronic Disease
#1 Cause of death from burns
Infection
types of burns that are painful and how to manage pain