NUR 445 NEWEST UPDATED ACTUAL 2026 FINAL EXAM WITH
COMPLETE DETAILED 100 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+
What are the four classifications of burns?
Thermal, Electrical, Chemical, and Radiation.
What causes thermal burns?
Thermal burns result from flash, scald, or contact with
hot objects or flames.
What is the most common cause of thermal burns?
Scalds, often from cooking accidents or hot liquids.
What are the potential effects of electrical burns?
,They can cause cardiac, neurological, and organ damage,
often with minimal skin injury.
What types of injuries can occur from electrical burns?
Injuries can occur through direct contact, electrical arcs,
or flame ignition.
What are chemical burns commonly caused by?
Acids, alkalis, and organic compounds.
What is the most common type of radiation burn?
Sunburn, caused by UV radiation.
What are the characteristics of superficial burns?
,Mild erythema and hypersensitivity, healing in 3-7 days
with no scarring.
What distinguishes superficial partial thickness burns?
Painful, wet weeping blisters, pink or red, healing in 7-14
days with no scarring.
What are the characteristics of deep partial thickness
burns?
Painful, loss of sensation, waxy appearance, healing may
take 3-6 weeks and may leave scarring.
What defines full thickness burns?
Destruction of the entire epidermis and dermis, may
involve subcutaneous fat, muscle, and/or bone.
, What is the recommended care for superficial burns?
Do not apply ice; use cool compress, apply aloe-based
lotion, and hydrate.
How should partial thickness burns be treated?
Do not pop blisters; clean with antiseptic, apply
bacitracin, and cover with a nonadherent bandage.
What factors influence the severity of burns?
Presence of inhalation injury, patient age, past medical
history, and anatomical location of the burn.
What systemic effects can major burns have on the
respiratory system?
COMPLETE DETAILED 100 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+
What are the four classifications of burns?
Thermal, Electrical, Chemical, and Radiation.
What causes thermal burns?
Thermal burns result from flash, scald, or contact with
hot objects or flames.
What is the most common cause of thermal burns?
Scalds, often from cooking accidents or hot liquids.
What are the potential effects of electrical burns?
,They can cause cardiac, neurological, and organ damage,
often with minimal skin injury.
What types of injuries can occur from electrical burns?
Injuries can occur through direct contact, electrical arcs,
or flame ignition.
What are chemical burns commonly caused by?
Acids, alkalis, and organic compounds.
What is the most common type of radiation burn?
Sunburn, caused by UV radiation.
What are the characteristics of superficial burns?
,Mild erythema and hypersensitivity, healing in 3-7 days
with no scarring.
What distinguishes superficial partial thickness burns?
Painful, wet weeping blisters, pink or red, healing in 7-14
days with no scarring.
What are the characteristics of deep partial thickness
burns?
Painful, loss of sensation, waxy appearance, healing may
take 3-6 weeks and may leave scarring.
What defines full thickness burns?
Destruction of the entire epidermis and dermis, may
involve subcutaneous fat, muscle, and/or bone.
, What is the recommended care for superficial burns?
Do not apply ice; use cool compress, apply aloe-based
lotion, and hydrate.
How should partial thickness burns be treated?
Do not pop blisters; clean with antiseptic, apply
bacitracin, and cover with a nonadherent bandage.
What factors influence the severity of burns?
Presence of inhalation injury, patient age, past medical
history, and anatomical location of the burn.
What systemic effects can major burns have on the
respiratory system?
