NEW EXAM SOLUTION 2022 FOR PHARMACOLOGY II
(BURN)
What are first degree burns? - 1. sunburns
2. surface: epidermis
3. red, painful
4. treatment: hydration, moisturize
What are second degree burns? - 1. severe sunburns, scalds
2. deeper: epidermis and dermis
3. blistering
4. very painful
5. if not managed well-develops into third degree
6. assess for blanching
What are third degree burns? - 1. severe burn
2. deeper still: epidermis, dermis, subq
3. nerve damage, permanent scarring
4. eschar indicates no perfusion and won't stretch
5. do not heal on own
What are fourth degree burns? - 1. most severe
2. deepest: epidermis, dermis, subq, bone, and muscle
What are the key aspect of burn care? - 1. ABCs
-especially if you suspect oropharynx damage
2. fluid balance
(BURN)
What are first degree burns? - 1. sunburns
2. surface: epidermis
3. red, painful
4. treatment: hydration, moisturize
What are second degree burns? - 1. severe sunburns, scalds
2. deeper: epidermis and dermis
3. blistering
4. very painful
5. if not managed well-develops into third degree
6. assess for blanching
What are third degree burns? - 1. severe burn
2. deeper still: epidermis, dermis, subq
3. nerve damage, permanent scarring
4. eschar indicates no perfusion and won't stretch
5. do not heal on own
What are fourth degree burns? - 1. most severe
2. deepest: epidermis, dermis, subq, bone, and muscle
What are the key aspect of burn care? - 1. ABCs
-especially if you suspect oropharynx damage
2. fluid balance
