BSN 266 HESI Burns Exam Questions and
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What is a burn Injury caused by cellular damage due to
thermal
heat, chemical or electrical source.
First degree burn superficial burn that only impacts the
epidermis
Dry with blanchable redness
second degree burn Partial thickness burn that injures
epidermis and
dermis.
2nd - 2 layers of skin
Painful blisters
red moist and shiny vesicles (blisters)
Third Degree burns Full thickness burns that impact 3 layers -
epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous
Dry waxy white, leathery, charred or black,
non-
blanchable
fourth degree burn full thickness that go to muscle and bone
commonly cannot feel pain due to nerve
damage
, hypoxia and burns Hypoxia can occur after an inhalation
injury and
may occur after an electrical injury.
Hypoxia can present as confusion and
combativeness.
Which assessment is the initial Assessing peripheral pulses to ensure
priority in caring for a client with adequate
circumferential burns on both circulation is present.
legs?
what is silver sulfadiazine an antibacterial that has a broad spectrum
against
gram- negative bacteria, gram pos, and
yeast.
used for treatment of burn injuries.
Adverse effects rash, itching, blue-green or
gray
skin discoloration, leukopenia and
interstitial
nephritis.
Nursing intervention for pt who Elevate head of bed to facilitate lung
sustained inhalation burn expansion
Q1H vitals
Assist with coughing every hour
autograft transplantation of healthy tissue from one
site to
another site in the same individual.
homograft skin graft from another person or a
cadaver
Answers with Verified Solutions | Latest
Updated 2026
What is a burn Injury caused by cellular damage due to
thermal
heat, chemical or electrical source.
First degree burn superficial burn that only impacts the
epidermis
Dry with blanchable redness
second degree burn Partial thickness burn that injures
epidermis and
dermis.
2nd - 2 layers of skin
Painful blisters
red moist and shiny vesicles (blisters)
Third Degree burns Full thickness burns that impact 3 layers -
epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous
Dry waxy white, leathery, charred or black,
non-
blanchable
fourth degree burn full thickness that go to muscle and bone
commonly cannot feel pain due to nerve
damage
, hypoxia and burns Hypoxia can occur after an inhalation
injury and
may occur after an electrical injury.
Hypoxia can present as confusion and
combativeness.
Which assessment is the initial Assessing peripheral pulses to ensure
priority in caring for a client with adequate
circumferential burns on both circulation is present.
legs?
what is silver sulfadiazine an antibacterial that has a broad spectrum
against
gram- negative bacteria, gram pos, and
yeast.
used for treatment of burn injuries.
Adverse effects rash, itching, blue-green or
gray
skin discoloration, leukopenia and
interstitial
nephritis.
Nursing intervention for pt who Elevate head of bed to facilitate lung
sustained inhalation burn expansion
Q1H vitals
Assist with coughing every hour
autograft transplantation of healthy tissue from one
site to
another site in the same individual.
homograft skin graft from another person or a
cadaver
