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  • what is the parkland formula
    2 mL/kg × % burn × weight in kg
    4 mL/kg × % burn × weight in kg
    4 mL/pound × % burn × weight in pounds
    4.5 mL/kg × % burn × weight in kg
  • A 70kg patient has 18% burns to their body, determine the amount of fluid needed over 24 hours? 8hr mark, 16 hr mark, 24 hour mark.
    5040, 1st 8 hours: 50% of total → 2520 mL 2nd 8 hours: 25% of total → 1260 mL 3rd 8 hours: 25% of total → 1260 mL
  • How much stronger is Carbon Monoxide's ability to bind to hemaglobin vs O2
    30:1
    200:1
    150:1
    50:1
  • A child has burns on the anterior torso, right leg, and the entire left arm. Use the Rule of Nines to calculate the total BSA percentage affected.
    45%
  • A 30-year-old woman has burns covering her posterior trunk, the entire left leg, and the anterior right arm. Determine the total BSA percentage affected.
    40.5%
  • what is a fourth degree burn
    (superficial) epidermis Dry but blanchable, superficial
    full thickness) Black, Non blanchable, charred
    full thickness) Black, Non blanchable, charred
    muscles tendons and bones
  • When dealing with Burn Surface area >20% what types of dressing do we use?
    Vaseline Gauze
    Bacitracin covered Gauze
    Wet Dressing/Burn Sheet
    Dry Dressing/Burn Sheet
  • A 70 kg patient has 36% burns to their body, determine the amount of fluid needed over 24 hours? 8hr mark, 16 hr mark, 24 hour mark.
    10080, 1st 8 hours: 50% of total → 5040 mL 2nd 8 hours: 25% of total → 2520 mL 3rd 8 hours: 25% of total → 2520 mL
  • Which is the correct formula for Parkland for patients >30kg
    2ml LR x weight kg x %TBSA fluid in 16 hrs (1/2 8 and 1/2 8)
    2ml LR x weight kg x %TBSA fluid in 24hrs (1/2 8 and 1/2 16)
    3ml LR x weight kg x %TBSA fluid in 16 hrs (1/2 8 and 1/2 8)
    3ml LR x weight lb x %TBSA fluid in 24hrs (1/2 8 and 1/2 16)
  • What degree burn is this?
    1st Degree
    2nd Degree
    4th Degree
    3rd Degree
  • what are signs and symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning?
    confusion, anxiety, facial burns, sooty nose or mouth
  • Why is warmed Lacted Ringers the fluid of choice with BSA over 20%/
    We can bill more for it.
    It helps to buffer metabolic acidosis in early burn stages
    It reduces the risk for third spacing due to is osmolality
    It binds the CO in the bloodstream
  • Why do we only evaluate 2nd, 3rd and 4th degree burn surface area for estimation?
    That's what the text book teaches
    This question is wrong and all degree's are considered
    We only evaluate 3rd and 4th degree burn surface area
    There's no physiological change that occurs with 1st degree
  • what is a third degree burn
    full thickness) Black, Non blanchable, charred
    full thickness) Black, Non blanchable, charred
    muscles, tendons, and bones
    (superficial) epidermis Dry but blanchable, superficial
  • A 70kg patient has 27% burns to their body, determine the amount of fluid needed over 24 hours? 8hr mark, 16 hr mark, 24 hour mark.
    7560, 1st 8 hours: 50% of total → 3780 mL 2nd 8 hours: 25% of total → 1890 mL 3rd 8 hours: 25% of total → 1890 mL
  • what takes place in the rehab phase of burns?
    Rehabilitative: Discharge PT/OT Education on wound care Education on infection prevention Psychological support due to new body
  • A patient is an adult male who has burns to the anterior chest, left arm, and the entire right leg. Calculate the total BSA percentage affected.
    45%
  • what does increased carbon monoxide poisioning mean in the body?
    decrease in carbon in the body
    Increased carbon monoxide means it replaces oxygen in RBC
    increases oxygen in the blood
  • If inhalation Injury is expected what percentage of burn surface area does that add to our calculation?
    15%
    40%
    30%
    10%
  • At what Burn Surface Area do we initiate the Parkland Formula?
    20%
    40%
    15%
    10%
  • What is the target urine output for a burn patient to ensure proper fluid resusication
    0.5-1ml/kg/hr with 30ml/hr minimum in adults
    0.25-0.5ml/kg/hr with 20ml/hr minimum in adults
    2ml/kg/hr with 40ml/hr minumum in adults
    1.5mg/kg/hr with 45ml/hr minimum in adults
  • how long is the emergent phase of burns? what is the patient at risk for?
    onset of injury - restoration, 24-48 hours; Hypovolemic shock Respiratory distress Compartment syndrome Hyponatremia Hyperkalemia Increased HCT Met. Acid.
  • what is a second degree burn
    muscles, tendons, and bones
    (Partial thickness)epidermis and dermis Blisters, blanchable
    (superficial) epidermis Dry but blanchable, superficial
    full thickness) Black, Non blanchable, charred
  • What would the estimated BSA be for the following patient (Acute burn injury to portions of the face, chest, back, abdomen, bilateral arms and legs, and groin)
    65%
    50%
    40%
    20%
  • what is carbon monoxide poisoning classified as?
    lnhilation injury
    thermal burn
    electrical burn
    iceberg effect
  • What are the two zones within a burn that have the possibility of healing.
    zone of hyperemia, zone of coagulation
    zone of stasis, twilight zone
    zone of coagulation, zone of stasis
    zone of hyperemia, zone of stasis
  • what % of carbon monoxide inhalation is toxic
    10%
    5%
    15%
    12%
  • How does Cyno-Kit assist in the excretion of Hydrogen Cyanide for the burn patient from an enlosed area
    It stores the Cyanide for later fat metabolixm
    It binds to Cyanide for excretion in the stool
    It binds to Cyanide and allows it to be exhaled
    Binds to Cyanide an converts to B12 for urine excretion
  • A 70kg patient has 4.5% burns to their body, determine the amount of fluid needed over 24 hours? 8hr mark, 16 hr mark, 24 hour mark.
    1260, 1st 8 hours: 50% of total → 630 mL 2nd 8 hours: 25% of total → 315 mL 3rd 8 hours: 25% of total → 315 mL
  • how do you deliver oxygen to a patient with carbon monoxide poisoning?
    room air
    100% on venturi mask
    4l nasal canula
    100% on nonrebreather
  • what interventions should a nurse take during the emergent phase of a burn
    time of injury Immediate Assess for the airways complications Hypovolemic shock risk is high IV fluid replacement
  • What is the best indicator of fluid replacement in the burn patient
    Heart Rate
    Blood Pressure
    Urine Output
    Heart Rate and Blood Pressure
  • what are interventions for the acute phase?
    Wound care Healing starts to occur Skin grafting if needed Monitor labs (F/E) Diuretics
  • what is a first degree burn
    full thickness) Black, Non blanchable, charred
    (superficial) epidermis Dry but blanchable, superficial
    muscles, tendons, and bones
    (Partial thickness)epidermis and dermis Blisters, blanchable
  • how long is the acute phase of burns? what is the patient at risk for?
    48-72 hours and goes until wound heals Risk for interventions
  • A 5-year-old boy suffers burns to the anterior right arm, entire head, and anterior right leg. Calculate the total BSA percentage affected using the Rule of Nines for children.
    22.5%
    18%
    20%
    5%
  • what medication would NOT be seen for burn management?
    lasix
    bactrin
    morphine
    silvadine
  • What would not be an indication to perform a chest escaratormy on a burn patient? (Circumferential burn on trunk cut through the subcutaneous tissue)
    Signs of inhalation injury
    High Peak Pressures on Ventilator
    High PEEP Demands
    Restricted chest wall movement/decreased oxygenation ability
  • What is our target FIO2 for a burn patient until a carboxyhemoglobin can be obtained
    60%
    40%
    100%
    Whats an FIO2
  • What causes third spacing with burn patients?
    Increased fluid volume
    Lymphatic System Obstruction
    Loss of osmotic pressure/ Increased capillary permability
    Decreased serum sodium
  • What percentage burn would you assign to the following patient?
    40%
    20%
    12%
    25%
  • An adult male has burns on the anterior head, both arms, and the posterior trunk. What is the total BSA percentage affected?
    40.5%
  • A 70kg patient has 9% burns to their body, determine the amount of fluid needed over 24 hours? 8hr mark, 16 hr mark, 24 hour mark.
    2520, 1st 8 hours: 50% of total → 1260 mL 2nd 8 hours: 25% of total → 630 mL 3rd 8 hours: 25% of total → 630 mL