Which statement best exemplifies the client’s understanding of rehabilitation after a full-thickness burn injury? A. “I am fully recovered when all the wounds are closed.” B. “I will eventually be able to perform all my former activities.” C. “My goal is to achieve the highest level of functioning that I can.” … Read More »
Nurse Kelsey is a nurse manager assigned to the burn unit. Which client is best to assign to an RN who has floated from the surgery unit? A. A client with infected partial-thickness back and chest burns who has a dressing scheduled. B. A client who has just been admitted with burns over… Read More »
On admission to the emergency department the burned client’s blood pressure is 90/60, with an apical pulse rate of 122. These findings are an expected result of what thermal injury-related response? A. Fluid shift B. Intense pain C. Hemorrhage D. Carbon monoxide poisoning Correct Answer: A. Fluid… Read More »
What statement by the client indicates the need for further discussion regarding the outcome of skin grafting (allografting) procedures? A. “For the first few days after surgery, the donor sites will be painful.” B. “Because the graft is my own skin, there is no chance it won’t ‘take’.” C. “I will have… Read More »
The family of a client who has been burned asks at what point the client will no longer be at greater risk for infection. What is the nurse’s best response? A. “As soon as he finishes his antibiotic prescription.” B. “As soon as his albumin level returns to normal.” C. “When fluid… Read More »
Which statement indicates that a client with facial burns understands the need to wear a facial pressure garment? A. “My facial scars should be less severe with the use of this mask.” B. “The mask will help protect my skin from sun damage.” C. “This treatment will help prevent infection.” D.… Read More »
A client sustained burns on the back. These areas appear dry, blotchy cherry red, blistering, doesn’t blanch, no capillary refill, and reduced or absent sensation. This type of burn depth is classified as? A. Superficial partial-thickness burn B. Superficial dermal C. Deep partial-thickness burn D. Full-thickness burn … Read More »
Twelve hours after the client was initially burned, bowel sounds are absent in all four abdominal quadrants. What is the nurse’s best action? A. Reposition the client onto the right side. B. Document the finding as the only action. C. Notify the emergency team. D. Increase the IV flow rate. … Read More »
Which statement by the client indicates a correct understanding of rehabilitation after burn injury? A. “I will never be fully recovered from the burn.” B. “I am considered fully recovered when all the wounds are closed.” C. “I will be fully recovered when I am able to perform all the activities I… Read More »
The nurse is conducting a home safety class. It is most important for the nurse to include which information in the teaching plan? A. Have chimneys swept every 2 years. B. Keep a smoke detector in each bedroom. C. Use space heaters instead of gas heaters. D. Use carbon monoxide detectors… Read More »