Chapter 66, Caring for Clients with Burns

Introductory Medical Surgical Nursing 11th Edition by Barbara K. Tim

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Chapter 66, Caring for Clients with Burns

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

1. Which of the following clients with burns is more prone to infection and requires close monitoring by the nurse?
  A) A client with burns involving the hands
  B) A client with burns of the face and neck
  C) A client with burns in the perineal area
  D) A client with burns in the abdominal area
  Ans:  C

Difficulty:  Easy

 

2. A client receiving emergency treatment for severe burns has just been assessed to establish the burn depth. Why is a nurse asked to reassess the burn depth after 72 hours?
  A) It helps determine the percentage of the total body surface area (TBSA) that is burned.
  B) The client’s condition is likely to deteriorate after 72 hours.
  C) The wound is susceptible to infections.
  D) The early appearance of the burn injury may change.
  Ans:  D

Difficulty:  Moderate

 

3. A nurse is required to monitor the effectiveness of fluid resuscitation in a client who is being treated for burns. Which of the following assessments would indicate the success of the fluid resuscitation?
  A) The client’s heart rate is rapid.
  B) The client’s urinary output is 0.3 to 0.5 mL/kg/hour.
  C) The client’s breathing is unlabored and skin is clammy.
  D) The client is conscious.
  Ans:  B

Difficulty:  Moderate

 

4. Which of the following actions should a nurse perform to help reduce the accumulation of debris within the burn wound?
  A) Use powder-free sterile gloves. C) Use cold compresses or sponges.
  B) Use topical antimicrobial medications. D) Use sterilized gauze swaps.
  Ans:  A

Difficulty:  Moderate

 

5. A client with superficial burns on the face and deep partial-thickness burns on the neck and chest undergoing treatment is anxious to know about skin grafting. For which of the following areas can skin grafting be suggested?
  A)  Face only    B)  Face, neck, and chest    C)  Face and neck    D)  Neck and chest
  Ans:  D

Difficulty:  Moderate

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