1. Partial-Thickness Burns:
Answer - Nerve endings are exposed, increasing sensitivityand pain
2. Full-Thickness Burns:
Answer - Nerve endings are completely destroyed. At first, thesewounds may not
transmitsensation except at wound edges.Patients often have dullor pressure type of
pain.
3. Superficial Burn:
Answer
Color: Pink to RedEdema: Mild
Pain: Yes Blisters: NoEschar: No
Healing Time: 3-6 days
Grafts Required: No
Example: Sunburn, flash burns (welding)
4. Superficial Partial-Thickness Burn:
Answer
Color: Pink to Red
Edema: Mild to moderate
Pain: Yes Blisters:Yes
Eschar: No
Healing Time: About 2 weeks
Grafts Required: No
Example: Scalds, flames, brief contact with hot objects
5. Deep Partial-Thickness Burn:
Answer
Color: Red to white
Edema: Moderate
Category | NSG Exam |
Comments | 0 |
Rating | |
Sales | 0 |