A 42-year-old male was involved in a house fire. His arms are charred black but he states he has little pain. This burn would be classified as
Protection, temperature regulation, and excretion are major functions of the
The outer layer of the skin is called the
In an adult, a full thickness burn that involves 2% to 10% of the body surface is classified as a
A 3-year-old male has pulled a pot of hot water from the stove spilling hot it onto his upper chest. The skin is red and painful, but no other signs or symptoms are present. This child’s burn would be classified as
A burn characterized by intense pain, reddening, and blisters is called a
Acceptable care for a 7% superficial burn may include all of the following EXCEPT
Blisters should be cared for by
Your first concern in treating a conscious patient who has received partial thickness burns to the face is treating
Your patient has been exposed to an unknown chemical which has soaked his clothing. You should immediately flush the patient with
The most serious problem to consider with an electrical burn is
A superficial burn is characterized by
A secondary problem due to a burn from an electrical shock could be
You are caring for a 24-year-old female patient who accidentally spilled an alkaline drain cleaner on her forearm. The cleaner has been washed off but the arm is still painful, red, and blistered. This burn would be classified as
Which of the following chemicals should be brushed off before washed off?