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Burns, Integumentary, Pre-op, Intra-op, Post-op

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Burn (definition)   show
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show caused by flamed, flash, scald, or contact with hot objects (most common type)  
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Chemical burns   show
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Smoke and Inhalation Injury   show
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Electrical burns   show
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show results in the formation of ice crystals in the tissues and cells  
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How is severity of a burn determined?   show
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show First degree and second degree burns  
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First-Degree   show
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show epidermis and dermis involved to varying depth: mild to moderate edema and blisters  
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show Third and Fourth degree burns  
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show all skin elements and local nerve endings destroyed. Necrosis present. Surgical intervention required for healing  
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show Location  
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Lund-Browder chart   show
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Rule of Nines   show
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show Dysrhythmias and hypovolemic shock Ischemia, paresthesias, necrosis, gangrene Increase in blood viscosity Microcirculation is impaired  
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Respiratory complications of burn injury   show
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Urinary complications of burn injury   show
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show elimates the necessity for emergency tracheostomy after respiratory problems have become apparent  
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show establish IV access that can accommodate large volumes of fluid.  
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show necrotic skin is removed  
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Open method of wound care   show
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Multiple dressing change method of wound care   show
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Drug therapy for burn pts   show
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_________ takes PRIORITY over nutritional needs   show
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What nutritional needs do burn pts have?   show
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show the period of time required to resolve the immediate, life-threatening problems resulting from the burn injury  
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Acute phase   show
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From the onset of the burn event until the pt is stabilized, nursing and collaborative management predominately consists of airway management, fluid therapy, and wound care.   show
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show avoiding environmental hazards, adequate rest/exercise, proper hygiene/nutrition, use of self-examination techniques  
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show premature aging, precancerous and cancerous lesions. Tanning is skin's response to injury. Some medications enhance the sun's effect  
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show excessive radiation can cause edema, erythema, and hypo/hyperpigmentation  
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Adequate rest   show
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Exercise   show
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_______ and __________ protect from bacterial overgrowth   show
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Most soaps _________ skin surface   show
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Nutrition   show
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show flat, nonpalpable change in skin color, smaller than 1 cm  
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show Palpable, circumscribed, solid elevation in skin, smaller than 1 cm  
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show irregularly shaped, elevated area or superficial localized edema, varies in size  
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Vesicle   show
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show Circumscribed elevation of skin similar to vesicle but filled with pus; varies in size  
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show A = asymmetry B = Border irregularity C = Color variation D = Diameter > 6 mm E = elevation  
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Malignant melanoma   show
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show staph aureus and strep b  
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show moisture, obesity, skin disease, systemic corticosteroids, antibiotics, chronic diseases  
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show Impetigo, Furuncle, Folliculitis, Carbuncle  
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show erythema, tenderness, edema  
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show Herpes simplex (types 1/2), Herpes Zoster (shingles), Warts/plantar warts  
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show a natural antibiotic  
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Fungal infections of the skin   show
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Scabies   show
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show severe itching at night usually not on face, on hands, wrists, genitals, axillary folds  
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treatment of scabies   show
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Begbugs   show
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Urticaria   show
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Rashes from drug reactions can occur _______ days after medication.   show
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Lesions from contact dermatitis can appear ______ after contact with allergen   show
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show acne, nevi, psoiasis, seborrheic keratoses, acrochordons, lipoma, vitiligo, lentigo  
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What are the uses of wet dressings?   show
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show saline, water, sodium bicarb, oatmeal  
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Surgery (definition)   show
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Surgery involves...   show
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show Diagnosis, cure, palliation, prevention, exploration, and cosmetic improvement  
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show determination of the presence and/or extent of pathology  
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Cure:   show
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show alleviation of symptoms without cure  
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show examples include removal of a mole before it becomes malignant or removal of the colon in a pt with familial polyposis to prevent cancer  
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show surgical examination to determine the nature or extent of a disease  
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Cosmetic Improvement   show
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show carefully planned surgery  
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Emergency surgery   show
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show pt is admitted to the hospital on the day of surgery. Usually pts who are in the hospital before surgery due to medical conditions  
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Ambulatory surgery is also called what?   show
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show more convenient, involves fewer laboratory tests, fewer pre/post op meds, less psychological stress, less susceptibility to hospital-acquired infections, do not require an overnight hospital stay  
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Who prefers ambulatory surgery?   show
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show general, regional, or local anesthetic  
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show prepare pt for surgery, care for pt during surgery, facilitate pt recovery following surgery  
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show to obtain health information, to determine pt's expectation about surgery/anesthesia, to provide and clarify information about the surgical experience, to assess pt's emotional state/ readiness for surgery  
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show to gather data in order to identify risk factors and plan care to ensure pt safety throughout the surgical experience  
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The most common psychologic factors in surgery are   show
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show Comes from facing the unknown  
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Anxiety   show
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Anxiety   show
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show can arise when surgical interventions are in conflict with the pt's religious and cultural beliefs  
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show potential for death or permanent disability resulting from surgery  
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Hope   show
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show drugs and herbal products may interact with anesthetics  
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Why should a medication hx be taken?   show
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Allergies   show
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What type of allergy should the nurse screen for?   show
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