Introduction to Skin Integrity and Basic Wound Care
Introduction to Skin Integrity and Basic Wound Care ( 9 Questions)
A client is admitted with a burn injury that involves the epidermis and part of the dermis. The nurse knows that this type of burn is classified as:
Superficial burn is a burn that involves only the epidermis. It causes erythema, mild pain, and no blisters. It heals within a few days without scarring.
Partial-thickness burn is a burn that involves the epidermis and part of the dermis. It causes blisters, pain, and redness. It may heal spontaneously or require skin grafting depending on the depth and extent of the injury.
Full-thickness burn is a burn that involves the epidermis, dermis, and underlying tissues such as fat, muscle, or bone. It causes charred, white, or black skin, no pain, and loss of sensation. It requires skin grafting and may result in scarring and contractures.
Deep partial-thickness burn is a burn that involves the epidermis and most of the dermis. It causes white or red skin, severe pain, and decreased sensation. It may heal slowly or require skin grafting.
Answer: B
Partial-thickness burn is a burn that involves the epidermis and part of the dermis. It causes blisters, pain, and redness. It may heal spontaneously or require skin grafting depending on the depth and extent of the injury.
A. Superficial burn is a burn that involves only the epidermis. It causes erythema, mild pain, and no blisters. It heals within a few days without scarring.
C. Full-thickness burn is a burn that involves the epidermis, dermis, and underlying tissues such as fat, muscle, or bone. It causes charred, white, or black skin, no pain, and loss of sensation. It requires skin grafting and may result in scarring and contractures.
D. Deep partial-thickness burn is a burn that involves the epidermis and most of the dermis. It causes white or red skin, severe pain, and decreased sensation. It may heal slowly or require skin grafting.