When trying to discern the extent of a burn, the nurse will note ...

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When trying to discern the extent of a burn, the nurse will note that second-degree full-thickness burns are characterized by
 
  A)
  extending into the subcutaneous tissue.
  B)
  noting that blood vessels have clotted and can be seen under the burned skin.
  C)
  redness or pinkness noted, but no blister formation is present on the epidermis.
  D)
  extensive pain along with waxy white areas with blister formation.

Question 2

While speaking to a senior citizen club about osteoarthritis (OA), which of the following facts are accurate to share? Select all that apply.
 
  A)
  By the time you are in your 70s, about 85 of adults will have some form of OA
  B)
  Men usually get OA in their hands, whereas women get OA primarily in their hips
  C)
  Obesity in women has been correlated to having OA in the knees
  D)
  Heredity does not play a significant role in the development of OA

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Answer to Question 1

Ans:
D

Feedback:

Second-degree full-thickness burns involve the entire epidermis and dermis. These burns have extensive pain because the pain sensors remain intact. These burns appear as mottled pink, red, or waxy white areas with blister formation and edema. Answers A and B relate to third-degree full-thickness burns, whereas answer C is characteristic of first-degree burns.

Answer to Question 2

Ans:
A, C

Feedback:

Eighty-five percent of people with OA are in their 70s. Men are affected more commonly at a younger age. Heredity influences the occurrence of hand OA in the DIP joint. Hand OA is more likely to affect white women, whereas knee OA is more common in black women. Obesity is a particular risk factor for OA of the knee in women.