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Explain the three degrees of burns by describing the changes in the epidermis and dermis. Also give the alternate names of these three degrees.
 
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Which of the following is a dipstick test of the urine that gives an immediate result indicating if the patient has a urinary tract infection?
 
  A) specific gravity
  B) leukocyte esterase
  C) drug screening
  D) 24-hour creatinine clearance



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Answer to Question 1

First degree or superficial partial thickness; damage is only to the epidermis. Burn is painful and red, and heals in a few days. Characterized by erythema.
Second degree or partial thickness; involves epidermis and upper layers of dermis. May spare the sebaceous and sweat glands. Heals in 10-14 days. Characterized by blisters.
Third degree or full thickness; involves all of the epidermis and dermis. May also involve underlying tissue; nerve endings usually destroyed; requires skin grafting. Characterized by a lack of pain. Color may be white, black or brown, or deep cherry red.

Answer to Question 2

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Explanation: A) Specific gravity does not indicate if the patient has a urinary tract infection.
B) Correct
C) Drug screening does not indicate if the patient has a urinary tract infection.
D) A 24-hour creatinine clearance does not indicate if the patient has a urinary tract infection.




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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


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Gracias!

 

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