Author Question: Explain the three degrees of burns by describing the changes in the epidermis and dermis. Also give ... (Read 67 times)

Zulu123 · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

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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Question 2

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

asdfghjkl; · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

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

B
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.