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Evvie72

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A child has sustained a second-degree deep thermal burn to the hand. What is the best first action to take?
 
  a. Immerse the burned area in cold water.
  b. Apply ice to the burned area. c.
  Break any blisters that are present.
  d. Apply petroleum jelly to the burned skin.

Question 2

A child had a burn, evidenced by pink skin and blistering. The child complains of pain and is crying. How does the nurse classify this burn when documenting?
 
  a. First-degree
  b. Second-degree superficial
  c. Second-degree deep dermal
  d. Third-degree


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Laurenleakan

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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
First-aid treatment of a second-degree deep thermal burn is immersion of the burned area in water to halt the burning process.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
A second-degree superficial burn appears blistered, moist, and pink or red. The pain associated with this burn indicates tissue viability.


Evvie72

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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Excellent

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Gracias!

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