Quiz 12 (L23-24)

A burn patient's palm and fingers represent approximately _____ of their TBSA? 1% 2% 0.5% 1.5

1%

Using the Rule of 9's, what TBSA of burn is shown? 9% 25% 18% 30%

18%

Using the Rule of 9's, what TBSA is the burn shown? 9% 12% 6% 3%

6%

Using the Rule of 9's, estimate the TBSA of the burn shown? Patient is an adolescent. 20% 15% 9% 3%

9%

Which of the following is proper treatment for heat stroke? Place the patient in a Trendelenberg Give oral glucose to prevent hypoglycemia Apply cool packs to neck, groin and armpits Spray down with ice cold water for 10 minutes

Apply cool packs to neck, groin and armpits

You are assessing a cardiac arrest patient who was pulled from freezing water. How do you treat the patient? Do nothing until you consult with medical control Begin rewarming while performing CPR Do nothing, the patient is dead Keep the patient cold and start CPR

Begin rewarming while performing CPR

What is the most serious early complication of burns from electrical contact? Carvical spine injury Renal failure Hypovolemic shock Cardiac arhythmia

Cardiac arhythmia

Which of the following is correct when treating burn patient's? Cool burn with ice water Cover with a sterile, dry dressing Cover with clean, wet dressing Apply copiuos amount of burn cream

Cover with a sterile, dry dressing

Signs of a heat stroke include all of the following EXCEPT: Elevated core temperature Altered mental status Diaphoresis Hot, dry skin

Diaphoresis

Near-drowning is defined as: Drowning patient who was rescued before cardiac arrest Drowning causes unconsciousness, but not cardiac arrest Drowning victim that survives the first 24 hours, regardless of eventual outcome Any drowning victim that survives

Drowning victim that survives the first 24 hours, regardless of eventual outcome

What type of burn is shown? Partial thickness Superficial Full thickness Subcutaneous

Full thickness

Which of the following is NOT considered a substance or condition that could affect a patient's mental status? Epilepsy Heat cramps Infection Alcohol

Heat cramps

You are treating a patient who was working outside in August. The patient is c/o nausea and muscle cramps. The patient is pale, cool with excessive diaphoresis. What condition do you suspect? Heat cramps Cardiogenic shock Heat exhaustion Heat stroke

Heat exhaustion

Which of the following is the MOST reliable sign or symptom of an inhalation injury? Soot on the face Hoarseness Singed eyebrows Exposure to flash flame

Hoarseness

Which of the following is correct regarding fresh water drowning? Blood becomes thicker Cardiac arrest takes longer than salt water drowning Fresh water is isotonic Hyperkalemia results in cardiac arrest

Hyperkalemia results in cardiac arrest

All of the following are true regarding decompression sickness EXCEPT: Chest pain and coughing is common It does not cause altered mentation Occurs when divers ascend too quickly Presents with deep muscle pain

It does not cause altered mentation

What type of burn is shown? Subcutaneous Superficial Full thickness Partial thickness

Partial thickness

What condition is commonly associated with severe electrical burns? Rhabdomyolysis Hypovolemia Pulmonary edema Septic shock

Rhabdomyolysis

What is the proper treatment for a stingray "sting" after you remove the barb? Apply vinegar Soak in hot water Apply ice pack Splint the extremity

Soak in hot water

Which of the following is NOT a treatment for snake bites? Immobilize the bitten extremity Keep patient supine Suck out the poison Remove any jewelry

Suck out the poison