NSG 252 Burns (Complete And Verified Study material) (40pages) LEARNEXAMS

1. Partial-Thickness Burns: Answer - Nerve endings are exposed, increasing sensitivityand pain 2. Full-Thickness Burns: Answer - Nerve endings are completely destroyed. At first, thesewounds may not transmitsensation except at wound edges.Patients often have dullor pressure type of pain. 3. Superficial Burn: Answer Color: Pink to RedEdema: Mild Pain: Yes Blisters: NoEschar: No Healing Time: 3-6 days Grafts Required: No Example: Sunburn, flash burns (welding) 4. Superficial Partial-Thickness Burn: Answer Color: Pink to Red Edema: Mild to moderate Pain: Yes Blisters:Yes Eschar: No Healing Time: About 2 weeks Grafts Required: No Example: Scalds, flames, brief contact with hot objects 5. Deep Partial-Thickness Burn: Answer Color: Red to white Edema: Moderate