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Protection - burns
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Nursing
Undergraduate 2
12/11/2011

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Term
thermal
Definition
most common type of burn
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contact
Definition
____ burns are ussually full thickness burns
Term
systemic infection
Definition
the leading cause of death in major burn clients
Term
4 - 55
Definition
highest burn fatalities are children under __ and adults over ___
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2nd
Definition
___ degree burns have a blistery, wet appearance
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3rd
Definition
___ degree burns are tough, leathery, marbled,edema, etc.
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15 - 2
Definition
minor burn injuries are when 2nd degree burns cover less than __% of the body or 3rd degree burns cover less than __% of the body and do not involve the face, ears, eyes, hands, feet, and perineum
Term
15-25% 10%
Definition
moderate burn injuries are when 2nd degree burns cover __-__% of the body or 3rd degree burns over less than __% of the body w/ no special areas
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25% 10%
Definition
major burn injuries are when 2nd degree burns cover greater than __% of the body or 3rd degree burns cover greater than __% of the body
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