Pediatric Burn Care Quiz

What is the primary focus of the video presented by Kathy?

• Nursing care of geriatric patients with burn injuries

• General nursing care techniques

• Nursing care of pediatric patients with burn injuries

• Nursing care of adult patients with burn injuries

Which type of burn is characterized by damage limited to the epidermis with no blisters?

• Deep full thickness burn

• Superficial burn

• Full thickness burn

• Deep partial thickness burn

What is a key indicator of a deep partial thickness burn?

• Presence of blisters

• Red or pink color of the skin

• Yellow or white color of the affected area

• Black color with hard inelastic eschar

Which chart is more accurate for estimating burn area in pediatric patients?

• Rule of Nines

• Lund and Browder chart

• Wallace Rule of Tens

• Parkland Formula

What should a nurse do if they suspect child abuse in a burn case?

• Ignore the suspicion

• Confront the guardians

• Prove the abuse before reporting

• Report the suspicion without needing proof

During the emergent phase of a burn injury, what is crucial for preventing hypovolemia?

• Providing nutritional supplements

• Fluid resuscitation with lactated Ringer's

• Administering oral fluids

• Applying topical antibiotics

What is the goal of fluid resuscitation in children under 30 kg during the emergent phase?

• Maintain urine output between 3 and 4 ml/kg/hr

• Maintain urine output between 2 and 3 ml/kg/hr

• Maintain urine output between 1 and 2 ml/kg/hr

• Maintain urine output between 0.5 and 1 ml/kg/hr

What is a key focus during the acute phase of burn injury care?

• Wound healing and infection control

• Stopping the burning process

• Securing IV access

• Administering tetanus vaccination

Why is mobility important during the acute phase of burn care?

• To prevent contractures

• To increase pain tolerance

• To reduce fluid loss

• To enhance skin graft adherence

What nutritional support might be necessary for burn patients during the acute phase?

• Supplementation with TPN or tube feedings

• Low protein diet

• Vitamin C supplements only

• High carbohydrate diet