Exam 25: Burns, Adverse Effects, and Poisonings

Patient was admitted with second-degree burns of the left hand and first-degree burns of the left forearm. The patient touched a hot steam pipe.

What are the four major types of abuse?

A 2-year-old child was admitted with an accidental electrical burn to the upper lip. The child was at home (single family) and had bitten on an electrical cord. The mother immediately sought medical attention. The burn was a full-thickness burn. Local wound care was performed. The patient was not having any breathing problems. Further intervention will depend on how the burn heals.Final Diagnosis: Full-thickness burn to upper lip due to electrical current

When the patient is admitted for burn injuries and other related conditions such as smoke inhalation, the circumstances of admission govern the selection of the principal or first-listed diagnosis.

Active treatment of nonhealing second-degree burn to right forearm due to hot iron while ironing (accidental): __________

A side effect or reaction to a drug that has been taken properly is called a(n) ____________.

Match each definition to one of the following items. -History of poisoning

Spontaneous hematoma in right thigh muscle due to anticoagulant; patient is taking Coumadin as prescribed for mechanical mitral valve replacement: __________

The patient was brought to the ER by her mother. The patient admits to being beaten by her husband. X-rays showed three fractured ribs on the right and a spiral fracture of the right humerus. The humeral fracture was manipulated and was found to be in alignment on follow-up x-rays. The patient was given pain medications and was discharged to the care of her mother.Final Diagnosis: Fracture of three ribs and shaft of humerus due to spousal abuse Procedure: Closed reduction of fracture right humerus

A patient has SIRS caused by an accidental burn from the flames from a single-family house fire. The patient has full-thickness skin loss burns of the legs (11%) with second-degree burns of the trunk (4%).

Patient was seen in the ER for superficial frostbite, both ears. Patient was exposed to cold weather.

During hospital stay, in the patient's room, the nurse accidentally administered insulin, and this caused hypoglycemia; patient does not have diabetes, and no insulin was ordered: __________