Question 1

A patient sustains chemical burns on both arms after a spill at work. What is the initial action by the health care providers in the emergency department (ED)?&#10;A) Begin aggressive irrigation of the site.&#10;B) Contact the poison control center.&#10;C) Remove the offending chemical and garments.&#10;D) Request the Material Safety Data information.

Accepted Answer

The first priority in treating chemical burns is to remove the offending chemical and any affected clothing in order to prevent further damage to the skin. Aggressive irrigation of the site can be initiated after the chemical is removed. Contacting the poison control center and obtaining Material Safety Data information may also be important, but removing the chemical is the immediate priority.

Question 2

A patient comes to the clinic after being splashed with boiling water while cooking. The patient has partial thickness burns on both forearms, the neck, and the chin. What will the provider do?&#10;A) Clean and dress the burn wounds.&#10;B) Order a CBC, glucose, and electrolytes.&#10;C) Perform a chest radiograph.&#10;D) Refer the patient to the emergency department (ED).

Accepted Answer

D

Deck 44: Burns Minor