Posted: August 16th, 2017

When the emergency nurse learns that the patient suffered injury from a flash flame, the nurse anticipates which depth of burn?

When the emergency nurse learns that the patient suffered injury from a flash flame, the nurse anticipates which depth of burn?
a) Deep partial thickness
A deep partial thickness burn is similar to a second-degree burn and is associated with scalds and flash flames.
b) Superficial partial thickness
Superficial partial thickness burns are similar to first-degree burns and are associated with sunburns.
c) Full thickness
Full thickness burns are similar to third-degree burns and are associated with direct flame, electric current, and chemical contact.
d) Superficial
Injury from a flash flame is not associated with a burn that is limited to the epidermis.