BSN 266 Sherpath Quizzes (Review HESI)
questions and 100% verified answers
2025/2026
Overview of Burn Injuries:
A nurse is caring for a patient who spilled boiling soup on her legs. Which type of burn will the nurse
see?
Thermal
Electrical
Chemical
Smoke inhalation - Answer Thermal
Thermal burns are caused by flame, flash, scald, or contact with hot objects (such as boiling soup).
Question 2 of 6
A family member of a patient with a severe facial burn asks the nurse why the patient's face is swollen.
Which statement made by the nurse is appropriate?
"Swelling is an expected inflammatory response of the body to a burn injury."
"Swelling occurs when a person is allergic to the substance that caused the burn."
"Moderate swelling is an expected side effect of the pain medications we are giving."
"Some swelling is expected during treatment because the patient has been lying down and resting." -
Answer "Swelling is an expected inflammatory response of the body to a burn injury."
Swelling is expected after a burn injury because of increased capillary permeability, which results in
leakage of fluids and electrolytes into the interstitium.
Question 3 of 6
A student nurse is caring for a patient with severe thermal burns. Which statement made by the student
nurse to the charge nurse indicates that additional teaching is needed?
"I will assess my patient regularly for pain and anxiety."
"An inflammatory response is necessary for the body to begin the healing process."
"The severity of my patient's burns is a result of the temperature of the burning agent and the contact
time."
