Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 62%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
Admission Notes:36 y/o female with bilateral leg burns.
NKFDA.
Health history of asthma and seasonal allergies.
Wound Assessment:
Bilateral leg burns present with a white and leather Like appearance.
No blisters or bleeding present.
Patient rates pain 2/10 on a scale of 0 to 1 0
A nurse reviews the following data in the chart of a patient with burn injuries: Based on the data provided, how would the nurse categorize this patients injuries?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
White, leather-like burns without blisters indicate full-thickness damage, extending through the entire skin.