A Patient,age 37,sustained Partial- and Full-Thickness Burns to 26% of the Body

question 27

Multiple Choice

A patient,age 37,sustained partial- and full-thickness burns to 26% of the body surface area.When would the greatest fluid loss resulting from the burns occur?

• A) Within 12 hours after burn trauma
• B) 24 to 36 hours after burn trauma
• C) 24 to 48 hours after burn trauma
• D) 48 to 72 hours after burn trauma

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Definitions:

Forced Expiration

The act of expelling air from the lungs with effort beyond normal exhalation.

Diaphragm

is the primary muscle used in the process of breathing, separating the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity.

External Intercostals

Muscles located between the ribs that help expand the chest cavity during inhalation.

Prime Mover

The muscle or group of muscles primarily responsible for generating a specific movement in the body.