Which Interventions Are Appropriate for a Burn Patient Newly Admitted

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which interventions are appropriate for a burn patient newly admitted to the emergency department?

• A) Cover burns with sterile saline-saturated towels.
• B) Carefully remove clothing adhered to burned areas.
• C) Carefully avoid disturbing blisters.
• D) Remove jewelry from injured limbs.
• E) Determine the causative agent of the burn.

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Definitions:

Interval Schedules

A type of operant conditioning reinforcement schedule where the first response is rewarded only after a specified amount of time has elapsed.

FR 30 Schedule

A fixed-ratio schedule of reinforcement where a specific behavior is rewarded after it has been performed a fixed number of times, in this case, 30 times.

VR 30 Schedule

A variable ratio reinforcement schedule where a response is reinforced, on average, every thirtieth time it is made.

Response Deprivation Theory

A principle that suggests a behavior can become more frequent if it is restricted or prevented below its baseline level of occurrence.