Burn Injuries Part 1 Explained Simply | Everything You Need for Finals & NCLEX Nursing Study Guide

Finals week is HERE and you need to know burn injuries COLD. In this 30-minute study session, I'm breaking down everything you need for your Critical Care finals and NCLEX—with NCLEX-style questions after every segment so you can test yourself as you learn! This is PART 1 of 2. Today we're covering types of burns, classification by depth, the Rule of Nines, fluid resuscitation (Parkland formula), and assessment priorities. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro - We've Got This Together! 3:00 Types of Burns (Thermal, Chemical, Electrical, Inhalation) 8:00 NCLEX Question #1 10:00 Burn Classification by Depth (1st, 2nd, 3rd Degree) 15:00 NCLEX Question #2 20:00 Rule of Nines - Calculate TBSA 25:00 NCLEX Question #3 (Calculation!) 28:00 Fluid Resuscitation - Parkland Formula 33:00 NCLEX Question #4 (Calculation!) 38:00 Assessment Priorities (ABCs, Circumferential Burns) 42:00 Key Takeaways & You've Got This! 🎓 TOPICS COVERED: ✓ Four types of burn injuries and mechanisms ✓ Burn depth classification (superficial, partial-thickness, full-thickness) ✓ Zones of injury (coagulation, stasis, hyperemia) ✓ Rule of Nines for calculating %TBSA (adults vs children) ✓ Palm method (1% TBSA) ✓ Parkland Formula for fluid resuscitation ✓ Timing of fluid administration (first 8 hours vs next 16 hours) ✓ Special considerations for electrical burns ✓ Primary and secondary survey assessment ✓ Circumferential burn complications 🚨 CRITICAL FORMULAS: Rule of Nines: Head 9%, Arms 18%, Anterior trunk 18%, Posterior trunk 18%, Legs 36%, Genitalia 1% Parkland Formula: 4 mL × kg × %TBSA burned = 24-hour fluid total Urine output goal: 30-50 mL/hour (0.5 mL/kg/hour) Electrical burn urine goal: 75-100 mL/hour 💡 NCLEX-STYLE QUESTIONS INCLUDED: Question #1: Type and depth of burn identification Question #2: Burn classification based on appearance Question #3: TBSA calculation using Rule of Nines Question #4: Parkland formula fluid calculation 🔥 BURN NURSING PRIORITIES: Early intubation if inhalation injury suspected Aggressive fluid resuscitation (Parkland formula) Monitor urine output (titrate fluids to goal) Assess for compartment syndrome (circumferential burns) Prevent hypothermia (keep patient warm!) Pain management (yes, even full-thickness burns can be painful!) 🩺 PERFECT FOR: Nursing students studying for finals (especially Critical Care!) NCLEX prep (burns are HIGH YIELD!) New ICU/burn unit nurses Anyone who finds burn calculations confusing 📚 COMING NEXT WEEK - PART 2: Wound care and debridement Skin grafting (autograft, homograft, xenograft) Infection prevention Complications (compartment syndrome, inhalation injury, sepsis) Nutritional support (hypermetabolic state) Rehabilitation and psychological considerations 💬 STUDY TOGETHER: How many NCLEX questions did you get right? Drop your score in the comments! 4/4 = You're ready for finals! 🔥 3/4 = Almost there! Review the one you missed! 2/4 = Watch again and take notes! 0-1/4 = No worries! That's why we're studying! What burn topic still confuses you most? Parkland formula calculations? Rule of Nines? Burn depth classification? Inhalation injury? Let me know and I'll make sure to emphasize it in Part 2! 📌 SUBSCRIBE for weekly nursing content focused on helping you ACE your finals and pass NCLEX. I'm a nursing student too—we're in this together! 🔔 Turn on notifications for Part 2 next week! #NursingStudent #BurnInjuries #Finals #NCLEX #CriticalCareNursing #ParklandFormula #RuleOfNines #NursingSchool #StudyWithMe #FinalsWeek #NCLEXPrep #BurnNursing #MedSurgNursing #ICUNursing --- 🎓 STUDY RESOURCES MENTIONED: Rule of Nines diagram Burn depth comparison chart Parkland formula calculation worksheet TBSA estimation guide I'm Tochi, a nursing student studying Critical Care, Pharmacology, and Community Health. I make these videos because finals week is STRESSFUL, and you deserve clear, concise content that actually helps you pass. Every week, I post nursing content designed to help you understand (not just memorize) critical concepts. My mission: Help nursing students feel confident, prepared, and empowered going into exams. You've got this. I've got you. Let's ace these finals together! 💙 ⚖️ DISCLAIMER: The content provided in this video is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. The information presented is based on current nursing education standards and clinical guidelines. Always follow your institution's policies and procedures. 📊 NEXT IN THE SERIES: 🔹 Part 2: Burn Wound Care, Grafting & Complications (Next Week!) --- © 2025 BNurseprenur. All rights reserved.