Burns & Trauma Cheat Sheet

Burns & Trauma Cheat Sheet
NCLEX® & Bedside Nursing Quick Reference
Burns and trauma questions are high-priority, high-stress topics on the NCLEX®. They test your ability to prioritize airway, calculate burn severity, and choose the best first nursing action. This Burns & Trauma Cheat Sheet simplifies those concepts so you can respond confidently — on exams and at the bedside.
Designed for NCLEX® prep, nursing school, and new graduate nurses, this guide focuses on what matters most when seconds count.
✅ What’s Included
✔ Primary trauma survey (ABCDE) priorities
✔ Burn depth classification (1st–4th degree)
✔ Rule of 9s (adult burn calculation)
✔ Identification of major vs minor burns
✔ Parkland formula overview for fluid resuscitation
✔ Airway and inhalation injury warning signs
✔ Burn phases (emergent, acute, rehabilitative)
✔ Pain management & infection prevention basics
✔ NCLEX® safety tips, prioritization cues & mnemonics
🧠 Perfect For
• NCLEX® preparation
• Med-surg and emergency exams
• Clinical rotations
• New graduate nurses
• Quick trauma review before shifts
⭐ Why Students & Nurses Love This Sheet
✔ Makes the Rule of 9s easy to remember
✔ Clarifies trauma priorities without overwhelm
✔ Helps answer “What do I do first?” questions
✔ Focuses on airway, circulation, and safety
📄 Product Details
• Digital download (PDF)
• 3–5 pages
• Print-friendly & tablet-friendly
• Instant access after purchase
⚠️ Please Note
• This is a digital product — no physical item will be mailed
• Due to the nature of digital downloads, no refunds
🏥 From The Nursing Headquarters
Created to help nurses stay calm, focused, and confident during high-acuity situations.