Deck 54: Burn Injuries

Question 1

It is true that second-degree, superficial partial-thickness burns

A) are less painful than third-degree burns.
B) involve only the epidermis.
C) usually heal in 7 to 21 days.
D) are rarely associated with scar formation.

Answer 1

usually heal in 7 to 21 days.

Question 2

The primary aim of burn wound management is to prevent

A) trauma to burned tissue.
B) microbial colonization of the wound.
C) the wound from drying out.
D) premature wound closure.

Answer 2

microbial colonization of the wound.

Question 3

The third element essential to survival after major burn injury is

A) excision of the burn followed by skin grafting.
B) frequent wound debridement to encourage wound healing.
C) hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
D) continuous topical antibiotic therapy.

Answer 3

excision of the burn followed by skin grafting.

Question 4

The first priority when rescuing a burned individual is

A) establishing a patent airway.
B) removing his or her clothing.
C) eliminating the source of the burn.
D) covering the wounds with wet sheets.

Question 5

The majority of electrical burns in children are caused by

A) playing with electrical outlets.
B) playing with defective electrical cords.
C) biting on extension cords.
D) putting fingers in electrical sockets.

Question 6

The time between the end of burn shock and closure of the burn to less than 20% of total body surface area is called the ________ phase.

A) postshock
B) rehabilitation
C) critical
D) emergent

Question 7

Burn shock is the direct result of

A) hypovolemia.
B) cardiac depression.
C) infection.
D) increased capillary permeability.

Question 8

The immediate management of a thermal burn victim once the fire has been extinguished is to

A) cover with blankets to prevent shock.
B) monitor for signs of respiratory impairment.
C) apply lubricant to the burn area.
D) start an IV line.

Question 9

The goal of nutritional support of the burned individual is to

A) limit the glucose available to infectious organisms.
B) create a positive nitrogen balance.
C) protect the kidney from excessive protein intake.
D) avoid hyperlipidemia.

Question 10

Electrical injury may cause extensive damage to low-resistance tissues, particularly

A) bone and muscle.
B) nerves and blood vessels.
C) epidermis.
D) dermis and subcutaneous tissue.

Question 11

It is true that covering a burn with cool wet sheets

A) promotes comfort.
B) facilitates healing.
C) prevents fluid loss.
D) promotes hypothermia.

Question 12

The most common cause of burn injuries in children is

A) house fires.
B) cigarette burns.
C) scalding with hot water.
D) contact with chemical agents.

Question 13

A necessary intervention when managing burns associated with automobile airbag injury include

A) irrigation with water.
B) application of steroid cream.
C) IV infusion of antibiotics.
D) debridement of skin.