Burns

1. 1. What is the primary cause of burns?

• A) Exposure to low temperatures

• B) Exposure to high temperatures

• C) Exposure to damp environments

• D) None of the above

2. How many degrees of burns are there?

• A) One

• B) Two

• C) Three

• D) Four

3. Which degree of burn affects only the outer layer of the skin?

• A) First-degree

• B) Second-degree

• C) Third-degree

• D) Fourth-degree

4. What is a common symptom of a second-degree burn?

• A) No visible changes to the skin

• B) Red, painful, dry, and no blisters

• C) Red, blistered, and may be swollen

• D) Charred black or white and stiff

5. What type of burn involves all layers of the skin and may affect underlying tissues?

• A) First-degree

• B) Second-degree

• C) Third-degree

• D) Fourth-degree

6. Which of the following is NOT a recommended first aid treatment for burns?

• A) Applying ice directly to the burn

• B) Cooling the burn under running water

• C) Covering the burn with sterile, non-adhesive bandages

• D) Taking over-the-counter pain relievers to manage pain

7. What is the potential complication of third-degree burns?

• A) Quick healing without scars

• B) Permanent scars

• C) Increased sensitivity in the affected area

• D) No complications

8. . Which method is used to classify the severity of burns?

 

• A) The Rule of Nines

• B) The Rule of Tens

• C) The Rule of Sevens

• D) The Rule of Fives

9. What can be a cause of chemical burns?

• A) Hot liquids

• B) Sun exposure

• C) Strong acids or bases

• D) Electric currents

10 Case Scenario: A 50-year-old woman is involved in a house fire and sustains third-degree partial- and full-thickness burns to the torso and upper extremities. After 24 hours of fluid resuscitation, the amount of fluid substantially exceeds what was calculated using the Parkland formula. The patient had no associated blunt trauma. Which of the following is the most likely reason for the increased fluid requirement?

•  (A) Miscalculation of cutaneous burns

•  (B) Inhalation injury

• (C) Miscalculation of the amount of fluid required

• (E) The amount of fluid resuscitation is not needed