Management of Hand Burn Quiz

What is the skin covering the hand considered in terms of the total body surface area (TBSA)?

• 15%

• 20%

• 10%

• 5%

Which part of the hand has thin, elastic, and more flexible skin?

• Dorsal surface

• Palmar surface

• Fingertips

• Knuckles

What is the characteristic of palmar skin in terms of dermal and epidermal ridges?

• No ridges

• Thin dermis

• Thick dermis

• Alternating thick dermal and epidermal ridges

What is the characteristic of palmar skin in terms of dermal and epidermal ridges?

• No ridges

• Thin dermis

• Thick dermis

• Alternating thick dermal and epidermal ridges

Why is the dorsal surface of the hand commonly involved in burn injuries?

• To increase flexibility

• To avoid fair exposure

• To protect the thick palmar surface

• To reduce mobility

What is the main cause of a Swan-Neck deformity in hand burns?

• Joint instability

• Skin contracture

• Rupture of the extensor insertion

• Tightening of the intrinsics

What is the purpose of hydrotherapy in hand burn management?

• To increase scar tissue formation

• To prevent infection

• To minimize scar tissue formation

• To reduce blood flow

What is the recommended wearing schedule for compression garments in pressure therapy?

• 5 days a week, 8 hours per day

• 7 days a week, 23 hours per day

• 3 days a week, 12 hours per day

• Every other day, 6 hours per day

What is the main purpose of continuous passive motion (CPM) in hand burn rehabilitation?

• To prevent infection

• To immobilize the hand

• To increase range of motion

• To reduce pain

What is the key component of positioning in hand burn management?

• Keeping the wrist in flexion

• Placing an elongation force on healing tissue

• Closing the first web space

• Flexing the interphalangeal joints