Management of Burned Patient Quiz

What is the simplest management for burned patients?

• Skin grafting

• Conservative wound care and dressings

• Free-flap reconstruction

• Physical therapy

When is surgery for burned patients normally indicated?

• 24 hours after injury

• Immediately after injury

• 48 hours after injury

• 1 week after injury

What is the aim of reconstruction surgery for burned patients?

• Prevent infection

• Improve cosmetic appearance

• All of the above

• None of the above

What is the most common donor site for split-thickness skin grafts?

• Hand

• Back

• Groin

• Face

What is the main difference between a skin graft and a skin flap?

• A skin flap is used for cosmetic purposes

• A skin graft contains its own vasculature

• A skin flap does not have its own blood supply

• A skin graft is thicker than a skin flap

What is the first phase of healing for skin grafts?

• Phase of revascularization

• Phase of organization

• Phase of serum imbibition

• Phase of inflammation

What is the main cause of skin graft failure?

• Infection

• Collection of fluid beneath graft

• Inadequate blood supply to wound bed

• Graft movement

What are the types of skin substitutes based on permanence?

• Permanent and synthetic

• Temporary and biological

• Permanent and biological

• Temporary and synthetic

What is the main advantage of meshed grafts over sheet grafts?

• They are easier to apply

• They are more cost-effective

• They are thicker

• They allow leakage of serum and blood

What is the main complication associated with donor site problems?

• Infection

• Scarring/contracture

• Failure to heal

• Avascularity