BURN & SCALD

What is the definition of a burn injury?

• An injury caused by cold only

• An injury caused by heat only

• An injury caused by electricity only

• An injury caused by heat, cold, electricity, chemical, or radiation

A burn that extends into fat is called

• Partial thickness

• 40% burn

• Full thickness

• Deep dermal

A superficial partial thickness burn is characterized by :

• Charred skin

• Reddened skin

• White, waxy appearance

• Unbroken blister

A patient is brought to the emergency department from the site of a chemical fire, where he suffered a burn that involves the epidermis, dermis, and the muscle and bone of the right arm. On inspection, the skin appears charred. Based on these assessment findings, what is the depth of the burn on the patient's arm?

• Superficial partial-thickness

• Deep partial-thickness

• Full partial-thickness

• Full-thickness

The most probable reason for not permitting a patient to eat or drink during the first 48 hours is :

• It is difficult to keep track of intake by mouth.

• The patient has a Curlings ulcer.

• The patient has ileus and will not absorb food and fluid.

• Patient is too upset and food may not appeal.

Using the Parkland Formula, a patient weighing 50kgms with a 40% burn should receive amount of fluid in the first 24 hours.

 

• 4000cc

• 8000cc

• 5400cc

• 4500cc

How is the total body surface area (TBSA) of a burn estimated in children?

• Rule of palms

• Rule of nines

• Lund Browder chart

• Rule of twos

What is the purpose of an escharotomy in burn management?

• To remove dead skin

• To relieve pressure caused by constricting force of circumferential burns

• To reconstruct cosmetic appearance

• To prevent infection

Which type of dressing is commonly used for burns and helps in preventing infection?

• Artificial skin dressing

• Biologic dressing

• Standard dressing

• Silver coated antimicrobial dressing

What is the main purpose of skin grafting in burn management?

• To reconstruct cosmetic appearance

• To relieve pain

• To prevent infection

• To cover wounds for faster healing