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WorksheetsBURN & SCALD
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
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
