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Wounds and Burns types and treatment

Total questions: 95

Worksheet time: 49mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The skin serves as a barrier against ______ and pathogens.

a)

injuries

b)

vitamins

c)

hormones

d)

enzymes

2.

When wounds occur, a series of events promote ______.

a)

healing

b)

infection

c)

dehydration

d)

paralysis

3.

What is a wound? Fill in the blank: A wound is any break in the skin, either from ______ or surgical incision.

a)

injury

b)

exercise

c)

medication

d)

digestion

4.

Healing of a wound depends on which of the following factors?

a)

Location

b)

Injury type

c)

Blood supply

d)

Overall health

e)

All of the above

5.

What is an open wound?

a)

Skin remains intact, but underlying tissues are damaged.

b)

Break in the skin, exposing underlying tissues.

c)

A type of closed wound.

d)

None of the above.

6.

Fill in the blank: A closed wound is when the skin remains ________, but underlying tissues are damaged.

a)

intact

b)

broken

c)

bruised

d)

open

7.

Which type of wound is described as 'outer skin layers rubbed away; usually heals without scarring'?

a)

Abrasion

b)

Incision

c)

Laceration

d)

Puncture

8.

Fill in the blank: A ________ is a smooth cut from a scalpel or sharp object; may cause bleeding and scarring.

a)

Incision

b)

Abrasion

c)

Contusion

d)

Laceration

9.

Which type of wound can lead to heavy bleeding and scarring due to an irregular tear?

a)

Abrasion

b)

Incision

c)

Laceration

d)

Puncture

10.

Look at the image and identify the type of wound shown.

a)

Abrasion

b)

Incision

c)

Laceration

d)

Puncture

11.

Look at the image and identify the type of wound shown.

a)

Abrasion

b)

Incision

c)

Laceration

d)

Puncture

12.

What should you do to control bleeding?

a)

Apply pressure to the wound.

b)

Give the person water to drink.

c)

Ask the person to walk around.

d)

Cover the wound with ice only.

13.

Managing Bleeding: What should you do after cleaning the wound?

a)

Apply a bandage.

b)

Leave it open to air.

c)

Rub dirt on it.

d)

Ignore the wound.

14.

Managing Bleeding: Deep wounds may require which of the following?

a)

Bandages

b)

Sutures or staples

c)

Ice packs

d)

Antibiotics

15.

Which of the following statements about arterial bleeding is true?

a)

Arterial bleeding is mild and slow.

b)

Arterial bleeding is severe and urgent; bright red blood spurts.

c)

Arterial bleeding does not require immediate attention.

d)

Arterial bleeding is always internal.

16.

What should you do to control arterial bleeding? Fill in the blank: ________ and elevate the bleeding site.

a)

Apply pressure

b)

Apply ice

c)

Bandage loosely

d)

Lower the bleeding site

17.

What is the purpose of applying direct pressure to a wound?

a)

To stop the bleeding.

b)

To increase blood flow.

c)

To clean the wound.

d)

To numb the area.

18.

Venous bleeding produces a steady flow of which color of blood?

a)

Bright red

b)

Dark red

c)

Blue

d)

Yellow

19.

Burns are epithelial injuries caused by ________, chemical, or electrical agents. Fill in the blank.

a)

thermal

b)

mechanical

c)

bacterial

d)

magnetic

20.

Burns can affect which parts of the body?

a)

Only the skin

b)

Only the internal linings

c)

Both the skin and internal linings of the body

d)

Only the muscles

21.

Which degree of burn affects only the epidermis and causes redness and minor pain?

a)

First Degree

b)

Second Degree

c)

Third Degree

d)

Fourth Degree

22.

Which degree of burn extends into the dermis and causes blisters and swelling?

a)

First Degree

b)

Second Degree

c)

Third Degree

d)

Fourth Degree

23.

Which degree of burn destroys both epidermis and dermis and may require skin grafts?

a)

First Degree

b)

Second Degree

c)

Third Degree

d)

Fourth Degree

24.

Which degree of burn extends to muscle and bone, causing severe damage and is life-threatening?

a)

First Degree

b)

Second Degree

c)

Third Degree

d)

Fourth Degree

25.

Which of the following best describes the sequence of events in healing?

a)

A) Healing involves a random chain of events.

b)

B) Healing involves a sequential chain of events.

c)

C) Healing does not involve any chain of events.

d)

D) Healing is instantaneous.

26.

What happens when blood vessels break during the healing process?

a)

No bleeding occurs.

b)

Bleeding and clot formation occur.

c)

The wound immediately closes.

d)

The area becomes infected.

27.

Fill in the blank: A ______ forms to protect the damaged area during the healing process.

a)

scab

b)

scar

c)

rash

d)

bruise

28.

Inflammation is characterized by _______ , heat, swelling, and pain.

a)

redness

b)

itching

c)

numbness

d)

coldness

29.

What is the function of inflammation in response to injury?

a)

It causes infection

b)

It confines the injury and promotes healing

c)

It increases pain only

d)

It destroys healthy cells

30.

Which type of cells ingest dead cells and debris during inflammation?

a)

Red blood cells

b)

Phagocytic cells

c)

Platelets

d)

Nerve cells

31.

Connective tissues release _______ at the wound margins. (Role of Fibroblasts)

a)

fibroblasts

b)

collagen

c)

elastin

d)

macrophages

32.

What do fibroblasts do during wound healing? (Role of Fibroblasts)

a)

Release antibodies

b)

Pull tissue over the open wound

c)

Destroy bacteria

d)

Form scabs

33.

This process aids in closing the wound and forming new _______. (Role of Fibroblasts)

a)

tissue

b)

bones

c)

enzymes

d)

hormones

34.

What forms from the clot to protect the wound?

a)

Scab

b)

Scar

c)

Bruise

d)

Blister

35.

Fill in the blank: A scab prevents further ______ and infection.

a)

injury

b)

growth

c)

digestion

d)

respiration

36.

After an injury, the blood helps protect the wound by:

a)

forming a clot to stop bleeding

b)

increasing the heart rate

c)

causing the skin to harden

d)

removing all bacteria instantly

37.

Which of the following may lead to scar tissue formation?

a)

Minor scratches

b)

Severe wounds

c)

Sunburn

d)

Allergic reactions

38.

Burns can lead to _______, shock, and reduced circulation.

a)

dehydration

b)

infection

c)

bleeding

d)

fracture

39.

Monitoring and _______ these effects is crucial for recovery.

a)

managing

b)

ignoring

c)

delaying

d)

exaggerating

40.

What is the first step in the treatment of wounds?

a)

Clean the wound to prevent infection.

b)

Apply a bandage without cleaning.

c)

Ignore the wound and let it heal naturally.

d)

Cover the wound with dirt to stop bleeding.

41.

Which of the following should be applied to a wound as needed?

a)

Antiseptics and dressings

b)

Water

c)

Oil

d)

Paint

42.

What should you monitor for after treating a wound?

a)

Signs of infection or complications

b)

Signs of healing

c)

Signs of bleeding

d)

Signs of pain

43.

What is the recommended treatment for first-degree burns?

a)

Cool compresses and pain relief.

b)

Apply butter to the burn.

c)

Break any blisters that form.

d)

Cover with ice directly.

44.

What should you do for second-degree burns?

a)

Keep blisters intact; seek medical attention if severe.

b)

Pop the blisters and apply ice directly.

c)

Apply butter or oil to the burn area.

d)

Ignore the burn and cover it with a dirty cloth.

45.

What is the treatment for third and fourth-degree burns?

a)

Require professional medical treatment and possible surgery.

b)

Apply ice directly to the burns.

c)

Treat at home with over-the-counter ointments only.

d)

Cover with cotton and wait for healing.

46.

Importance of Proper Care: Proper care promotes faster healing and reduces _________

a)

complications

b)

hydration

c)

nutrition

d)

exercise

47.

Why is proper wound care important?

a)

It promotes faster healing and reduces complications.

b)

It increases the risk of infection.

c)

It delays recovery.

d)

It has no effect on healing.

48.

Fill in the blank: Use __________ cleanser as directed by a healthcare provider when cleaning a wound.

a)

antiseptic

b)

detergent

c)

abrasive

d)

moisturizing

49.

Fill in the blank: When applying a dressing, use ______ gloves.

a)

sterile

b)

dirty

c)

plastic

d)

bare

50.

Fill in the blank: Avoid dragging the bandage to prevent introducing ______.

a)

microorganisms

b)

oxygen

c)

moisture

d)

heat

51.

Fill in the blank: Secure the dressing with ______ tape and check circulation.

a)

hypoallergenic

b)

duct

c)

masking

d)

electrical

52.

Which of the following is the first step when changing a bandage?

a)

Remove the dressing carefully

b)

Use bandage scissors to cut the bandage material

c)

Clean the wound before applying a new sterile dressing

d)

Apply ointment

53.

Fill in the blank: When changing a bandage, you should use _______ to cut the bandage material.

a)

bandage scissors

b)

kitchen knife

c)

nail clippers

d)

tweezers

54.

What should you soak stuck dressings in before removal?

a)

Sterile saline or water

b)

Alcohol

c)

Hydrogen peroxide

d)

Vinegar

55.

What precautions should be taken during dressing changes to prevent contamination?

a)

Take precautions to prevent contamination during dressing changes.

b)

Use bare hands to touch the wound directly.

c)

Ignore the cleanliness of the environment.

d)

Reuse old dressings without sterilizing.

56.

Where should used materials be disposed of after dealing with stuck dressings?

a)

Regular trash bin

b)

Biohazard container

c)

Recycling bin

d)

Laundry basket

57.

Which of the following is a common sign of wound infection?

a)

Redness

b)

Swelling

c)

Warmth

d)

Pain around the wound

e)

All of the above

58.

Fill in the blank: Other symptoms of wound infection may include ______ drainage and fever.

a)

purulent

b)

clear

c)

watery

d)

bloody

59.

Fill in the blank: One type of wound is called a _________.

a)

Laceration

b)

Sprain

c)

Fracture

d)

Contusion

60.

Fill in the blank: A _________ is a type of wound that is caused by a sharp object piercing the skin.

a)

Puncture

b)

Abrasion

c)

Contusion

d)

Laceration

61.

Fill in the blank: An _________ (skin tear) is a type of wound.

a)

Avulsion

b)

Laceration

c)

Abrasion

d)

Contusion

62.

Fill in the blank: An _________ (surgical or related) is a type of wound.

a)

Incision

b)

Contusion

c)

Abrasion

d)

Laceration

63.

Treatments for abrasions sometimes require _______ ointment.

a)

antibiotic

b)

moisturizing

c)

antifungal

d)

steroid

64.

It is important to keep an abrasion clean and moist with periods of open air because:

a)

it promotes faster healing and reduces the risk of infection.

b)

it causes the wound to dry out and heal more slowly.

c)

it increases the chance of scarring.

d)

it prevents the formation of new skin.

65.

Bullet wounds are often called ______ wounds.

a)

puncture

b)

abrasion

c)

incised

d)

lacerated

66.

Which of the following is a common cause of puncture wounds?

a)

Stepping on a nail

b)

Paper cut

c)

Sunburn

d)

Frostbite

67.

What is an incision?

a)

A) A type of infection

b)

B) When a doctor or surgeon cuts tissues open

c)

C) A type of medication

d)

D) A type of bandage

68.

Why is it important to follow doctors' orders to keep a wound clean and dry after an incision?

a)

To prevent infection and promote healing.

b)

To make the wound look better.

c)

To avoid having to visit the doctor again.

d)

To speed up the scarring process only.

69.

Look at the images of the wrist. What type of injury is shown in these pictures?

a)

Bruise

b)

Burn

c)

Cut

d)

Fracture

70.

Look at the image of the person's leg. What type of injury is shown in the image?

a)

Burn

b)

Abrasion

c)

Fracture

d)

Insect bite

71.

What is shown in the image?

a)

3rd Degree Burn

b)

A bruise on a hand

c)

1st degree burn

d)

2nd Degree burn

72.

Which of these is a basic first aid procedure?

a)

cleaning and bandaging a cut

b)

putting a cast on a broken arm

c)

getting an x-ray of a swollen finger

d)

popping a dislocated shoulder back into place

73.

What is an abrasion?

a)

A deep cut in the skin

b)

When the skin rubs against something rough; scrape

c)

A burn caused by heat

d)

A swelling under the skin

74.

Look at the image of the palm with a wound. What is the most likely cause of this type of wound?

a)

Avulsion/ skin tear

b)

puncture

c)

abrasion

d)

incision

75.

What is shown in the image?

a)

3rd Degree Burn

b)

A bruise on a hand

c)

1st degree burn

d)

2nd Degree burn

76.

Which of these is a basic first aid procedure?

a)

cleaning and bandaging a cut

b)

putting a cast on a broken arm

c)

getting an x-ray of a swollen finger

d)

popping a dislocated shoulder back into place

77.

Which type of wound is this?

a)

Laceration

b)

Avulsion

c)

Puncture

d)

Abrasion

78.

What type of wound is shown?

a)

Puncture

b)

Abrasion

c)

Laceration

d)

Incision

79.

What type of wound is shown?

a)

Abrasion

b)

Laceration

c)

Puncture

d)

Incision

80.

What type of wound is shown?

a)

Laceration

b)

Abrasion

c)

Incision

d)

Puncture

81.

What type of wound is this?

a)

Puncture

b)

Avulsion

c)

Incision

d)

Abrasion

82.

What type of wound is shown?

a)

Abrasion

b)

Laceration

c)

Avulsion

d)

Puncture

83.

When applying a bandage Step 1 is:

a)

Antiseptic

b)

Wound Preparation

c)

Stopping the bleeding

d)

Apply layers of the bandage

e)

None of these

84.

When applying a bandage Step 2 is:

a)

Antiseptic

b)

Wound Preparation

c)

Stopping the bleeding

d)

Apply layers of the bandage

e)

All of these should be done at once

85.

When applying a bandage Step 3 is:

a)

Antiseptic

b)

Apply layers of the bandage

c)

Wound Preparation

d)

Stop bleeding

e)

None of these

86.

When applying a bandage Step 4 is:

a)

Apply layers of the bandage

b)

Antiseptic

c)

Wound Preparation

d)

Stop Bleeding

e)

Daily checks of the bandage

87.

debridement is:

a)

The removal of damaged tissue or foreign objects from a wound.

b)

The inclusion of damaged tissue or foreign objects from a wound.

c)

The cleansing of a wound before care

d)

A pain management technique

88.

Bandages must be changed

a)

Every day or 2

b)

Depending on the severity of the wound

c)

Once a week

d)

Until they fall off

89.

What are the FOUR purposes of bandaging?

a)

Secure dressings

b)

Reduce swelling

c)

Provide comfort

d)

Support and immobilize limbs

e)

Control bleeding

90.

Which cell plays a major role in chronic inflammation by performing a wide range of functions?

a)

Lymphocyte

b)

Macrophage

c)

Plasma cells

d)

Mast cells

91.

During what process will pathogens be engulfed by white blood cells that ingest foreign particles?

(a)  

92.

Which of the following vascular change that corresponds with redness?

a)

Increased vascular permeability

b)

Vasodilation

c)

Chemotaxis

d)

Infiltration of white blood cells

93.

The nurse recognizes that which of the following are classic signs of inflammation? (select all that apply)

a)

redness

b)

heat

c)

fever

d)

swelling

e)

pain

94.

What is the localized collection of pus called?

a)

Abscess

b)

Angioblast

c)

Bacteremia

d)

Contractures

95.

What is the term used to describe the collection of pus in a body cavity?

a)

Empyema

b)

Fever

c)

Phagocytosis

d)

Platelets

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