Question 1

The differentiation between a full-thickness burn and a subdermal burn would be that the subdermal burn involves destruction of

Accepted Answer

A) the epidermis only. 
B) the epidermis and the top layer of the dermis. 
C) the dermis and some of the subcutaneous fat. 
D) the dermis and all of the subcutaneous fat. 
A) the epidermis only. 
B) the epidermis and the top layer of the dermis. 
C) the dermis and some of the subcutaneous fat. 
D) the dermis and all of the subcutaneous fat. D

Question 2

Following a burn injury,common contracture position to avoid at the hip is a position of

Accepted Answer

A) extension. 
B) flexion. 
C) abduction. 
D) external rotation. 
A) extension. 
B) flexion. 
C) abduction. 
D) external rotation. B

Question 3

Wound contraction includes

Accepted Answer

A) active movement of the wound edges inward. 
B) active remodeling of the scar. 
C) formation of new tissue. 
D) histamine release. 
A) active movement of the wound edges inward. 
B) active remodeling of the scar. 
C) formation of new tissue. 
D) histamine release. A

Question 4

Cells in the basal layer of the epidermis allow the epidermis to

Accepted Answer

A) regenerate. 
B) secrete oil that lubricates the skin. 
C) protect the skin from infection. 
D) retain heat. 
A) regenerate. 
B) secrete oil that lubricates the skin. 
C) protect the skin from infection. 
D) retain heat.

Question 5

An escharotomy is indicated when

Accepted Answer

A) a skin graft is performed. 
B) a patient has a superficial partial-thickness wound. 
C) there is compression of underlying vasculature. 
D) there is hypertrophic scarring. 
A) a skin graft is performed. 
B) a patient has a superficial partial-thickness wound. 
C) there is compression of underlying vasculature. 
D) there is hypertrophic scarring.

Question 6

Compression garments are often worn for a period of __________ hours per day for _________ months.

Accepted Answer

A) 8; 3 to 6 
B) 10; 6 to 12 
C) 15; 10 to 12 
D) 23; 12 to 18 
A) 8; 3 to 6 
B) 10; 6 to 12 
C) 15; 10 to 12 
D) 23; 12 to 18

Question 7

Increased core body temperature and muscle atrophy are common symptoms seen in patients with a burn because of

Accepted Answer

A) heterotrophic ossification. 
B) infection. 
C) increased metabolism. 
D) scar formation. 
A) heterotrophic ossification. 
B) infection. 
C) increased metabolism. 
D) scar formation.

Question 8

The ridges and valleys in the interface between the epidermis and dermis serve to

Accepted Answer

A) house pacinian corpuscles. 
B) allow thermoregulation and water retention. 
C) secrete oil that lubricates the skin. 
D) provide mechanical resistance to shear forces. 
A) house pacinian corpuscles. 
B) allow thermoregulation and water retention. 
C) secrete oil that lubricates the skin. 
D) provide mechanical resistance to shear forces.

Question 9

A burn injury from a scalding incident that presents as red in color with intact blisters would be classified as a ___________ burn.

Accepted Answer

A) superficial 
B) superficial partial-thickness 
C) superficial deep-thickness 
D) full-thickness 
A) superficial 
B) superficial partial-thickness 
C) superficial deep-thickness 
D) full-thickness

Question 10

The application of a topical agent to a burn followed by dressings is known as a/n __________ technique.

Accepted Answer

A) open 
B) closed 
C) allograft 
D) xenograft 
A) open 
B) closed 
C) allograft 
D) xenograft

Question 11

Allowing a burn wound to demarcate for several days is common in a _____________ burn.

Accepted Answer

A) subdermal 
B) full-thickness 
C) deep partial thickness 
D) superficial 
A) subdermal 
B) full-thickness 
C) deep partial thickness 
D) superficial

Question 12

A __________ is the use of the patient's own skin taken from an uninvolved area and transplanted to cover the burned area.

Accepted Answer

A) xenograft 
B) heterograft 
C) allograft 
D) autograft 
A) xenograft 
B) heterograft 
C) allograft 
D) autograft

Question 13

In epidermal burn wound healing,migration of epidermal cells stop

Accepted Answer

A) in the maturation stage of healing. 
B) as the papilla of the hair follicle emerges. 
C) due to contact inhibition. 
D) once the wound is completely healed. 
A) in the maturation stage of healing. 
B) as the papilla of the hair follicle emerges. 
C) due to contact inhibition. 
D) once the wound is completely healed.

Question 14

The inflammatory stage of healing involves

Accepted Answer

A) scar synthesis. 
B) wound contraction. 
C) reduced fibroblast activity. 
D) clot formation. 
A) scar synthesis. 
B) wound contraction. 
C) reduced fibroblast activity. 
D) clot formation.

Question 15

A Z-plasty is used to

Accepted Answer

A) apply a mesh graft. 
B) remove tissue from a donor site. 
C) improve circulation of a graft. 
D) lengthen a scar that causes contracture. 
A) apply a mesh graft. 
B) remove tissue from a donor site. 
C) improve circulation of a graft. 
D) lengthen a scar that causes contracture.

Question 16

Following a burn injury,active assistive exercises are the most common form of exercise for patients

Accepted Answer

A) who are alert and able to follow commands. 
B) who cannot achieve full ROM. 
C) who have limited or no sensation. 
D) in unaffected areas only. 
A) who are alert and able to follow commands. 
B) who cannot achieve full ROM. 
C) who have limited or no sensation. 
D) in unaffected areas only.

Exam 27: Burns

The differentiation between a full-thickness burn and a subdermal burn would be that the subdermal burn involves destruction of

Following a burn injury,common contracture position to avoid at the hip is a position of

Wound contraction includes

Cells in the basal layer of the epidermis allow the epidermis to

An escharotomy is indicated when

Compression garments are often worn for a period of __________ hours per day for _________ months.

Increased core body temperature and muscle atrophy are common symptoms seen in patients with a burn because of

The ridges and valleys in the interface between the epidermis and dermis serve to

A burn injury from a scalding incident that presents as red in color with intact blisters would be classified as a ___________ burn.

The application of a topical agent to a burn followed by dressings is known as a/n __________ technique.

Allowing a burn wound to demarcate for several days is common in a _____________ burn.

A __________ is the use of the patient's own skin taken from an uninvolved area and transplanted to cover the burned area.

In epidermal burn wound healing,migration of epidermal cells stop

The inflammatory stage of healing involves

A Z-plasty is used to

Following a burn injury,active assistive exercises are the most common form of exercise for patients

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