Question 1

The goal of nutritional support of the burned individual is to

Accepted Answer

A)  limit the glucose available to infectious organisms. 
B)  create a positive nitrogen balance. 
C)  protect the kidney from excessive protein intake. 
D)  avoid hyperlipidemia. 
A)  limit the glucose available to infectious organisms. 
B)  create a positive nitrogen balance. 
C)  protect the kidney from excessive protein intake. 
D)  avoid hyperlipidemia. B

Question 2

Burn shock is the direct result of

Accepted Answer

A)  hypovolemia. 
B)  cardiac depression. 
C)  infection. 
D)  increased capillary permeability. 
A)  hypovolemia. 
B)  cardiac depression. 
C)  infection. 
D)  increased capillary permeability. D

Question 3

The primary aim of burn wound management is to prevent

Accepted Answer

A)  trauma to burned tissue. 
B)  microbial colonization of the wound. 
C)  the wound from drying out. 
D)  premature wound closure. 
A)  trauma to burned tissue. 
B)  microbial colonization of the wound. 
C)  the wound from drying out. 
D)  premature wound closure. B

Question 4

The immediate management of a thermal burn victim once the fire has been extinguished is to

Accepted Answer

A)  cover with blankets to prevent shock. 
B)  monitor for signs of respiratory impairment. 
C)  apply lubricant to the burn area. 
D)  start an IV line. 
A)  cover with blankets to prevent shock. 
B)  monitor for signs of respiratory impairment. 
C)  apply lubricant to the burn area. 
D)  start an IV line.

Question 5

The third element essential to survival after major burn injury is

Accepted Answer

A)  excision of the burn followed by skin grafting. 
B)  frequent wound debridement to encourage wound healing. 
C)  hyperbaric oxygen therapy. 
D)  continuous topical antibiotic therapy. 
A)  excision of the burn followed by skin grafting. 
B)  frequent wound debridement to encourage wound healing. 
C)  hyperbaric oxygen therapy. 
D)  continuous topical antibiotic therapy.

Question 6

It is true that covering a burn with cool wet sheets

Accepted Answer

A)  promotes comfort. 
B)  facilitates healing. 
C)  prevents fluid loss. 
D)  promotes hypothermia. 
A)  promotes comfort. 
B)  facilitates healing. 
C)  prevents fluid loss. 
D)  promotes hypothermia.

Question 7

The majority of electrical burns in children are caused by

Accepted Answer

A)  playing with electrical outlets. 
B)  playing with defective electrical cords. 
C)  biting on extension cords. 
D)  putting fingers in electrical sockets. 
A)  playing with electrical outlets. 
B)  playing with defective electrical cords. 
C)  biting on extension cords. 
D)  putting fingers in electrical sockets.

Question 8

Electrical injury may cause extensive damage to low-resistance tissues, particularly

Accepted Answer

A)  bone and muscle. 
B)  nerves and blood vessels. 
C)  epidermis. 
D)  dermis and subcutaneous tissue. 
A)  bone and muscle. 
B)  nerves and blood vessels. 
C)  epidermis. 
D)  dermis and subcutaneous tissue.

Question 9

The first priority when rescuing a burned individual is

Accepted Answer

A)  establishing a patent airway. 
B)  removing his or her clothing. 
C)  eliminating the source of the burn. 
D)  covering the wounds with wet sheets. 
A)  establishing a patent airway. 
B)  removing his or her clothing. 
C)  eliminating the source of the burn. 
D)  covering the wounds with wet sheets.

Question 10

The most common cause of burn injuries in children is

Accepted Answer

A)  house fires. 
B)  cigarette burns. 
C)  scalding with hot water. 
D)  contact with chemical agents. 
A)  house fires. 
B)  cigarette burns. 
C)  scalding with hot water. 
D)  contact with chemical agents.

Question 11

The time between the end of burn shock and closure of the burn to less than 20% of total body surface area is called the ________ phase.

Accepted Answer

A)  postshock 
B)  rehabilitation 
C)  critical 
D)  emergent 
A)  postshock 
B)  rehabilitation 
C)  critical 
D)  emergent

Question 12

A necessary intervention when managing burns associated with automobile airbag injury include

Accepted Answer

A)  irrigation with water. 
B)  application of steroid cream. 
C)  IV infusion of antibiotics. 
D)  debridement of skin. 
A)  irrigation with water. 
B)  application of steroid cream. 
C)  IV infusion of antibiotics. 
D)  debridement of skin.

Question 13

It is true that second-degree, superficial partial-thickness burns

Accepted Answer

A)  are less painful than third-degree burns. 
B)  involve only the epidermis. 
C)  usually heal in 7 to 21 days. 
D)  are rarely associated with scar formation. 
A)  are less painful than third-degree burns. 
B)  involve only the epidermis. 
C)  usually heal in 7 to 21 days. 
D)  are rarely associated with scar formation.

Exam 54: Burn Injuries

The goal of nutritional support of the burned individual is to

Burn shock is the direct result of

The primary aim of burn wound management is to prevent

The immediate management of a thermal burn victim once the fire has been extinguished is to

The third element essential to survival after major burn injury is

It is true that covering a burn with cool wet sheets

The majority of electrical burns in children are caused by

Electrical injury may cause extensive damage to low-resistance tissues, particularly

The first priority when rescuing a burned individual is

The most common cause of burn injuries in children is

The time between the end of burn shock and closure of the burn to less than 20% of total body surface area is called the ________ phase.

A necessary intervention when managing burns associated with automobile airbag injury include

It is true that second-degree, superficial partial-thickness burns

Introduction to Pathophysiology

Homeostasis and Adaptive Responses to Stressors

Cell Structure and Function

Cell Injury, Aging, and Death

Genome Structure, Regulation, and Tissue Differentiation

Genetic and Developmental Disorders

Neoplasia

Infectious Processes

Inflammation and Immunity

Alterations in Immune Function

Malignant Disorders of White Blood Cells

HIV Disease and AIDS

Alterations in Oxygen Transport

Alterations in Hemostasis and Blood Coagulation

Alterations in Blood Flow

Alterations in Blood Pressure

Cardiac Function

Alterations in Cardiac Function

Heart Failure and Dysrhythmias: Common Sequelae of Cardiac Diseases

Shock

Respiratory Function and Alterations in Gas Exchange

Obstructive Pulmonary Disorders

Restrictive Pulmonary Disorders

Fluid and Electrolyte Homeostasis and Imbalances

Acid-Base Homeostasis and Imbalances

Renal Function

Intrarenal Disorders

Acute Kidney Injury and Chronic Kidney Disease

Disorders of the Lower Urinary Tract

Male Genital and Reproductive Function

Alterations in Male Genital and Reproductive Function

Female Genital and Reproductive Function

Alterations in Female Genital and Reproductive Function

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Gastrointestinal Function

Gastrointestinal Disorders

Alterations in Function of the Gallbladder and Exocrine Pancreas

Liver Diseases

Endocrine Physiology and Mechanisms of Hypothalamic-Pituitary Regulation

Disorders of Endocrine Function

Diabetes Mellitus

Alterations in Metabolism and Nutrition

Structure and Function of the Nervous System

Acute Disorders of Brain Function

Chronic Disorders of Neurologic Function

Alterations in Special Sensory Function

Pain

Neurobiology of Psychotic Illnesses

Neurobiology of Nonpsychotic Illnesses

Structure and Function of the Musculoskeletal System

Alterations in Musculoskeletal Function: Trauma, Infection, and Disease

Alterations in Musculoskeletal Function: Rheumatic Disorders

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