Burn Rehabilitation: Classifications and Anatomy

During the rehabilitation phase for a client recovering from a burn, what is the primary goal of community reentry activities?

What is the MOST effective intervention to prevent or reverse contracture deformities resulting from burns?

A client is experiencing hypersensitivity following a burn injury. What intervention is MOST appropriate during the client's transition from hospital to home?

What is the expected timeline for a hypertrophic scar to be most active after wound closure?

A client with facial burns is having difficulty with oral hygiene and eating due to tightening around the mouth. What specific type of contracture is MOST likely affecting this client?

During the rehabilitation phase, a client reports difficulty tolerating compression garments due to friction and shear. What intervention should the therapist prioritize?

What is the MOST appropriate initial action for an OT to take when a client demonstrates atypical movement patterns after a burn injury?

What is the expected duration for scar maturation following a burn injury?

Which of the following is the MOST appropriate initial temporary compression method for managing edema in a patient's fingers following a burn?

A patient is being fitted for custom-made compression garments following a burn. What is the PRIMARY reason for wearing these garments?

When should a patient, who has custom-made compression garments, typically remove them?

Which of the following is the MOST accurate method for calculating Total Body Surface Area (%TBSA) burned, especially in children?

Why are flexible inserts or conformers often added under custom-made pressure garments?

A patient has burns on their entire left arm and the front of their trunk. Using the Rule of Nines, what is the estimated %TBSA burned?

What is the MOST important aspect to consider when progressing therapeutic exercise and activity for a burn patient?

What type of skin care should a client be taught to perform before engaging in an exercise and activity program?

Which layer of skin is affected in a superficial burn?

What is the typical healing time for a superficial burn?

In burn management, what is the primary purpose of anticontracture positioning?

For a patient with dorsal hand burns, what is generally the best splinting position advised?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a superficial burn?

Following a superficial burn, what is the likelihood of developing hypertrophic scars or contractures?

Which component of the dermis provides structural support and elasticity to the skin?

What is the primary reason scar tissue becomes firmer and thicker after a burn?

A patient is admitted with a burn caused by brief exposure to hot liquid. The burn is red, painful, and dry, without blisters. How should this burn be classified?

In the case of Heterotopic Ossification (HO), after a confirmed diagnosis what is the MOST appropriate course of action regarding passive stretching?

Why is coordinating with nursing staff on scheduled pain management important for burn rehabilitation?

A client who has had a split-thickness skin graft is experiencing heat intolerance. What physiological change is MOST likely causing this issue?

What is the primary purpose of using scar gel pads or inserts in burn scar management?

A client is experiencing rapid loss of ROM, localized and severe pain, and a hard end feel during PROM after a burn. These are MOST indicative of what condition?

What is the MOST critical education point to emphasize to a client and their family regarding pain management and ROM exercise following a burn?

A burn survivor is preparing to return to work in an outdoor environment. What is the MOST important precaution they should take regarding sun exposure?

Which type of skin graft involves transplanting the patient's own skin from an unburned area to the burn site?

What is the primary purpose of escharotomy and debridement in acute burn care?

During which phase of burn management is infection control the MOST critical, often involving both nonsurgical and surgical interventions?

What is a key advantage of using split-thickness skin grafts compared to full-thickness skin grafts?

A patient with extensive full-thickness burns requires a skin graft. Due to the large area that needs to be covered, which type of graft is MOST likely to be utilized?

In the emergent phase of burn care, what is the PRIMARY focus in the initial 72 hours?

What would be the MOST appropriate dressing for a burn if the goal is to use a biosynthetic product as a skin substitute?

What would be the expected treatment choice for a full-thickness burn?

Why is it important to exercise caution to avoid composite flexion when treating dorsal hand burns?

In a patient with a deep partial-thickness burn, when should sensory testing for peripheral nerve damage be performed?

What is the MOST important consideration for children who have sustained burns when creating an intervention plan?

What role do child-life specialists play in the rehabilitation of children with burn injuries?

What is a common emotional response observed in parents of children who have sustained burn injuries, that occupational therapists need to be aware of?

What is the MOST important action an occupational therapist should take to promote a healthy parent-child relationship during burn rehabilitation?

Why might children experience greater difficulty reintegrating into student and playmate roles after a burn injury compared to adults?

What intervention is most helpful in aiding a child's return to school after a burn injury?