Burns Assessment and Classification Quiz

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What is the recommended treatment for lead levels between 10-20 µg/100ml?

Dimercaptosuccinic acid (DMSA)

When lead levels exceed 45 µg/100ml, what is the appropriate treatment?

Dimercaprol (BAL)

Which theory of Child Maltreatment involves a parent with a history of mental illness and substance abuse?

Special Parent

Who are considered mandatory reporters for suspected child maltreatment?

<p>Teachers</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of Child Maltreatment, what is emphasized as a reason for willful injury by one person to another?

<p>Neglect</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of burn involves the epidermis and full extent of the dermis and may go into the subcutaneous tissue?

<p>Third degree burn</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the medical term for a condition where increased pressure within a confined body space compromises the circulation and function of the tissues within that space?

<p>Compartment syndrome</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which medical chart is used to calculate the TBSA (total body surface area) in adults?

<p>Rule of Nines chart</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the common cause of a first degree burn?

<p>Sunburn</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which burn degree is described as involving the epidermis and part of the dermis layer of skin?

<p>Second degree burn</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which method is used to assess the percentage area of burn?

<p>Exposure</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the immediate effect of iron poisoning in a child?

<p>Nausea and vomiting</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which action is NOT recommended in the therapeutic management of iron poisoning?

<p>Administer Maalox or Mylanta</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a symptom of lead poisoning in children?

<p>Impulsiveness</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a therapeutic management action for lead poisoning?

<p>Administer IV or IM Deferoxamine</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which symptom is a result of iron poisoning 6-12 hours after ingestion?

<p>Coagulation defects</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a recommended action during the therapeutic management of caustic poisoning?

<p>Don't administer Activated charcoal</p> Signup and view all the answers

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