Burns Units Referral Criteria Quiz
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What is a significant difference between burns and other injuries?

  • The consequences of burn injury are directly linked to the extent of inflammatory response (correct)
  • Burns are less painful than other injuries
  • Burns have a higher risk of infection
  • Burns are more likely to be accidental

    • What is the most common type of burn in children?

  • Chemical burns
  • Electrical burns
  • Flame burns
  • Scalds (correct)

    • Which of the following is NOT a criterion for referral to a burns center?

  • Burns on non-critical areas like the abdomen (correct)
  • Electrical or lightning injury
  • Any full thickness burns
  • Partial thickness burns greater than 10% total body surface area (TBSA)

    • Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a criterion for referral to a burns center?

    <p>Burns in patients with a history of smoking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be considered for vulnerable groups?

    <p>Screening for non-accidental injury due to safeguarding issues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of burn injury is most common in children?

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

    What should be considered for vulnerable groups when dealing with burn injuries?

    <p>Screening for non-accidental injury</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not a criterion for referral to a burns center?

    <p>Burns in hospitals without qualified personnel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant difference between burns and other injuries, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>The consequences of burn injury are directly linked to the extent of inflammatory response</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not a criterion for referral to a burns center?

    <p>Burns with pre-existing medical disorders</p> Signup and view all the answers

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