Chapter 26 Burns Quiz

Questions and Answers

Which of the following statements regarding severe burns is correct?

Severe burns rarely require medical attention.

Severe burns are always full-thickness burns.

Severe burns are typically a combination of all degrees of burn. (correct)

Severe burns typically affect only the epidermis.

What percentage of body surface area has been burned in a 5-year-old with burns to her head, face, and anterior trunk?

30%

What should you be MOST concerned with in a patient with burns to the face and chest, who is coughing up sooty sputum?

The potential for airway swelling.

What occurs during an abdominal evisceration?

Organs protrude through an open wound. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main clinical concern for a patient with multiple large bruises and cool, pale skin after an assault?

The fact that her clinical signs could indicate that she is bleeding internally. Signup and view all the answers

External bleeding may be minimal but internal injuries can be extensive.

True Signup and view all the answers

You should use creams, lotions, or antiseptics when treating a partial-thickness burn.

False Signup and view all the answers

How are burns classified?

Depth and extent. Signup and view all the answers

What is a sign of compartment syndrome?

Pain upon passive movement of the injury site. Signup and view all the answers

What should you do for a patient with widespread contusions and abrasions, rapid weak pulse, and cool clammy skin?

Administer oxygen and prepare for rapid transport. Signup and view all the answers

What must exist for electricity to flow through the body and cause damage?

A complete circuit must exist between the electrical source and the ground. Signup and view all the answers

The bite of a human carries with it a wide variety of virulent bacteria and viruses.

True Signup and view all the answers

What should you do for a construction worker with a steel rod impaled in his leg?

Control the bleeding, begin CPR, stabilize the steel rod, immobilize his spine, and transport immediately. Signup and view all the answers

Common signs and symptoms of an airway burn include all of the following, EXCEPT:

Chest pressure Signup and view all the answers

Besides external bleeding, what is the MOST significant risk from an open soft-tissue injury?

Infection. Signup and view all the answers

What does the germinal layer of the epidermis contain that is responsible for skin color?

Pigment granules. Signup and view all the answers

What should you be MOST concerned about in a patient with a deformed, swollen, cold, and pale arm with absent radial pulse?

Compartment syndrome. Signup and view all the answers

Functions of dressings and bandages include all of the following, EXCEPT:

Immobilize the injury Signup and view all the answers

Functions of the skin include all of the following, EXCEPT:

The production of key antibodies Signup and view all the answers

A hematoma develops when?

Large blood vessels beneath the skin are damaged. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Burns

Severe burns typically involve a combination of all degrees of burn.
Superficial and partial-thickness burns over the head, face, and anterior trunk of a 5-year-old female equate to 30% of body surface area burned.
Potential airway swelling is a major concern for patients with singed nasal hairs and coughing up sooty sputum after fire exposure.
Partial-thickness burns should not be treated with creams, lotions, or antiseptics.
Burns are classified based on depth and extent.

Trauma and Injuries

Abdominal evisceration occurs when organs protrude through an open wound.
Multiple large bruises and signs of cool, pale skin in assault victims may indicate internal bleeding, demanding urgent attention.
Penetrating injuries can lead to minimal external bleeding while causing extensive internal damage.
Rapid pulse, cool, clammy skin, and widespread contusions suggest significant trauma; oxygen administration and rapid transport are crucial.

Electrical and Bite Injuries

A complete circuit between an electrical source and the ground is necessary for electricity to flow and cause bodily harm.
Human bites are more dangerous than animal bites due to their association with various virulent bacteria and viruses.

Critical Cases

In case of an impaled object, control bleeding, begin CPR if necessary, stabilize the object, immobilize the spine, and transport immediately.
Signs of compartment syndrome include pain upon passive movement; in case of obvious deformities, swelling, and absent pulse, severe conditions are to be suspected.

Other Injuries and Health Risks

Open soft-tissue injuries expose patients to significant infection risk beyond external bleeding.
Hematomas develop when large blood vessels beneath the skin are damaged.

Skin and Anatomy

The germinal layer of the epidermis contains pigment granules responsible for skin color.
Functions of dressings and bandages do not include immobilization of injuries.
The skin does not produce key antibodies as one of its functions.

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Test your knowledge on severe burns and their classifications with this Chapter 26 quiz. Understand the implications of burn percentages and the impact on patients. Perfect for medical students and healthcare professionals.