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What should be done to dry alkali residue prior to irrigation?
What should be done to dry alkali residue prior to irrigation?
- Leave it as it is
- Wash it off with soap
- Brush it off carefully (correct)
- Apply a topical cream
Why should irrigation not be performed with elemental metals?
Why should irrigation not be performed with elemental metals?
- It may cause infection
- It may cause hypothermia
- It may cause allergic reactions
- It may cause thermal injury (correct)
What should be used to soak the affected area when dealing with metallic pieces?
What should be used to soak the affected area when dealing with metallic pieces?
- Soap and water
- Water
- Antiseptic solution
- Mineral oil (correct)
What is the purpose of using pH indicator sticks in chemical burns?
What is the purpose of using pH indicator sticks in chemical burns?
Why should hypothermia be monitored during irrigation periods?
Why should hypothermia be monitored during irrigation periods?
What should be followed during the treatment of chemical burns?
What should be followed during the treatment of chemical burns?
What determines the severity of electrical burns?
What determines the severity of electrical burns?
What should be done after using a neutralising agent during chemical burns?
What should be done after using a neutralising agent during chemical burns?
What is the purpose of the Lund and Browder chart?
What is the purpose of the Lund and Browder chart?
What is the duration of the resuscitative phase?
What is the duration of the resuscitative phase?
When does the rehabilitative phase commence?
When does the rehabilitative phase commence?
What percentage of the body surface area is accounted for by the buttock?
What percentage of the body surface area is accounted for by the buttock?
What is the purpose of familiarizing oneself with local assessment guidelines?
What is the purpose of familiarizing oneself with local assessment guidelines?
When does the acute-wound healing phase commence?
When does the acute-wound healing phase commence?
What is the primary focus of the resuscitative phase?
What is the primary focus of the resuscitative phase?
What is the significance of the Lund and Browder chart compared to the rule of nines?
What is the significance of the Lund and Browder chart compared to the rule of nines?
What is the primary result of the inactivation of surfactant in the lungs?
What is the primary result of the inactivation of surfactant in the lungs?
What is the common symptom of upper airway thermal injury?
What is the common symptom of upper airway thermal injury?
What is the consequence of the destruction of cells in the airway due to inhalation injury?
What is the consequence of the destruction of cells in the airway due to inhalation injury?
What is the primary cause of airway obstruction in inhalation injury?
What is the primary cause of airway obstruction in inhalation injury?
What is the typical time frame for the peak of oedema in the airway after inhalation injury?
What is the typical time frame for the peak of oedema in the airway after inhalation injury?
What is the effect of inflammatory mediators in inhalation injury?
What is the effect of inflammatory mediators in inhalation injury?
What is the consequence of skin burn to the neck in addition to inhalation injury?
What is the consequence of skin burn to the neck in addition to inhalation injury?
What is the primary site of inflammation in inhalation injury?
What is the primary site of inflammation in inhalation injury?
What percentage of total body surface area burns can cause significant myocardial dysfunction?
What percentage of total body surface area burns can cause significant myocardial dysfunction?
What is a possible indication of myoglobinuria or haemoglobinuria in a person with a burn injury?
What is a possible indication of myoglobinuria or haemoglobinuria in a person with a burn injury?
What is a common effect of electrical burns on the heart?
What is a common effect of electrical burns on the heart?
What can result from circumferential burns to the torso or extremities?
What can result from circumferential burns to the torso or extremities?
What is the main reason for inserting an IDC in a person with a burn injury?
What is the main reason for inserting an IDC in a person with a burn injury?
Why may circulation to the extremities be further impaired?
Why may circulation to the extremities be further impaired?
What happens to renal blood flow and glomerular filtration rates in the early stages of a burn injury?
What happens to renal blood flow and glomerular filtration rates in the early stages of a burn injury?
What may be required after consultation with the burn surgeon?
What may be required after consultation with the burn surgeon?
What is a possible complication of myoglobinuria or haemoglobinuria?
What is a possible complication of myoglobinuria or haemoglobinuria?
What is the main effect of a major burn injury on the immune system?
What is the main effect of a major burn injury on the immune system?
What can result from direct inhalation injury or as part of the systemic response to the burn?
What can result from direct inhalation injury or as part of the systemic response to the burn?
What is a severe complication of pulmonary damage?
What is a severe complication of pulmonary damage?
What is released in the body as a result of a major burn injury?
What is released in the body as a result of a major burn injury?
Why should people with torso burns be monitored?
Why should people with torso burns be monitored?
What is the purpose of fluid resuscitation in burn management?
What is the purpose of fluid resuscitation in burn management?
What is the effect of a major burn injury on circulating immunoglobulin levels?
What is the effect of a major burn injury on circulating immunoglobulin levels?
