chpt 24 soft tissue

When treating a partial-thickness burn, you should: Choose one answer. A. avoid the use of creams, lotions, or antiseptics. Correct B. cover the burn with a moist, sterile dressing. Incorrect C. immerse the affected part in warm water. Incorrect D. rupture any blisters to prevent an infection. Incorrect

a

A 21-year-old male was working in an auto repair shop and sustained radiator burns to the anterior aspect of both arms and to his anterior chest. According to the rule of nines, this patient has burns that cover _____ of his BSA. Choose one answer. A. 18% Correct B. 27% Incorrect C. 36% Incorrect D. 45% Incorrect

a b

Common signs and symptoms of an airway burn include all of the following, EXCEPT: Choose one answer. A. chest pressure. Correct B. hoarseness. Incorrect C. singed nasal hair. Incorrect D. soot around the mouth. Incorrect

a d

Which of the following statements regarding the rule of nines is correct? Choose one answer. A. The anterior trunk of an adult is equal to 18% of the BSA. Correct B. The posterior of a child's leg is equal to 13.5% of the BSA. Incorrect C. A child's head is equal to 14% of his or her total BSA. Incorrect D. The anterior arm in the adult is equal to 9% of the total BSA. Incorrect

a d

An 8-year-old male was bitten by a stray dog. He has a large laceration to the back of his left hand, which your partner covered with a sterile dressing and bandage. In addition to transporting the child to the hospital, you should: Choose one answer. A. administer oxygen via a nonrebreathing mask. Incorrect B. advise the child that he will need rabies shots. Incorrect C. report the incident to the appropriate authorities. Correct D. ask the child's father to try to locate the dog. Incorrect

authorities

Functions of dressings and bandages include all of the following, EXCEPT: Choose one answer. A. protection from further injury. Incorrect B. immobilization of the injury. Correct C. prevention of contamination. Incorrect D. control of external hemorrhage. Incorrect

b a

Which of the following is a severe burn in a 65-year-old patient? Choose one answer. A. superficial burn to 30% of the BSA Incorrect B. partial-thickness burn to 20% of the BSA Correct C. second-degree burn covering 10% of the BSA Incorrect D. full-thickness burn to 1% of the BSA Incorrect

b a

With regard to the pediatric rule of nines, the: Choose one answer. A. head is proportionately smaller than an adult's. Incorrect B. legs are proportionately smaller than an adult's. Correct C. arms are proportionately larger than an adult's. Incorrect D. thorax is proportionately larger than an adult's. Incorrect

b c

Which of the following is of LEAST importance when initially assessing the severity of a burn? Choose one answer. A. past medical history Incorrect B. area(s) burned Incorrect C. known drug allergies Correct D. age of the patient Incorrect

c a

During an altercation in a bar, two patrons got into a fist fight. The first patient, a 44-year-old female, was struck in the mouth and refuses EMS care. The second patient, a 39-year-old female, has a small laceration to her left knuckle and also refuses EMS care. Which of the following statements regarding this scenario is MOST correct? Choose one answer. A. The patient struck in the mouth should be immobilized. Incorrect B. The 44-year-old female is at high risk for an infection. Incorrect C. You should contact the police and have the patients arrested. Incorrect D. The 39-year-old female is at high risk for an infection. Correct

d a

Which of the following is a severe burn in a 35-year-old patient? Choose one answer. A. full-thickness burn to 5% of the body surface area (BSA) Incorrect B. superficial burn covering 50% of the BSA Incorrect C. partial-thickness burn to 20% of the BSA Incorrect D. circumferential partial-thickness burn to the chest Correct

d a