Patho Chapter 54 - Burn Injuries

The third element essential to survival after major burn injury is a. excision of the burn followed by skin grafting. b. frequent wound debridement to encourage wound healing. c. hyperbaric oxygen therapy. d. continuous topical antibiotic therapy.

a. excision of the burn followed by skin grafting.

The primary aim of burn wound management is to prevent a. trauma to burned tissue. b. microbial colonization of the wound. c. the wound from drying out. d. premature wound closure.

b. microbial colonization of the wound.

The immediate management of a thermal burn victim once the fire has been extinguished is to a. cover with blankets to prevent shock. b. monitor for signs of respiratory impairment. c. apply lubricant to the burn area. d. start an IV line.

b. monitor for signs of respiratory impairment.

Electrical injury may cause extensive damage to low-resistance tissues, particularly a. bone and muscle. b. nerves and blood vessels. c. epidermis. d. dermis and subcutaneous tissue.

b. nerves and blood vessels.

The majority of electrical burns in children are caused by a. playing with electrical outlets. b. playing with defective electrical cords. c. biting on extension cords. d. putting fingers in electrical sockets

c. biting on extension cords.

The first priority when rescuing a burned individual is a. establishing a patent airway. b. removing his or her clothing. c. eliminating the source of the burn. d. covering the wounds with wet sheets.

c. eliminating the source of the burn.

The most common cause of burn injuries in children is a. house fires. b. cigarette burns. c. scalding with hot water. d. contact with chemical agents.

c. scalding with hot water.

It is true that second-degree, superficial partial-thickness burns a. are less painful than third-degree burns. b. involve only the epidermis. c. usually heal in 7 to 21 days. d. are rarely associated with scar formation.

c. usually heal in 7 to 21 days.

Burn shock is the direct result of a. hypovolemia. b. cardiac depression. c. infection. d. increased capillary permeability.

d. increased capillary permeability.