#1
Which of the following is a common cause of burn injuries?
Electric shock
ExplanationCommonly occurs due to contact with electric current.
#2
What is the primary goal of fluid resuscitation in burn injury management?
To maintain tissue perfusion
ExplanationEnsures adequate blood flow to affected tissues.
#3
Which of the following burn injuries is classified as a full-thickness burn?
Third-degree burn
ExplanationInvolves destruction of both epidermis and dermis.
#4
What is the recommended method for cooling a minor burn injury?
Rinsing with cool water
ExplanationHelps alleviate pain and prevent further tissue damage.
#5
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of a third-degree burn?
Charring and numbness
ExplanationFull thickness burn with charred skin and loss of sensation.
#6
Which type of burn injury involves damage to the skin and underlying tissue, but not the muscle or bone?
Second-degree burn
ExplanationPartial thickness burn with blistering and pain.
#7
Which formula is commonly used to estimate the fluid requirement in the initial management of burn injuries?
Parkland formula
ExplanationCalculates fluid needs based on patient's weight and burn severity.
#8
What is the significance of the 'rule of nines' in assessing burn injuries?
It estimates the total body surface area affected by burns
ExplanationHelps determine the extent of burn injury.
#9
What is the recommended fluid of choice for initial resuscitation in burn injuries?
Lactated Ringer's solution
ExplanationBalances electrolytes and replaces lost fluids.
#10
What is the recommended depth of compressive dressings for burn wounds?
3-4 layers
ExplanationOptimizes wound healing and reduces pain.
#11
Which of the following is NOT a component of the ABCDE approach in burn injury assessment?
Dyspnea
ExplanationABC: Airway, Breathing, Circulation; D: Disability (not Dyspnea).
#12
Which of the following factors does NOT influence the severity of a burn injury?
Type of clothing worn by the victim
ExplanationSeverity is primarily determined by burn depth and extent, not clothing.
#13
Which of the following complications is associated with over-resuscitation in burn injury management?
Renal failure
ExplanationExcessive fluid administration can lead to kidney damage.
#14
What is the Parkland formula used to calculate in burn injury management?
Fluid volume needed in 24 hours
ExplanationEstimates fluid requirement for initial 24 hours.
#15
What is the most critical component of initial assessment in a burn patient?
Assessment of airway
ExplanationEnsures patient's ability to breathe adequately.
#16
Which of the following is a characteristic of a fourth-degree burn?
Extends into muscle and bone
ExplanationDeepest level of burn injury, involving muscle and bone.