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4 Burn Wound Care Online Quiz Questions

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20 questions

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1 point

During an outpatient dressing change, which approach is generally appropriate for cleansing a burn wound?

A
Scrub firmly with a dry brush.
B
Gently cleanse with mild soap and water or a recommended wound cleanser, then remove loose debris.
C
Apply ice directly to the wound before cleaning.
D
Reuse the dressing without cleaning the wound.

True or false

1 point

When relevant, wound follow-up should include movement or sensation, particularly for burns near hands, feet, or joints.

A
True
B
False

Written response

1 point

A burn is moist, red, blanches with pressure, and has blisters; the patient reports that it is very painful. Which burn-depth category best fits these findings?

Choose all

1 point

A patient is monitoring a burn at home. Which changes should prompt timely clinical reassessment? Select all that apply.

A
Redness spreading beyond the wound
B
Worsening pain
C
New skin forming as the wound becomes smaller
D
New or increasing drainage

True or false

1 point

A burn's depth is always fully clear at the first assessment, so reassessment cannot change the clinician's understanding of it.

A
True
B
False

Written response

1 point

A patient experiences severe pain during dressing changes. What should the care team plan before wound care to help manage this procedural pain?

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1 point

A patient has a potentially deep burn over a major joint. What is the best next step?

A
Manage it at home without follow-up if the area is small.
B
Seek burn-specialist consultation because the location and possible depth can affect healing and function.
C
Wait until the wound becomes infected before seeking advice.
D
Use an over-the-counter cream and seek advice only if pain increases.

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1 point

A burn has a ruptured blister and loose tissue. Which principles are appropriate for managing the tissue? Select all that apply.

A
Assess whether loose tissue is devitalized before deciding whether it needs removal.
B
Have a trained person remove loose, devitalized tissue when indicated.
C
Drain every intact blister at home.
D
Cut away any skin that looks different from the surrounding skin.
E
Make decisions about intact blisters according to the wound and clinician's plan.

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1 point

Which description best fits a deep partial-thickness burn?

A
Moist, red, readily blanching, blistered, and very painful
B
Leathery in appearance with reduced sensation
C
Often drier and paler, with less blanching and possibly less pain
D
Dry and painless, with normal sensation

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1 point

A burn wound is expected to produce drainage. Which dressing feature is most useful for managing that drainage?

A
Use a dry, adherent layer directly on the wound and wrap it tightly.
B
Use an absorbent outer layer suited to the expected drainage.
C
Leave every partial-thickness burn uncovered.
D
Use no outer dressing even when drainage is expected.

Open ended

1 point

A patient reports severe pain during dressing changes and is beginning to avoid wound care. Explain how the care team should respond and why.

True or false

1 point

True or false: A dry dressing that remains in place for the interval specified for its product, with no other concerning changes, is by itself a reason for urgent clinical reassessment.

A
True
B
False

Written response

1 point

Which burn-depth category is often drier and paler, blanches less, and may be less painful?

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1 point

A burn wound needs protection and has expected drainage. Which dressing plan best addresses both needs?

A
Place dry, adherent gauze directly on the wound and wrap it tightly.
B
Use a sterile, nonadherent contact layer with enough absorbent material for expected drainage, following the product-specific schedule.
C
Leave every partial-thickness burn uncovered.
D
Change every dressing type at the same fixed interval.

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1 point

At a burn follow-up, which set of findings provides the most useful information for tracking the wound and its effects?

A
Record location and estimated area, appearance and suspected depth, drainage and surrounding skin, and pain; include function or sensation when relevant.
B
Record only the patient's preferred dressing color and the date of the visit.
C
Record the estimated area and dressing type, but omit wound appearance and symptoms.
D
Record pain only if the patient requests a change in dressing.

Written response

1 point

What general measure should be planned before wound care to help a patient tolerate cleansing and dressing changes?

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1 point

A burn has a ruptured blister and loose skin that may be devitalized. Which general principle should guide care?

A
Leave all loose tissue in place in every case, including ruptured blisters.
B
Remove loose, devitalized tissue when indicated; decisions about intact blisters depend on the wound and clinician's plan.
C
Drain every intact blister at home before applying a dressing.
D
Cut away any skin that looks different from the surrounding skin.

Choose one

1 point

Which change in a burn wound should prompt timely clinical reassessment?

A
The wound is becoming smaller and new skin is forming.
B
Redness is spreading beyond the wound, pain is worsening, or drainage is new or increasing.
C
Mild discomfort occurs during a scheduled dressing change and improves afterward.
D
The dressing remains dry for the interval specified for that product.

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1 point

A patient with a burn is being transferred to a burn center. Before transfer, ask the receiving team whether to .

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1 point

When individualizing a burn-care plan, clinicians consider wound features such as depth, location, drainage, and healing, as well as the patient’s .

4 Burn Wound Care Online Quiz Questions

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