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Chapter 15. Burns & Other Thermal Injuries
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Burn severity can be informed by each of the following except
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A. Fraction of body surface area affected
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C. Presence of medical conditions
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The correct answer is E. All of the above
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Hypermetabolism after burn injuries
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A. Can last for 24 hours after the burn
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B. Causes an increase in muscle formation
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C. Can cause an increase in glycolysis and insulin production
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D. Can be slowed with beta-adrenergic blockade
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E. Is not catabolic and can be limited by decreased caloric intake
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The correct answer is C. Can cause an increase in glycolsysis and insulin production
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Care of the burn wound may include which of the following?
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A. Closed method occlusive dressings with twice-daily dressing changes
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B. Excision of eschar from areas of deep burn injury
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C. Exposure therapy with topical agents applied to uncovered areas of the face
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D. Temporary coverage with a skin substitute
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The correct answer is E. All of the above
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Maintenance of functional motion during burn wound healing
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A. Benefits from early consideration with functional position splinting and active motion
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B. Is benefitted, in general, by the tendency of the wounds to contract
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C. Suffers after early skin grafting due to promotion of wound contracture
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D. Is easier to maintain around joints due to increased natural motion
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The correct answer is A. Benefits from early consideration with functional position splinting and active motion
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Respiratory compromise after burn wounds is commonly due to
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A. Early pulmonary emboli (12-36 hours after injury)
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