Chapter 27: Care of children and young people with thermal injury

1. What is the most common type of thermal injury in children?

  1. Flame
  2. Contact
  3. Scald
  4. Sun burn

Ansawer: C

2. Burn size estimation in children is best calculated using what?

  1. Lund and Browder Chart
  2. Laser doppler
  3. Parkland formula
  4. Patient body surface area

Answer: A

3. How are deep dermal/full thickness burns generally managed?

  1. Exposure
  2. Debridement and dressings
  3. Debridement and skin grafting
  4. All of the above

Answer: C

4. How are children with significant thermal injuries managed?

  1. Effective pain management
  2. Supplementary feeding
  3. Judicious fluid management
  4. All of the above

Answer: D

5. Rehabilitation after burn injury involves:

  1. A combination of splinting, stretching, passive and active exercises
  2. Sleep
  3. Splinting alone
  4. Bed rest

Answer: A