Burns MCQ Quiz | Skin & Soft Tissue

1. A 40-year-old male has burns on his entire right arm, entire anterior trunk, and the front of his head and neck. According to the Rule of Nines, what is the estimated total body surface area (TBSA) burned?

2. Which formula is most commonly used to calculate the fluid requirements for a burn patient in the first 24 hours?

3. A patient presents with a burn that is red, painful, and has blisters. This burn is best classified as:

4. In Jackson’s model of burn wounds, which zone has reversible cell damage and is the primary area of focus for salvage through resuscitation?

5. What is the primary purpose of an escharotomy in a circumferential third-degree burn of a limb?

6. The most common causative organism for infection in burn wounds is:

7. Which of the following is a potential side effect of Mafenide acetate (Sulfamylon) when used as a topical agent for burns?

8. A “Curling’s ulcer” is a specific type of stress ulcer associated with severe burns. Where does it typically occur?

9. In an electrical burn, the most severe tissue damage typically occurs:

10. For a 70 kg patient with a 40% TBSA burn, what is the total amount of Ringer’s Lactate to be administered in the first 8 hours post-burn, according to the Parkland formula (4 mL/kg/%TBSA)?

11. A full-thickness burn is characterized by:

12. What is the most reliable indicator of adequate fluid resuscitation in an adult burn patient?

13. Which of the following is the primary concern in a patient with burns to the face, singed nasal hairs, and a hoarse voice?

14. Immediate management of a chemical burn involves:

15. The Lund-Browder chart is considered more accurate than the Rule of Nines for estimating TBSA in:

16. Which of these topical antimicrobial agents has poor eschar penetration?

17. The hypermetabolic response following a major burn is primarily driven by elevated levels of:

18. What is the most common long-term complication of a major burn injury that crosses a joint?

19. A patient is rescued from a house fire. On presentation, they are confused and have cherry-red skin. What is the most likely diagnosis?

20. The definitive treatment for a full-thickness burn is:

21. In an alkali chemical burn, tissue damage continues until the agent is removed because alkalis cause:

22. Which electrolyte abnormality is commonly seen immediately after a major burn injury due to cell lysis?

23. Transfer to a specialized burn center is generally indicated for an adult with partial-thickness burns covering what percentage of TBSA?

24. A patient with a high-voltage electrical injury is at high risk for which of the following complications?

25. What is the main advantage of using an autograft for skin coverage in burn patients?