1 Burns are caused by

Dry Heat
Scalds
Chemicals
Electricity

2 Scalds are often superficial but are life threatening as they can cover a large surface area

True
False

3 In an electrical burn the external burn is larger than the internal burn

True
False

4 In an electrical burn the external burn is larger than the internal burn

True
False

5 A 50 KG patient with a 25% 3rd-degree burn presents 2 hours after the burn injury. According to the Parkland formula, the patient should receive ______ ml of Ringers lactate in the next 6 hours.

50Kg x 25% x 4cc = 5000 ml
50 x 25 x 4 = 5000 /2 = 2500

6 Opiates (eg. Pethidine or Morphine)

Should be given at half dose intravenously in the patient in shock
When given intravenously should be given rapidly to avoid allergy
Are an excellent choice for severe pain
Can be given by the intramuscular route in the hypotensive patient

7 Using different classes of painkillers is an effective strategy for pain control

True
False

8 The medication history of a trauma patient should always include the tetanus immune status.

True
False

9 The treatment of snakebites includes Intravenous fluids and prevention of venom absorption:

True
False

10 Wounds of the 5th metacarpal joint

should be sutured closed
is a mixed bacterial infection
should be debrided
occurs when a fist hits the teeth of an opponent

11 Any wild animals bite may be a source of rabies

True
False


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