Burns
Which of the following are primary mechanisms of burn injuries? (Select all that apply)
A. Heat
B. Electrical discharge
C. Friction
D. Sun exposure
A. Heat
B. Electrical discharge
C. Friction
What is the role of pressure therapy in scar management?
A. To reduce excessive scar formation and redness.
B. To improve pulmonary function.
C. To prevent infection in the wound bed.
D. To enhance the pliability of scar tissue.
A. To reduce excessive scar formation and redness.
What is the first stage of wound healing?
A. Inflammation
B. Proliferative
C. Maturation
D. Hemostasis
D. Hemostasis
Which of the following are important considerations when inspecting sterile supplies and expiration dates? (Select all that apply)
A. Check for damage or compromised packaging.
B. Maximize storage by keeping them stored under the sink.
C. Use supplies past the expiration date only if the packaging appears intact.
D. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for use (IFU).
A. Check for damage or compromised packaging.
D. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for use (IFU).
What are the three main stages of the occupational therapy process?
A. Evaluation, Intervention, and Outcomes
B. Assessment, Planning, and Implementation
C. Diagnosis, Treatment, and Follow-up
D. Observation, Analysis, and Discharge
A) What is Evaluation, Intervention, and Outcomes?
What is a characteristic of a superficial partial thickness burn?
A. Dry and inelastic appearance
B. Painful to temperature, air, and touch
C. Healing time of more than 21 days
D. No scarring
B. Painful to temperature, air, and touch
Which of the following is an example of antideformity positioning?
A. Placing pillows under the head to limit neck extension.
B. Allowing the ankle to rest in plantarflexion.
C. Avoiding elevation of the upper extremities.
D. Supporting the hand on a rolled pillow to prevent wrist flexion contracture.
D. Supporting the hand on a rolled pillow to prevent wrist flexion contracture.
Which of the following is a sign of infection in a wound? (Select all that apply)
A. Erythema (redness)
B. Purulent drainage (pus)
C. Formation of granulation tissue
D. Malodor
A. Erythema (redness)
B. Purulent drainage (pus)
D. Malodor
What is the primary purpose of storing sterile materials in a clean, well-ventilated area?
A. To reduce costs.
B. To improve accessibility for staff.
C. To prevent contamination and maintain sterility.
D. To ensure compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines.
C. To prevent contamination and maintain sterility.
What is the purpose of the occupational profile in the evaluation stage?
A. To measure the client’s progress.
B. To understand the client’s goals, needs, and context.
C. To develop a discharge plan.
. mplement intervention strategies.
B) What is To understand the client’s goals, needs, and context.
Which of the following ADLs may be impacted by burn injuries? (Select all that apply)
A. Typing
B. Feeding
C. Bathing or showering
D. Functional mobility
B. Feeding
C. Bathing or showering
D. Functional mobility
Which of the following are common psychosocial impacts of burn injuries? (Select all that apply)
A. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
B. Positive self-image
C. Depression
D. Anxiety
A. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
C. Depression
D. Anxiety
What does a yellow wound bed indicate?
A. Healthy tissue
B. Necrotic tissue
C. Re-pigmentation of the skin
D. Infected and nonviable tissue
D. Infected and nonviable tissue
What does the expiration date on a sterile package indicate?
A. The date the package was manufactured.
B. The date the package was last inspected.
C. The date the package sterility can no longer be guaranteed.
D. The date the package was first used.
C. The date the package sterility can no longer be guaranteed.
What is the purpose of intervention review in the OT process?
A. To finalize the discharge plan.
B. To measure the client’s satisfaction with therapy.
C. To ensure the intervention remains effective and aligned with client progress.
D. To develop new assessment tools.
C) What is To ensure the intervention remains effective and aligned with client progress?
What is the primary purpose of an autograft?
A. To provide temporary wound coverage using animal tissue
B. To restore skin integrity using the patient’s own skin
C. To stabilize the wound using cadaveric donor skin
D. To prevent infection using synthetic materials
B. To restore skin integrity using the patient’s own skin
What is the primary goal of occupational therapy during the rehabilitation phase of burn management?
A. To stabilize the patient through fluid resuscitation.
B. To prevent infection and promote wound healing.
C. To immobilize newly grafted areas.
D. To help the patient return to their previous level of occupational performance.
D. To help the patient return to their previous level of occupational performance.
Which type of debridement uses the body’s immune cells and enzymes to soften necrotic tissue?
A. Mechanical debridement
B. Autolytic debridement
C. Surgical debridement
D. Biological debridement
B. Autolytic debridement
Which stage of wound healing involves the formation of granulation tissue?
A. Proliferative
B. Hemostasis
C. Inflammation
D. Maturation
A. Proliferative
Which of the following is a component of the evaluation stage? (Select all that apply)
A. Occupational profile
B. Analysis of occupational performance
C. Intervention planning
D. Use of standardized and non-standardized tools
What is
A. Occupational profile
B. Analysis of occupational performance
D. Use of standardized and non-standardized tools
What is the primary focus of occupational therapy during the emergent phase of burn management?
A. Scar maturation and functional recovery
B. Strengthening and endurance training
C. Vocational and work-specific task training
D. Preventing early contractures through splinting and positioning
D. Preventing early contractures through splinting and positioning
Why is early mobilization important in burn rehabilitation?
A. It prevents hypertrophic scarring and keloids.
B. It eliminates the need for splinting.
C. It shortens the length of hospital stays.
D. It reduces the risk of infection.
C. It shortens the length of hospital stays.
Which wound dressing is highly absorbent and made from seaweed?
A. Hydrocolloids
B. Hydrogels
C. Films
D. Alginate
D. Alginate
What is the primary purpose of hydrogel dressings?
A. To absorb large amounts of exudate.
B. To add moisture to dry wounds and promote autolytic debridement.
C. To provide a waterproof barrier.
D. To prevent bacterial growth.
B. To add moisture to dry wounds and promote autolytic debridement.
What is the role of evidence-based practice in occupational therapy?
A. To eliminate the need for client feedback.
B. To replace clinical reasoning with standardized protocols.
C. To prioritize the therapist’s preferences over the client’s goals.
D. To ensure interventions are grounded in research.
D. What is To ensure interventions are grounded in research?