BURNS

PROGNOSIS AFTER SEVERE BURN INJURY 1. Which one of the following factors is a major predictor of survival used when

calculating the Baux score in a patient with a severe, acute burn injury? A. The depth of the burn B. The burn subtype C. The age of the patient

D. The first aid treatment provided E. The patient’s past medical history

PATHOPHYSIOLOGY 2. A 22­year­old patient with a thermal injury is referred to you. The referring unit

described the injury as a second­degree burn. Which one of the following is correct regarding second-degree burns? A. Blistering is usually present. B. Sensation is usually absent. C. Capillary refill is rarely present.