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Question 1

Which psychiatric condition is most commonly diagnosed in burn survivors during acute hospitalization?

Accepted Answer

Acute stress disorder (ASD)

Answer

Acute stress disorder, characterized by dissociation, intrusive symptoms, and avoidance within the first 30 days, is the most prevalent psychiatric condition in the acute burn inpatient setting.

Question 2

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in burn survivors is most strongly predicted by which factor?

Accepted Answer

Perceived threat to life and pre-existing anxiety disorder

Answer

The subjective perception of life threat and pre-existing mental health vulnerability are stronger predictors of PTSD than objective injury severity metrics like TBSA.

Question 3

The 'face' validity of body image disturbance in burn survivors refers to distress arising primarily from which source?

Accepted Answer

Visible scarring and disfigurement that alters social identity and self-perception

Answer

Burns to visible areas—especially the face and hands—profoundly alter body image because appearance changes are conspicuous to the patient and others, disrupting social identity.

Question 4

Which validated screening tool is commonly used to assess PTSD symptoms in adult burn survivors?

Accepted Answer

PTSD Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5)

Answer

The PCL-5 is a validated 20-item self-report measure aligned with DSM-5 PTSD criteria and is widely used in burn research and clinical practice.

Question 5

Itching (pruritus) in burn scars significantly affects psychological outcomes primarily through which mechanism?

Accepted Answer

Chronic, unrelenting itch disrupts sleep, increases anxiety, and reduces quality of life

Answer

Scar pruritus is present in up to 87% of burn survivors and its chronic, disruptive nature leads to sleep deprivation, emotional distress, and reduced adherence to rehabilitation.

(CBM) Certified Burn Manager Practice Test

(CBM) Certified Burn Manager Practice Test

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