CBM Wound Care & Dressing Selection 2

Question 1

Which dressing type is most appropriate for a burn wound with heavy exudate to prevent maceration of surrounding skin?

Accepted Answer

Highly absorbent foam dressing

Answer

Highly absorbent foam dressings manage heavy exudate effectively, reducing maceration risk to periwound skin.

Question 2

When using silver-containing dressings on a burn patient, the PRIMARY concern regarding prolonged use is:

Accepted Answer

Argyria and silver toxicity

Answer

Prolonged use of silver-containing dressings can lead to argyria (gray skin discoloration) and systemic silver toxicity.

Question 3

A partial-thickness burn on the dorsum of the hand is best managed with which dressing goal?

Accepted Answer

Moist wound environment to promote epithelialization

Answer

Partial-thickness burns heal best in a moist environment that supports epithelialization from remaining skin appendages.

Question 4

Which topical agent is CONTRAINDICATED in patients with sulfonamide allergy?

Accepted Answer

Mafenide acetate (Sulfamylon)

Answer

Mafenide acetate is a sulfonamide derivative and is contraindicated in patients with sulfonamide hypersensitivity.

Question 5

In burn wound care, 'donor site' dressings for split-thickness skin graft harvest sites should prioritize:

Accepted Answer

Moist healing to reduce pain and speed re-epithelialization

Answer

Donor sites re-epithelialize faster and with less pain when kept moist, mimicking the principles of partial-thickness wound care.

(CBM) Certified Burn Manager Practice Test