CBM Smoke Management & Post-Burn Evaluation

Question 1

What is the most critical initial assessment in a patient exposed to smoke inhalation?

Accepted Answer

Assess airway patency

Answer

Assess for skin burns

Answer

Evaluate carbon monoxide levels

Answer

Inspect for singed nasal hairs

Question 2

Which sign indicates early airway injury from smoke inhalation?

Accepted Answer

Hoarseness

Answer

Elevated blood pressure

Answer

Bradycardia

Answer

Cool, clammy skin

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of administering 100% oxygen to a patient with suspected carbon monoxide poisoning?

Accepted Answer

To displace carbon monoxide

Answer

To cool the airways

Answer

To improve lung compliance

Answer

To remove smoke particles

Question 4

Which finding would most likely indicate a lower airway injury in a burn patient?

Accepted Answer

Wheezing

Answer

Facial burns

Answer

Hoarseness

Answer

Singed eyebrows

Question 5

What is the most important factor when evaluating the healing progress of a burn wound?

Accepted Answer

Formation of granulation tissue

Answer

Decrease in wound size

Answer

Patient’s pain level

Answer

Temperature of surrounding skin

Question 6

Why is carbon monoxide poisoning a major concern in burn victims?

Accepted Answer

It displaces oxygen on hemoglobin

Answer

It causes severe dehydration

Answer

It damages kidney tissue

Answer

It increases white blood cell count