CBRN CBRN Rehabilitation & Scar Management

Question 1

What type of scar is characterized by raised, firm, erythematous tissue that remains within the original wound boundaries?

Accepted Answer

Hypertrophic scar

Answer

Hypertrophic scars are raised, firm, and erythematous but stay confined within the original wound margins, unlike keloids which extend beyond them.

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of custom-fitted compression garments in burn scar rehabilitation?

Accepted Answer

To minimize hypertrophic scar formation

Answer

Compression garments apply 20–25 mmHg of continuous pressure to maturing scars, reducing hypertrophic scar formation by limiting collagen deposition.

Question 3

When should compression garment therapy typically begin in burn patients?

Accepted Answer

After complete wound closure

Answer

Compression garment therapy begins after complete wound closure to apply pressure during the active scar maturation phase.

Question 4

What is a burn contracture, and which anatomical areas are most commonly affected?

Accepted Answer

Scar tissue limiting joint movement; neck and axilla are common sites

Answer

A burn contracture is scar tissue that restricts joint movement; the neck and axilla are frequently affected because scars cross flexion points and pull.

Question 5

What is the primary physical therapy intervention for preventing burn contractures during rehabilitation?

Accepted Answer

Range-of-motion exercises and splinting

Answer

Active and passive range-of-motion exercises combined with splinting maintain joint mobility and prevent contracture formation in burn rehabilitation.

(CBRN) Certified Burn Registered Nurse Practice Test

(CBRN) Certified Burn Registered Nurse Practice Test

CBRN CBRN Rehabilitation & Scar Management