Chapters 42, 44, & 45

Question 1

The antideformity position for the wrist and hand is __.

Answer 1

wrist extension, thumb abduction and extension, MP flexion, IP extension

Question 2

Which is true about a superficial partial thickness burn?

Answer 2

It corresponds to a traditionally classified second-degree burn.

Question 3

A burn scar typically matures in __.

Answer 3

12 to 18 months

Question 4

What is an escharotomy?

Answer 4

Incision through necrotic burned tissue

Question 5

A burn involving fascia, muscle, or tendon would be classified as __.

Answer 5

subdermal

Question 6

Hair follicles, sebaceous glands, and sweat glands are located in which layer of skin?

Answer 6

Dermis

Question 7

Revascularization, reepithelialization, and contraction of a burn wound occur in which phase of wound healing?

Answer 7

Proliferation

Question 8

Which is not a function of the skin?

a.
Regulate body temperature

b.
Perceive injury

c.
Protect against bacterial invasion

d.
Absorb ultraviolet rays

Answer 8

d.

Absorb ultraviolet rays

Question 9

Custom pressure garments __.

a.
should be measured for once scars have matured

b.
should not be worn more than 12 hours a day

c.
should be initiated as quickly as possible in the rehabilitation phase

d.
should not be combined with pressure inserts

e.
should be replaced every 2 to 3 weeks

Answer 9

c.

should be initiated as quickly as possible in the rehabilitation phase

Question 10

A meshed split thickness skin graft is a type of __.

Answer 10

autograft

Question 11

Which is not true about splinting in the treatment of burns?

a.
Splints do not need to be worn at all times to prevent contractures.

b.
Splints can maintain correct positioning of joints.

c.
Splints can protect compromised tissues to promote healing.

d.
Splints can reverse scar contractures of mature scars.

e.
Splints should not compromise function whenever possible.

Answer 11

d.

Splints can reverse scar contractures of mature scars.

Question 12

The rehabilitation phase of burn recovery continues until __.

Answer 12

scars are mature

Question 13

Tensile strength of a burn scar never recovers more than what percentage of original unburned skin?

Answer 13

80%

Question 14

The extent of burn injury is classified by which of the following?

Answer 14

Total body surface area percentage

Question 15

Which is not true about hypertrophic scarring?

a.
Has greater potential to develop in burns that take greater than 2 weeks to heal

b.
Has greater potential to develop in scars that remain erythematous for greater than 2 months

c.
Rises above the original surface level of the skin

d.
Has a marked decrease in production of fibroblasts, myofibroblasts, and collagen

e.
Can cause scar tightness

Answer 15

d.

Has a marked decrease in production of fibroblasts, myofibroblasts, and collagen

Question 16

Risk factors for heart disease are often divided into three categories. Which of the following refer to risk factors “that can be changed” and may benefit from occupational therapy services to address lifestyle adjustments?

a.
Heredity and gender

b.
Gender and age

c.
Smoking and inactive lifestyle

d.
Diabetes and age

Answer 16

c.

Smoking and inactive lifestyle

Question 17

When working with a client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), health professionals monitor for signs of respiratory distress. Signs of respiratory distress include which of the following?

a.
Shortness of breath at rest

b.
Impaired judgment

c.
Cyanosis

d.
All answers are correct.

Answer 17

d.

All answers are correct.

Question 18

Which of the following describes the progression of blood flow through the cardiovascular system?

a.
Right atrium, right ventricle, lungs, left atrium, left ventricle, aorta, systemic circulation

b.
Left atrium, right ventricle, lungs, right atrium, left ventricle, aorta, systemic circulation

c.
Right atrium, right ventricle, left atrium, lungs, left ventricle, aorta, systemic circulation

d.
Right atrium, aorta, right ventricle, lungs, left atrium, left ventricle, systemic circulation

Answer 18

a.

Right atrium, right ventricle, lungs, left atrium, left ventricle, aorta, systemic circulation

Question 19

A malignant tumor of the lung is classified as a __.

Answer 19

carcinoma

Question 20

Which of the following is a word for the process of cancer cells being carried to new sites in the body via the blood stream to develop new tumors?

Answer 20

Metastases

Question 21

For individuals with cancer, what is the most common impairment that leads to impaired ability to engage in meaningful activity?

Answer 21

Weakness

Question 22

Hormone therapy is an example of this type of cancer therapy?

Answer 22

Chemotherapy

Question 23

Palliative therapy is used in the treatment of cancer to __.

Answer 23

relieve pain and improve quality of life

Question 24

Peripheral neuropathy, which can include weakness and pain, is associated with this type of cancer therapy:

Answer 24

chemotherapy