Burns

Which layer of the skin is the outermost layer?

• Dermis

• Subcutaneous tissue

• Epidermis

• Hypodermis

What is the primary function of the dermis?

• Acts as a barrier

• Provides bulk of skin's function

• Stores fat

• Contains blood vessels

Which layer of the skin contains fat and blood vessels?

• Epidermis

• Dermis

• Subcutaneous tissue

• Stratum corneum

Which layer of the skin contains the sweat pore and the eccrine sweat gland?

• Epidermis

• Dermis

• Hypodermis

• Subcutaneous layer

What is the function of the arrector pili muscle in the skin?

• To produce sweat

• To raise hair follicles

• To secrete oil

• To sense temperature changes

Which gland is responsible for oil secretion in the skin?

• Eccrine sweat gland

• Apocrine sweat gland

• Sebaceous gland

• Endocrine gland

What is the primary function of the hypodermis layer?

• Protection against UV rays

• Insulation and cushioning

• Sensory reception

• Hair growth

What determines the amount of post-tissue damage in burns?

• Temperature and exposure duration

• Type of burn and location

• Age of the patient and treatment speed

• Weather conditions and humidity

Which zone of tissue damage in burns is characterized by the most damage and is irreversible?

• Zone of stasis

• Zone of hyperemia

• Zone of coagulation

• Zone of inflammation

Which zone of tissue damage in burns may be salvageable due to decreased tissue perfusion?

• Zone of coagulation

• Zone of stasis

• Zone of hyperemia

• Zone of necrosis