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

Keloid scar

Answer

Atrophic scar

Answer

Contracture

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

To minimize hypertrophic scar formation

Answer

To prevent wound infection

Answer

To reduce acute pain

Answer

To prevent fluid shifts

Question 3

When should compression garment therapy typically begin in burn patients?

Accepted Answer

After complete wound closure

Answer

Immediately post-injury

Answer

Six months post-injury

Answer

Only when hypertrophic scarring is already visible

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

Infected wound tissue; the feet

Answer

Excessive granulation; the back

Answer

Fluid accumulation; the chest

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Range-of-motion exercises and splinting

Answer

Bed rest and immobilization

Answer

Heat application only

Answer

Massage only

Question 6

How long does the burn scar maturation process typically take?

Accepted Answer

1–2 years

Answer

2–4 weeks

Answer

1–2 months

Answer

5–7 years