EFMB WRITTEN TEST EXAM WITH
CORRECT ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECTLY WELL DEFINED ANSWERS
LATEST ALREADY GRADED A+ 2025 – 2026
T/F: A hypotonic solution is the preferred resuscitation fluid
for a burn patient. - ANSWERS-F
T/F: Both under- and over- fluid resuscitation of burn
patients can result in serious morbidity and even mortality;
patients who receive over 250 mL/kg in the first 24 hours
are at increased risk for severe complications including
acute respiratory distress syndrome and both abdominal
and extremity compartment syndromes. - ANSWERS-T
At 8-12 hours post-burn, if the hourly IV fluid rate exceeds
1500 mL/hr or if the projected 24 hr total fluid volume
approaches 250 mL/kg, initiate 5% ___________ infusion for
an adult burn patient. - ANSWERS-Albumin
,What are clinical signs of inhalation injury? - ANSWERS-
Progressive voice changes, soot about the mouth and nares,
hypoxia, and shortness of breath.
Definitive care for US service members suffering from burn
injuries is provided at _____________. - ANSWERS-USAISR
Burn Center, San Antonio, TX.
The current recommendation of irrigation volume for small
wounds is: - ANSWERS-1 - 3 Liters
The current recommendation of irrigation volume for
moderate wounds is: - ANSWERS-4 - 8 Liters
The current recommendation of irrigation volume for large
wounds or wounds with evidence of heavy contamination
is: - ANSWERS-9 or More Liters
T/F: Normal saline, sterile water and potable tap water all
have comparable efficacy and safety as irrigation solutions. -
ANSWERS-True
,T/F: The inclusion of irrigation fluid additives such as iodine,
bacitracin or antibiotics has proven benefits. - ANSWERS-
False
What are risk factors of invasive fungal infections assessed
for during the first wound debridement? - ANSWERS-
Dismounted Blast Injury, Above the Knee Amputation,
Extensive Perineal/Genitourniary/Rectal Injury, Massive
transfusion of >20 units in the first 24 hours
T/F: All wounds must be closed prior to arrival at a definitive
care location to prevent further bacterial and fungal
introduction. - ANSWERS-False
T/F: Placement of antibiotic impregnated
polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) can be used as an adjunct
to debridement and irrigation of a wound to deliver
increased local antibiotic concentrations while minimizing
the associated side effects of high systemic loads of these
antibiotics. - ANSWERS-True
A(n) _________ event refers to an iatrogenic event in which
a sponge or surgical instrument is deliberately or
unintentionally left behind while the wound proceeds to
, definitive management. - ANSWERS-Retained Foreign
Object (RFO)
Explosive munitions injure through how many major
mechanisms? - ANSWERS-Four
T/F: Patients exposed to hazardous noise are only at risk for
aural trauma. - ANSWERS-False
The symptoms of acoustic trauma are: - ANSWERS-Tinnitus,
recruitment, aural fullness, difficulty localizing sounds,
difficulty hearing in a noisy background, and vertigo.
Acoustic trauma may result in sensorineural hearing loss
(SNHL) that is either _____________or _____________. -
ANSWERS-Temporary (temporary threshold shift) or
Permanent (permanent threshold shift).
The ear, specifically the _____________, is the most
sensitive organ to primary blast injury. - ANSWERS-
Tympanic Membrane (TM)
CORRECT ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECTLY WELL DEFINED ANSWERS
LATEST ALREADY GRADED A+ 2025 – 2026
T/F: A hypotonic solution is the preferred resuscitation fluid
for a burn patient. - ANSWERS-F
T/F: Both under- and over- fluid resuscitation of burn
patients can result in serious morbidity and even mortality;
patients who receive over 250 mL/kg in the first 24 hours
are at increased risk for severe complications including
acute respiratory distress syndrome and both abdominal
and extremity compartment syndromes. - ANSWERS-T
At 8-12 hours post-burn, if the hourly IV fluid rate exceeds
1500 mL/hr or if the projected 24 hr total fluid volume
approaches 250 mL/kg, initiate 5% ___________ infusion for
an adult burn patient. - ANSWERS-Albumin
,What are clinical signs of inhalation injury? - ANSWERS-
Progressive voice changes, soot about the mouth and nares,
hypoxia, and shortness of breath.
Definitive care for US service members suffering from burn
injuries is provided at _____________. - ANSWERS-USAISR
Burn Center, San Antonio, TX.
The current recommendation of irrigation volume for small
wounds is: - ANSWERS-1 - 3 Liters
The current recommendation of irrigation volume for
moderate wounds is: - ANSWERS-4 - 8 Liters
The current recommendation of irrigation volume for large
wounds or wounds with evidence of heavy contamination
is: - ANSWERS-9 or More Liters
T/F: Normal saline, sterile water and potable tap water all
have comparable efficacy and safety as irrigation solutions. -
ANSWERS-True
,T/F: The inclusion of irrigation fluid additives such as iodine,
bacitracin or antibiotics has proven benefits. - ANSWERS-
False
What are risk factors of invasive fungal infections assessed
for during the first wound debridement? - ANSWERS-
Dismounted Blast Injury, Above the Knee Amputation,
Extensive Perineal/Genitourniary/Rectal Injury, Massive
transfusion of >20 units in the first 24 hours
T/F: All wounds must be closed prior to arrival at a definitive
care location to prevent further bacterial and fungal
introduction. - ANSWERS-False
T/F: Placement of antibiotic impregnated
polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) can be used as an adjunct
to debridement and irrigation of a wound to deliver
increased local antibiotic concentrations while minimizing
the associated side effects of high systemic loads of these
antibiotics. - ANSWERS-True
A(n) _________ event refers to an iatrogenic event in which
a sponge or surgical instrument is deliberately or
unintentionally left behind while the wound proceeds to
, definitive management. - ANSWERS-Retained Foreign
Object (RFO)
Explosive munitions injure through how many major
mechanisms? - ANSWERS-Four
T/F: Patients exposed to hazardous noise are only at risk for
aural trauma. - ANSWERS-False
The symptoms of acoustic trauma are: - ANSWERS-Tinnitus,
recruitment, aural fullness, difficulty localizing sounds,
difficulty hearing in a noisy background, and vertigo.
Acoustic trauma may result in sensorineural hearing loss
(SNHL) that is either _____________or _____________. -
ANSWERS-Temporary (temporary threshold shift) or
Permanent (permanent threshold shift).
The ear, specifically the _____________, is the most
sensitive organ to primary blast injury. - ANSWERS-
Tympanic Membrane (TM)
