Burns

You called 911 to request emergency assistance for a victim burned in a fire. The victim tells you that he is in a lot of pain. His skin has many blisters and is severely swollen.   

What should you tell the 911 operator when he asks, "How bad are the burns?"

• "They are first-degree burns."
• "They are second-degree burns."
• "They are third-degree burns."

Scenario: You and your friends spent a fun day at the beach but forgot your sunscreen. Later that evening you notice blisters across your friend’s back and realize he got sunburned. How bad are the burns?

• first-degree
• second-degree
• third-degree

When treating first-, second-, or third-degree burns which depth of burn is not treated with water?

• first-degree burns
• second-degree burns
• third-degree burns

What are the three types of burns?

• First, second, and fifth degree
• Heat, chemical, and lightening
• Heat, chemical, and electrical
• Steam, chemical, and electrical

What is the most painful type of burn?

• First-degree burns, because the outer skin is so sensitive
• Third-degree burns, because they are the most severe
• Second-degree burns, because nerve endings are still intact even though tissue damage is severe
• All types of burns are excruciatingly painful

What variables affect the seriousness of a chemical burn?

• The length of time the chemical is in contact with the skin; the concentration (or strength) of the chemical; the temperature of the product containing the chemical
• The place on the body the burn happens; the temperature of the product
• The exposure of the chemical on the skin and the ambient temperature of the surrounding air
• How long the chemical is on the skin and the temperature of the water used to rinse the chemical

The type of burn caused by wind, brief exposure to steam, and light sunburn is ______________.

• First-degree burn

• Second-degree burn

• Third-degree burn

• The most severe burn

Chemical burns on the skin and eyes can be caused by ____________ chemicals.

• dry and liquid

• dry

• liquid

) After calling 911, what is the first thing you do to treat an electrical burn victim?

• Monitor ABC’s since electrocution can cause cardiac and respiratory emergencies.

• Cover the area of the burn with a dry, loose bandage.

• Secure the area by turning off the power source.

• Apply ointment to the burned area.

If chemicals have splashed into someone's eyes, the eyes should be continuously irrigated with a steady stream of water.

• False

• True