Adams Burns Modification

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

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

The client has a large burned area on the right arm. The burned area appears pink, has blisters, and is very painful. How to categorize this injury?

• Full-thickness

• Partial-thickness superficial

• Partial-thickness deep

• Superficial

The client has burns on both legs. These areas appear white and leather-like. No blisters or bleeding are present, and there is just a “small amount of pain.” How to categorize this injury?

• Full-thickness

• Partial-thickness superficial

• Partial-thickness deep

• Superficial

Blisters are a common sign of a 

• 1st degree burn
• 2nd degree burn
• 3rd degree burn

Place in order from outside to inside:
A.) Dermis;
B.) Epidermis;
C.) Subcutaneous tissue

• A B C
• B A C
• B C A 
• A C B