Burns and cancer review

Which is a type of skin cancer?

• Basal cell carcinoma

• Leukemia

• Squamous cell carcinoma

• Melanoma

Most damage to the skin is from:

• sports

• tanning beds

• shoveling snow

• sun exposure

What is found in the sun and tanning beds that causes problems to the skin?

• OV radiation

• IV radiation

• UW radiation

• UV radiation

How can someone prevent skin cancer

• Avoid sun exposure

• Wear sunscreen regularly

• Avoid tanning beds

• Wear protective clothing

• Check skin regularly

How do first-degree burns differ from second-degree burns?

• First-degree burns only affect the epidermis; second-degree burns can extend into the dermis

• First degree-burns are painless; second-degree burns hurt a lot

• First degree-burns can extend into the dermis; second-degree burns only affect the epidermis

• First degree-burns hurt a lot; second-degree burns are painless

If you get a second-degree burn, your skin might blister. What might happen if you squeeze the liquid out of the blisters?

• The burn might be upgraded to a third-degree burn

• The burn might begin to hurt less

• The burn might get infected

• The blisters will reappear almost instantly

Why can you often not feel third-degree burns?

• Because they damage the nerve ending in your skin

• Because they aren't very damaging

• Because they cause scabs to form

• Because they only affect the inner part of your skin

This type of Skin Cancer is the most curable

• Basal Cell Carcinoma
• Squamous Cell Carcinoma
• Melanoma

This type of Skin Cancer is the most dangerous

• Basal Cell Carcinoma
• Squamous Cell Carcinoma
• Melanoma

Which degree of burn can cause infections and dehydration?

• First Degree Burn
• Second Degree Burn
• Third Degree Burn