Burns, Bites, Stings, Poisons

When might you get a thermal burn?

• When your skin comes into contact with chemicals

• When you accidentally touch a very hot piece of metal

• When your skin is exposed to dangerous radiation

• When your skin touches an extraordinarily cold substance, like dry ice

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

What's the first thing you should do if you have a scald?

• Apply antibiotic ointment

• Dress the burn with gauze

• Run cool water over the area

• See a doctor right away

For a snakebite...

• Do not apply ice

• Do not cut the wound or apply suction

• Do not apply a tourniquet

• Apply direct pressure and pressure immobilization bandage

• All are correct

A sign of a snakebite might include...

• a rash with a bulls eye pattern

• one or two distinct puncture wounds

• a blister

• venom sac still in entry site

When caring for someone with an insect sting one should ask if they have had any prior reactions to stings because...

• it may result in anaphylaxis

• ice should be applied immediately to avoid any allergic reaction

• the stinger should be removed immediately in order to prevent infection

• the area may need to be soaked in hot water

Treatment for a Red Back Spider bite is:

• Observe casualty for any signs of deterioration

• Obtain history

• DRSABCD

• cold compress to relieve pain

• All are correct

True or False. If a victim ingested a poison, you should induce vomiting immediately.

• True

• False