Burns and Scalds

Initially with a burn you will see redness and

• swelling

• blisters

• fire

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

What should the 1st thing you do when getting a 3rd degree burn?

• Apply antibiotic ointment

• Dress the burn with gauze

• Run cool water over the area

• See a doctor right away

What can you infer about first-degree burns?

• They are most painful

• They are most common type of burn

• They are the least common type of burn

• They are the least painful type of burn

Which of these are signs or symptoms of burns

• Hypertension

• Vomiting

• Blisters

• confusion

.......... and ......... are damage to the ......., usually caused by .......... .

• Burns , Scalds , Skin , Heat

• Heat , Skin , Scalds , Burns

• Skin , Burns , Heat , Scalds

If you see someone burning in front of you, what do you do?

• Play with him

• Take photo with him

• Nothing

• Stop the burning process as soon as possible

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."

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

You should peel away clothing that has "melted" into the flesh of a burn patient

• true

• false