Burns

A typical sunburn is an example of a :

• First-degree burn

• Second-degree burn

• Third-degree burn

• Fourth-degree burn

Which type of burn damages the dermis, is very painful and often results in blisters?

• First-degree burn

• Second-degree burn

• Third-degree burn

• Fourth-degree burn

Which type of burn damages the skin all the way through and may affect muscles or other tissues?

• First-degree burns

• Second-degree burns

• Third-degree burns

• Fourth-degree burns

A victim has been burned on the hand. After removing the heat source, it appears that the victim has sustained a small first-degree burn. What is your next care step?

• Apply aloe vera gel to the burn

• Cool the burned area with cold water

• Protect the burn from friction and pressure

• Remove jewelry before the area swells.

A victim has been burned on the foot. After removing the heat source, it appears that the victim has sustained a second-degree burn. What is the minimum amount of time you should immerse the foot in cold water?

• 5 minutes

• 10 minutes

• 15 minutes

• 20 minutes

If a victim is suffering from smoke inhalation, your first care step should be to:

• Call 9-1-1

• Encourage the victim to cough

• Get the victim to fresh air

• Help the victim into a position for easy breathing

A victim has been burned by a dry chemical. After brushing the chemical off the victim's skin, what is the minimum amount of time you should flush the affected area with cold water?

• 10 minutes

• 20 minutes

• 30 minutes

• 40 minutes

You encounter an unresponsive victim who appears to have been electrocuted by a household appliance. What should be your first step of care?

• Call 9-1-1

• Give BLS (CPR)

• Treat any burns

• unplug the appliance

Child-proof lighters are safe to leave around toddlers?

• True

• False

Pain is a good indicator of burn severity.

• True

• False