First Aid for Burns

What are the three types of burns?

• superficial burns, deep burns, and severe burns

• minor burns, moderate burns, and major burns

• thermal burns, chemical burns, and electrical burns

• first-degree burns, second-degree burns, and third-degree burns

Which type of burn affects only the outer layer of the skin?

• first-degree burn

• fourth-degree burn

• third-degree burn

• second-degree burn

Which type of burn affects the outer layer and underlying layer of the skin?

• second-degree burn

• fourth-degree burn

• first-degree burn

• third-degree burn

Which type of burn affects all layers of the skin and may also involve underlying tissues?

• third-degree burn

• second-degree burn

• sunburn

• first-degree burn

What is the first step in treating a burn?

• Remove the source of the burn and cool the affected area with cool running water.

• Cover the burn with a bandage without cooling it

• Rub the burn with a towel

• Apply ice directly to the burn

True or False: It is recommended to apply ice directly to a burn.

• Only if the burn is severe

• False

• True

• Sometimes

What is the recommended method for cooling a burn?

• Run cool water over the burn.

• Cover the burn with a bandage without cooling it.

• Rub the burn with a towel.

• Apply ice directly to the burn.

True or False: It is important to remove any clothing stuck to a burn.

• False

• It doesn't matter

• Only if the clothing is on fire

• True

What is the next step after cooling a burn?

• Expose the burn to sunlight

• Cover the burn with a sterile non-stick dressing or clean cloth.

• Rub the burn with butter or oil

• Apply ice directly to the burn

True or False: It is safe to pop blisters that form on a burn.

• False

• Only if they are large

• Sometimes

• True