UNIT XIV FIRST AID-BURNS Quiz

What are the three main types of burns?

• Hot burns, cold burns, lukewarm burns

• Minor burns, moderate burns, severe burns

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

• Red burns, blue burns, green burns

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

• third-degree burn

• second-degree burn

• sunburn

• first-degree burn

What is the first step in treating a minor burn?

• Apply butter to the burn

• Rub the burn with a dry cloth

• Cover the burn with a bandage immediately

• Cool the burn with cool running water for at least 10 minutes

What should you do if a chemical burn occurs on the skin?

• Use hot water to rinse the burn

• Rinse the affected area with cool running water for at least 20 minutes

• Rub the burn with a dry cloth

• Apply butter on the burn

What is the first thing you should do if someone has an electrical burn?

• Rub the burn with ice

• Leave the person connected to the electrical source

• Disconnect the person from the electrical source

• Pour water on the burn

How should you treat a thermal burn caused by hot liquid or steam?

• Apply butter or oil to the burn

• Wrap the burn with a towel and keep it covered

• Use a hairdryer to blow cool air on the burn

• Cool the burn with cold water for at least 10 minutes