Burns

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

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

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

Which word best describes most burn injuries?

• Deadly

• Painless

• Helpful

• Minor

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

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

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 is the primary cause of thermal burns?

• Exposure to high temperatures

• Contact with chemicals

• Radiation exposure

• Friction

Which layer of skin is affected by first-degree burns?

• Epidermis

• Dermis

• Subcutaneous tissue

• Muscle

What is a common symptom of second-degree burns?

• Blisters

• Numbness

• Charred skin

• No pain

How do chemical burns differ from thermal burns?

• Chemical burns are caused by acids or bases, while thermal burns are caused by heat

• Chemical burns are painless, while thermal burns are painful

• Chemical burns only affect the epidermis, while thermal burns affect deeper layers

• Chemical burns heal faster than thermal burns