Burn Treatment and Management Quiz

What is the first step in treating burns according to the document?

• Apply ointment

• Stop the burning

• Cover with a blanket

• Give pain medication

What should be used to cover a burn?

• Wet cloth

• Dry sterile dressings

• Plastic wrap

• Cotton balls

What is recommended for burns to the eye?

• Apply ice

• Use copious irrigation with normal saline

• Cover with a patch

• Use eye drops

What is the recommended action for liquid chemical burns?

• Apply ointment

• Flush with copious amount of water or saline

• Cover with a bandage

• Use a dry cloth

What should be done for dry powder burns before flushing?

• Apply water

• Brush powder off

• Use a wet cloth

• Cover with a bandage

What is the approximate body surface area of a patient's hand?

• 5% BSA

• 1% BSA

• 10% BSA

• 15% BSA

When should moist sterile dressings be used to augment pain management?

• For burns >10% BSA

• For burns ≤10% BSA

• For all burns

• For first-degree burns only

What should be done if hazardous material involvement is suspected?

• Ignore it

• Notify the destination hospital

• Apply ointment

• Use a cold compress

Where should burns associated with trauma be treated?

• At home

• Closest appropriate trauma center

• General practitioner

• Pharmacy

Chemical burns to the eye or skin should be flushed for at least_ minutes.

• 5

• 10

• 15

• 20