WorksheetsBurns, Bites, Stings, Poisons
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 6mins
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
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
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
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
What's the first thing you should do if you have a scald?
Apply antibiotic ointment
Dress the burn with gauze
Run cool water over the area
See a doctor right away
For a snakebite...
Do not apply ice
Do not cut the wound or apply suction
Do not apply a tourniquet
Apply direct pressure and pressure immobilization bandage
All are correct
A sign of a snakebite might include...
a rash with a bulls eye pattern
one or two distinct puncture wounds
a blister
venom sac still in entry site
When caring for someone with an insect sting one should ask if they have had any prior reactions to stings because...
it may result in anaphylaxis
ice should be applied immediately to avoid any allergic reaction
the stinger should be removed immediately in order to prevent infection
the area may need to be soaked in hot water
Treatment for a Red Back Spider bite is:
Observe casualty for any signs of deterioration
Obtain history
DRSABCD
cold compress to relieve pain
All are correct
True or False. If a victim ingested a poison, you should induce vomiting immediately.
True
False
Treatment for poisoning includes:
Call the Poison Information Centre
Monitor the casualty at all times
Perform CPR as required
If casualty collapsed - Call '000'
All are correct
