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WorksheetsBurns and Scalds
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 11mins
Initially with a burn you will see redness and
swelling
blisters
fire
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
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 can you infer about first-degree burns?
They are most painful
They are most common type of burn
They are the least common type of burn
They are the least painful type of burn
Which of these are signs or symptoms of burns
Hypertension
Vomiting
Blisters
confusion
.......... and ......... are damage to the ......., usually caused by .......... .
Burns , Scalds , Skin , Heat
Heat , Skin , Scalds , Burns
Skin , Burns , Heat , Scalds
If you see someone burning in front of you, what do you do?
Play with him
Take photo with him
Nothing
Stop the burning process as soon as possible
What should you tell the 911 operator when he asks, "How bad are the burns?"
You should peel away clothing that has "melted" into the flesh of a burn patient
true
false
Tom's sister burned herself playing with matches, and she has third-degree burns on her arms and legs. He called 911. He put out the fire and her clothes are not burning, but he doesn't know what to do next.
What should he NOT do?
Clean and rinse the wounds with water.
Check to see if she is in shock.
Check to see if she is breathing and if not, to perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation or CPR.
Elevate the burned parts if on just one part of body.
True or False
Scalding is the freezing of the skin by a substance that is cold in temperature.
True
False
What type of sources do not cause burns?
Heat
Electricity
Radiation or Sun
Water
When someone has suffered a chemical burn it is important to remove any clothing
True
False
If chemicals have splashed into someone's eyes, the eyes should be continuously irrigated with a steady stream of water.
False
True
