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Burns and Scalds

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Initially with a burn you will see redness and

a)

swelling

b)

blisters

c)

fire

2.

How do first-degree burns differ from second-degree burns?

a)

First-degree burns only affect the epidermis; second-degree burns can extend into the dermis

b)

First degree-burns are painless; second-degree burns hurt a lot

c)

First degree-burns can extend into the dermis; second-degree burns only affect the epidermis

d)

First degree-burns hurt a lot; second-degree burns are painless

3.

What should the 1st thing you do when getting a 3rd degree burn?

a)

Apply antibiotic ointment

b)

Dress the burn with gauze

c)

Run cool water over the area

d)

See a doctor right away

4.

What can you infer about first-degree burns?

a)

They are most painful

b)

They are most common type of burn

c)

They are the least common type of burn

d)

They are the least painful type of burn

5.

Which of these are signs or symptoms of burns

a)

Hypertension

b)

Vomiting

c)

Blisters

d)

confusion

6.

.......... and ......... are damage to the ......., usually caused by .......... .

a)

Burns , Scalds , Skin , Heat

b)

Heat , Skin , Scalds , Burns

c)

Skin , Burns , Heat , Scalds

7.

If you see someone burning in front of you, what do you do?

a)

Play with him

b)

Take photo with him

c)

Nothing

d)

Stop the burning process as soon as possible

8.
You called 911 to request emergency assistance for a victim burned in a fire. The victim tells you that he is in a lot of pain. His skin has many blisters and is severely swollen.   

What should you tell the 911 operator when he asks, "How bad are the burns?"
a)
"They are first-degree burns."
b)
"They are second-degree burns."
c)
"They are third-degree burns."
9.
When treating first-, second-, or third-degree burns which depth of burn is not treated with water?
a)
first-degree burns
b)
second-degree burns
c)
third-degree burns
10.

You should peel away clothing that has "melted" into the flesh of a burn patient

a)

true

b)

false

11.

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?

a)

Clean and rinse the wounds with water.

b)

Check to see if she is in shock.

c)

Check to see if she is breathing and if not, to perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation or CPR.

d)

Elevate the burned parts if on just one part of body.

12.

True or False

Scalding is the freezing of the skin by a substance that is cold in temperature.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

What type of sources do not cause burns?

a)

Heat

b)

Electricity

c)

Radiation or Sun

d)

Water

14.

When someone has suffered a chemical burn it is important to remove any clothing

a)

True

b)

False

15.

If chemicals have splashed into someone's eyes, the eyes should be continuously irrigated with a steady stream of water.

a)

False

b)

True