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Integumentary - Burns

Total questions: 84

Worksheet time: 47mins

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Date
1.

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

2.

If you get a second-degree burn, your skin might blister. What might happen if you squeeze the liquid out of the blisters?

a)

The burn might be upgraded to a third-degree burn

b)

The burn might begin to hurt less

c)

The burn might get infected

d)

The blisters will reappear almost instantly

3.

Why can you often not feel third-degree burns?

a)

Because they damage the nerve ending in your skin

b)

Because they aren't very damaging

c)

Because they cause scabs to form

d)

Because they only affect the inner part of your skin

4.

Place this in order from outermost to innermost A) Dermis; B) Epidermis; C)Subcutaneous tissue

a)

A, B, C

b)

B, A, C

c)

B, C, A

d)

A, C, B

5.

Which person is most likely to experience a scald?

a)

A 14-year-old boy

b)

A 21-year-old woman

c)

A 45-year-old man

d)

A 70-year-old woman

6.

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

7.

What's the first thing you should do if you have a scald?

a)

Apply antibiotic ointment

b)

Dress the burn with gauze

c)

Run cool water over the area

d)

See a doctor right away

8.

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

9.
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."
10.
Scenario: You and your friends spent a fun day at the beach but forgot your sunscreen. Later that evening you notice blisters across your friend’s back and realize he got sunburned. How bad are the burns?
a)
first-degree
b)
second-degree
c)
third-degree
11.
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
12.
What is the most painful type of burn?
a)
First-degree burns, because the outer skin is so sensitive
b)
Third-degree burns, because they are the most severe
c)
Second-degree burns, because nerve endings are still intact even though tissue damage is severe
d)
All types of burns are excruciatingly painful
13.

The type of burn caused by wind, brief exposure to steam, and light sunburn is ______________.

a)

First-degree burn

b)

Second-degree burn

c)

Third-degree burn

d)

The most severe burn

14.

) After calling 911, what is the first thing you do to treat an electrical burn victim?

a)

Monitor ABC’s since electrocution can cause cardiac and respiratory emergencies.

b)

Cover the area of the burn with a dry, loose bandage.

c)

Secure the area by turning off the power source.

d)

Apply ointment to the burned area.

15.

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

a)

true

b)

false

16.
Blisters are a common sign of a 
a)
1st degree burn
b)
2nd degree burn
c)
3rd degree burn
17.

Most superficial layer of epidermis

a)

stratum corneum

b)

stratum lucidum

c)

stratum granulosum

d)

stratum spinosum

e)

stratum basale

18.

Where most new skin cells are created

a)

stratum corneum

b)

stratum lucidum

c)

stratum granulosum

d)

stratum spinosum

e)

stratum basale

19.

Layer that consists of mostly dead skin cells; protective barrier

a)

epidermis

b)

dermis

c)

hypodermis

20.

Layer that consists of connective tissue, glands, and hair follicles

a)

epidermis

b)

dermis

c)

hypodermis

21.

Layer that consists of mostly adipose tissue

a)

epidermis

b)

dermis

c)

hypodermis

22.

Superficial burn

a)

1st degree

b)

2nd degree

c)

3rd degree

23.

Example: moderate sunburn

a)

1st degree

b)

2nd degree

c)

3rd degree

24.

Burn penetrates epidermis and dermis

a)

1st degree

b)

2nd degree

c)

3rd degree

25.

Burn penetrates hypodermis

a)

1st degree

b)

2nd degree

c)

3rd degree

26.

Characterized by burn lacking blisters

a)

1st degree

b)

2nd degree

c)

3rd degree

27.

Characterized by patchy red/white areas, and wet or waxy dry blisters.

a)

1st degree

b)

2nd degree

c)

3rd degree

28.

Step 1 for any severe burn is to

a)

Call 911

b)

Cool with cloths

c)

Check for breathing

d)

Start CPR

29.
What gives your skin color
a)
Epidermis
b)
follicles
c)
dermis
d)
melanin
30.
A ___________ is a type of graft taken from healthy skin of the patient to treat severe burns.
a)
Autograft
b)
Homograft
c)
Halograft
d)
Zenograft
31.
What layer of skin contains the blood vessels, glands and nerves?
a)
adipose tissue
b)
epidermis
c)
dermis
d)
intramuscular
32.
The hair follicle originates in which layer of the skin?
a)
subcutaneous
b)
dermis
c)
epidermis
d)
muscle
33.
______ degree burns (also known as partial thickness burns) involve the epidermis and part of the dermis layer of skin. The burn site appears red, blistered, and may be swollen and painful.
a)
First
b)
Second
c)
Third
34.
_____ degree burns cause minimal skin damage. They are also called “superficial burns” because they affect the outermost layer of skin. Signs include: redness; minor inflammation, or swelling; pain; dry, peeling skin occurs as the burn heals
a)
First
b)
Second
c)
Third
35.

What does sunlight (UV exposure) do to folate in our body?

a)

breaks it down

b)

builds it up

c)

creates it

d)

makes it stronger

36.

Which of the following things should you do when treating a second degree burn?

(Input all that apply, then push the ENTER button.)

a)

Cool the burned area with water.

b)

Put a cotton bandage on the burn.

c)

Elevate the burned part.

d)

Put butter on the burn.

37.

If you observe someone being electrocuted, and he/she is still in contact with the electrical source, you should immediately grab them and pull them away from the source.

a)

True

b)

False

38.

The ________ layer of the skin is considered to be the "true" skin.

a)

epidermis

b)

dermis

c)

subcutaneous

d)

muscle

39.

The blackened part of skin after a burn is called what

(a)  

40.

The _____________ forms a protective layer over every part of the body and varies in thickness being thickest in the palms of the hands and soles of the feet and thinnest around the eyes.

a)

epidermis

b)

dermis

c)

subcutaneous

d)

collagen

41.
What gland is responsible for keeping our hair soft and is a barrier for bacteria and fungi?
a)
Sudoriferous
b)
Sebaceous
c)
Melanin
d)
Carotene
42.

Hair and nails are considered to be _________ of the skin.

a)

glands

b)

appendages

c)

waste products

d)

secretions

43.

_________________ glands are sweat glands

a)

sudoriferous

b)

sebaceous

c)

subcutaneous

d)

subterrean

44.

"oma" at the end of a medical term (suffix) means

a)

macule

b)

pustule

c)

tumor

d)

vesicle

45.

An 80 year old man would most likely demonstrate which of the following?

a)

albinism

b)

alopecia

c)

atopic dermatitis

d)

urticaria

46.

Forms a distinct pattern of ridges to produce a fingerprint.

a)

keratin

b)

melanin

c)

papillae

d)

sebum

47.

Patty is a lifeguard at a local swimming pool. Her outdoor job will cause her to produce which of the following?

a)

keratin

b)

melanin

c)

carotene

d)

hemoglobin

48.

What type of sweat glands are found all over the body?

a)

Apocrine

b)

Merocrine

c)

Ceruminous

d)

Sebaceous

49.

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.

50.

After calling 911, what is the first thing you do to treat an electrical burn victim?

a)

Monitor ABC's since electrocution can cause cardiac and respiratory emergencies.

b)

Cover the area of the burn with a dry, loose bandage.

c)

Secure the area by turning off the power source.

d)

Apply ointment to the burned area

51.

Scenario: You and your friends spent a fun day at the beach but forgot your sunscreen. Later that evening, you notice blisters across your friend's back and realize he got sunburned. How bad are the burns?

a)

First-degree

b)

Second-degree

c)

Third-degree

d)

Fouth-degree

52.

What is the most painful type of burn?

a)

First-degree burns, because the outer skin is so sensitive

b)

Third-degree burns, because they are the most severe

c)

Second-degree burns, because nerve endings are still intact even though tissue damage is severe

d)

All types of burns are excruciatingly painful

53.

While watching a storm from your window, you and a friend see a power cable fall and land on your neighbor who was walking her dog. After telling your friend to call the power company and 911, you run outside to help. Your neighbor and her dog are unconscious, soaking wet, and are both face up in a shallow puddle. The cable is on top of both of them.


What should you do next?

a)

Evaluate your neighbor using the ABC's of lifesaving steps.

b)

Use a piece of wood to push or pull your neighbor away from the cable, and then perform first aid

c)

Wait until the power company shuts off the power, and then perform first aid.

d)

Use a dry rope or stick to pull the cable off of your neighbor, and then perform first aid.

54.

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

d)

Fourth-degree burns

55.

Initially with a burn you will see redness and

a)

swelling

b)

blisters

c)

fire

56.

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

57.

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

58.
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."
59.

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

a)

true

b)

false

60.

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.

61.
Name three items that can be used to separate an electric shock victim from the source of the electric current.
a)
A broom, stick, chair, or other item of dry non-conducting material like wood, plastic, or cardboard
b)
A metal pole, a broom, cardboard
c)
Your shoes (if they are rubber soled), a stick, or a chair
d)
A metal folding chair, a plastic pipe, or a stick
62.

From the video about Jacqui Saburido, how severe were her burns?

a)

45%

b)

60%

c)

55%

d)

65%

63.

From the video about Jacqui Saburido, how many years did the man receive for intoxicated manslaughter?

a)

7 years

b)

10 years

c)

12 years

d)

11 years

64.
In the picture, what layer is indicated by the red star?
a)
Hypodermis
b)
Arrector pili
c)
Follicle
d)
Melanocyte
65.

In the picture, what gland or muscle is indicated by the red star?

a)

Arrector pili

b)

Follicle

c)

Melanocyte

d)

Dermis

66.

In the picture, what gland or muscle is indicated by the red star?

a)

Follicle

b)

Melanocyte

c)

Dermis

d)

Sweat Glands

67.
In the picture, what layer is indicated by the red star?
a)
Dermis
b)
Sweat Glands
c)
Epidermis
d)
Hypodermis
68.

Identify structure number 1

a)

sweat gland

b)

hair follicle

c)

sweat pore

d)

epidermis

69.

Identify structure number 2.

a)

hypodermis

b)

dermis

c)

dermal papillae

d)

epidermis

70.

Identify structure 13

a)

arrector pilli muscle

b)

sebaceous gland

c)

sweat gland

d)

Meissner's corpuscle

71.

Identify structure 16

a)

hair follicle

b)

hair shaft

c)

nerve

d)

vein

72.

Identify structure number 6

a)

sweat gland

b)

adipose tissue

c)

sebaceous gland

d)

arrector pili muscle

73.

Identify structure number 4.

a)

sebaceous glands

b)

adipose tissue

c)

Meissner's corpuscles

d)

sweat glands

74.

Identify structure 8.

a)

hypodermis

b)

epidermis

c)

hyperdermis

d)

dermis

75.

Integumentary system includes:

(select all possible answers)

a)

skin

b)

nails

c)

muscles

d)

hair

e)

theet

76.

Some cells in the inner layer of the epidermis provide protection from harmful ultraviolet radiation by making a pigment called...

a)

clorophyll

b)

melanin

c)

epidermis

d)

dermis

e)

subcutaneous layer

77.

Where is the pigment which gives us our skin color located?

a)

epidermis

b)

dermis

c)

fatty layer

d)

subcutaneous layer

78.

Connective tissue, nerve cells, muscle fibers, sweat glands, oil glands, and hair follicles are located in ...

a)

epidermis

b)

dermis

c)

subcutaneous layer

79.

Below the dermis layer is the______, a layer of connective tissue that stores fat and helps the body retain heat.

a)

epidermis

b)

dermis

c)

subcutaneous layer

80.

Hair follicles usually have _____ associated with them that lubricate the skin and hair

a)

acne

b)

sebaceous glands

c)

sweat glands

d)

nerves and vessels

81.

Skin produces vitamin D

a)

true

b)

false

82.

This sweat gland is located in the ear canal and produces ear wax

(a)  

83.

This gland regulates body temps through evaporation of sweat from the body surface

(a)  

84.

This gland is a sac-like structure which secretes an oily secretion, lubricates the skin and hair and prevents drying

(a)