What to Look For
Miscellaneous
1st Degree Burns
2nd Degree Burns
3rd Degree Burns
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How long does a superficial burn take to heal?
One week
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Who do you call when you cannot treat the victim?
9-1-1
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What are the symptoms of a 1st degree burn?
The skin is usually red; Often there is swelling; Pain sometimes is present; Least severe
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What part of the skin is burned if you have a 2nd degree burned?
Epidermis
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What parts of the body does a 3rd degree burn?
Fat, muscle, and sometimes bone
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What color does the skin appear in a full thickness burn?
Black and brown
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A burned airway is indicated by what two things?
A burned mouth and nose
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What is another name for a 1st degree burn?
Superficial burn
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What is another name for a 2nd degree burn?
Partial thickness burn
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What color is the skin that has a 3rd degree burn?
Charred black and may appear dry and white
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In a full thickness, burn what is likely?
Scarring
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What parts of the body that are burned would require a call for 9-1-1?
Head; Neck; Hands; Feet; Genitals
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What is a main cause of a 1st degree burn?
Sunburn or electricity
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What are the symptoms of a 2nd degree burn?
Blisters Deep redness Burned area may appear wet and shiny Skin that is painful to the touch Burn may be white or discolored in an irregular pattern
300
What should you do with the clothing on the burned area?
Leave it in place
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Blisters on a partial thickness burn make the skin appear what?
Swelled and wet
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What you should you never do when a person is burned electrically?
Touch the person while they are touching the power source
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Can you treat most of the 1st degree burns at home?
Yes
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What causes a 2nd degree burn?
Scald injuries; Flames; Skin that briefly comes in contact with a hot object; Sunburn; Chemicals; Electricity
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What type of shot should you get if you get a 3rd degree burn?
Tetanus
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What are the 3 types of burns?
Superficial; Partial Thickness; Full Thickness
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What’s most important to know about a chemical burns?
It will continue to burn when on the skin
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What type of tissue are all burns?
Soft Tissue
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What are the symptoms of a 2nd degree burn?
Blisters develop; Skin takes on an intensely reddened, splotchy appearance; There is severe pain and swelling.
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What is type of burn is life threatening and requires medical attention?
Critical or full thickness burn
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