True or False
Heat (Thermal) Burns
Chemical Burns
Electrical Burns
Radiation Burns
100
Burns are injuries to soft tissue caused by extreme heat.
True
100
Should you break blisters caused by thermal burns?
No, never break blisters.
100
When do you remove chemicals?
As quickly as possible
100
When do you assist a person who is being electrocuted?
When the source has been removed
100
What is the minimum SPF that is suggested to use?
15+ SPF
200
The most severe type of burn is a superficial burn.
False; they are the weakest.
200
When do you stop applying large amounts of cool water?
When pain is relieved
200
How do you remove dry chemicals?
Brush them off with gloved hands
200
When caring for a burn what two things do you look for?
Entry and exit wounds
200
What type of lotion/ointment is suggested?
Aloe
300
Full thickness burns effect the first 2 layers of skin.
False; they effect all layers
300
When do you remove clothing stuck to the burn?
Never
300
When do you removed clothing?
Immediately
300
Electrocutions can cause ______ and _______, be prepared for ________.
Cardiac arrest, respiratory emergencies, CPR
300
How do you prevent burns?
Wear appropriate clothing and the correct level of sunscreen
400
Full thickness burns always hurt.
False; if the burn is deep enough, nerve damage will cause it to be painless.
400
How do you prevent hypothermia when treating a burn victim?
Keep the body warm and away from drafts
400
How long should you continue flushing the burn?
For 20 minutes, or until EMS arrives.
400
What else do you care for when treating an electrical burn?
Shock
400
Should you ice a burn? If not, what do you use to cool the burn?
No; Cool running water
500
The 4 types of burns can be classified as heat, chemical, electrical, and radiation.
True
500
When should you apply ice or ice water to the burn?
Never, it causes the body to lose heat rapidly and can cause further damage.
500
When flushing out eyes, why should the contaminated eye be lower than the clean eye?
Chemicals can run down and contaminate the other eye.
500
What other types of burns can be present with an electrical shock?
Thermal burns
500
Once burned, how do you prevent them from getting worse?
Keep out of sun and keep cool
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