Classifying Burns
There is only one way to classify burns.
a) true
b) false
False
Partial-thickness burns will always be painful
a. true
b. false
This common household chemical is often used for disinfection and stain removal and can cause chemical burns if mishandled.
a) Ammonia
b) Bleach
c) Vinegar
d) Rubbing alcohol
Bleach
What are common signs and symptoms of electrical burns?
a) Rash and itching at the contact site
b) Feeling of warmth and tingling sensation
c) Unconsciousness, obvious burns on the skin's surface, and trouble breathing
d) Headache and nausea
Unconsciousness, obvious burns on the skin's surface, and trouble breathing
One of the main ways burns are classified is by their depth.
a) true
b) false
True
What are the signs and symptoms of superficial burns?
a) Painful, red area with blisters
b) Painful, red area that turns white when touched; no blisters; moist-appearing skin
c) Painless, no sensation to touch, pearly white or charred, dry and leathery
d) May or may not be painful; may be moist or dry; may or may not turn white when touched; hair is usually gone
Painful, red area that turns white when touched; no blisters; moist-appearing skin
When providing first aid for a chemical burn, what is the recommended duration for flushing the affected area with water?
a) 5 minutes
b) 10 minutes
c) 20 minutes
d) 30 minutes
At least 20 minutes.
What is the first step to take when providing care for someone with an electrical burn?
a) Perform CPR immediately
b) Cool the burned area with ice water
c) Perform a primary assessment and ensure scene safety
d) Apply antibiotic ointment to the burn
Perform a primary assessment and ensure scene safety
This type of burn only involves the top layer of the skin, the epidermis.
a) superficial
b) chemical
c) partial thickness
d) full thickness
Superficial burn
What is the first step to take when encountering a patient with a thermal burn?
a) Apply ointment to the burn area
b) Cool the burned area with ice water
c) Remove the patient from the source and cool the burned area
d) Apply antibiotic ointment to the burned area
Remove the patient from the source and cool the burned area
Chemical burns typically result from exposure to substances that are categorized as what type of compounds?
a) Salts
b) Hydrocarbons
c) Strong acids or alkalis
d) Gases
strong acids or alkalis.
What factor primarily determines the severity of an electrical burn?
a) The person's age
b) The type of electrical appliance involved
c) The current's path through the body and the duration of contact
d) The person's medical history
The current's path through the body and the duration of contact
A partial-thickness burn destroys both layers of skin, as well as any or all of the underlying structures: fat, muscles, bones, and nerves.
a) true
b) false
false; full thickness burn
When should you call for more advanced medical personnel immediately for a burn victim?
a) For any type of thermal burn regardless of severity
b) Only for burns covering more than 50% of the body surface
c) For burns causing breathing difficulty or covering more than one body part, among other criteria
d) Only if the patient requests it
For burns causing breathing difficulty or covering more than one body part, among other criteria
If someone experiences a chemical burn to their eyes, what direction should you flush the affected eye to prevent further damage?
a) Upward and outward
b) From the nose outward and upward
c) From the nose outward and downward
d) From the outer corner inward
From the nose outward and downward.
What should be the immediate priority when caring for someone who has been struck by lightning?
a) Administering pain relief medication
b) Assessing for musculoskeletal injuries
c) Cooling the burned areas with ice packs
d) Checking for and addressing life-threatening conditions like respiratory or cardiac arrest
Checking for and addressing life-threatening conditions like respiratory or cardiac arrest
It takes approximately this many weeks for a partial-thickness burn to heal.
a) 1-2 weeks
b) 5-6 weeks
c) 10-12 weeks
d) 3-4 weeks
3-4 weeks
What is the recommended method to cool a burned area?
a) Apply ice directly to the burn
b) Immerse the burned area in ice water
c) Cool the burned area with large amounts of cold tap water until pain is relieved
d) Apply a dry sterile dressing without cooling
Cool the burned area with large amounts of cold tap water until pain is relieved
What is the primary step to take when encountering a chemical burn victim before advanced medical personnel arrive?
a) Apply ointment to the burn
b) Remove the contaminated clothing
c) Elevate the burned area
d) Wrap the burn in a dry bandage
Remove the chemical from the skin or eyes.
What is recommended for anyone who suffers an electrical shock?
a) Immediate discharge from the scene
b) Observation at home for 24 hours
c) An advanced medical assessment to determine the extent of injury
d) Application of topical creams to the affected areas
An advanced medical assessment to determine the extent of injury