U4C2L5 First Aid for Burns
B) second-degree
1. (U4C2L5:F1) 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
False
10. (U4C2L5:G1) True or False: Cool running water should be used to wash out open blisters of third degree burns.
C) Heat, chemical, and electrical
11. (U4C2L5:G2) What are the three types of burns? A) First, second, and fifth degree B) Heat, chemical, and lightening C) Heat, chemical, and electrical D) Steam, chemical, and electrical
C) Second-degree burns, because nerve endings are still intact even though tissue damage is severe
12. (U4C2L5:G3) 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
A) Agree with definition
38. (U4C2L5:AD5) Pain and inflammation can be relieved with aspirin or ibuprofen for those victims who can tolerate those over-the-counter medications. A) True B) False
A) Agree with definition
39. (U4C2L5:AD6) For a victim inside a building, turn off the electricity at the circuit breaker, switch box, or unplug the appliance. A) True B) False
A) Agree with definition
37. (U4C2L5:AD4) Do not try to neutralize a chemical because more damage may result. A) True B) False
B) False
36. (U4C2L5:AD3) When washing chemicals off the body, flush with water for at least five minutes. A) True B) False
A) First-degree burn
13. (U4C2L5:G4) 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
A) Second-degree
14. (U4C2L5:G5) Flammable liquids that suddenly burst into flames generally cause what degree of burns? A) Second-degree B) First-degree C) Third-degree D) Flash
False
15. (U4C2L5:G6) True or False: Third-degree burns are the most painful because they cause the deepest tissue damage.
A) Third-degree
16. (U4C2L5:G7) What degree of burn is caused by electric shock? A) Third-degree B) Second-degree C) First-degree D) All of the above
True
17. (U4C2L5:G8) True or False: Victims of second-degree burns to the face need careful monitoring for swelling and blockage of the airway.
False
18. (U4C2L5:G10) True or False: All degrees of burns should be treated first with cool running water.
A) A broom, stick, chair, or other item of dry non-conducting material like wood, plastic, or cardboard
19. (U4C2L5:G11) 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
C) Secure the area by turning off the power source.
2. (U4C2L5:F3) 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.
A) The length of time the chemical is in contact with the skin; the concentration (or strength) of the chemical; the temperature of the product containing the chemical
20. (U4C2L5:G12) What variables affect the seriousness of a chemical burn? A) The length of time the chemical is in contact with the skin; the concentration (or strength) of the chemical; the temperature of the product containing the chemical B) The place on the body the burn happens; the temperature of the product C) The exposure of the chemical on the skin and the ambient temperature of the surrounding air D) How long the chemical is on the skin and the temperature of the water used to rinse the chemical
True
21. (U4C2L5:G13) True or False: For dry chemical burns, only treat with water if large amounts of water is available.
C) Electrical
22. (U4C2L5:G14) ____________ burns may only produce a small burn on the skin, but should be treated as potentially life threatening. A) First-degree B) Chemical C) Electrical D) Second-degree
A) dry and liquid
23. (U4C2L5:G15) Chemical burns on the skin and eyes can be caused by ____________ chemicals. A) dry and liquid B) dry C) liquid
B) Disagree with definition
24. (U4C2L5:V1) A caustic substance is capable of destroying or eating away something by electrical action. A) Agree with definition B) Disagree with definition
A) Agree with definition
25. (U4C2L5:V2) Systemic reactions affect the body in general; acting throughout the body after absorption or ingestion. A) Agree with definition B) Disagree with definition
B) Disagree with definition
26. (U4C2L5:V3) Scalding is the freezing of the skin by a substance that is cold in temperature. A) Agree with definition B) Disagree with definition
A) Agree with definition
27. (U4C2L5:V4) To flush is to cleanse or wash out with running water or another liquid. A) Agree with definition B) Disagree with definition
A) Agree with definition
28. (U4C2L5:V5) Compresses are folded clothes or pads applied so as to press upon a body part to stop bleeding or cool a burn. A) Agree with definition B) Disagree with definition
A) Agree with definition
29. (U4C2L5:V6) If something is mottled it is marked with irregular spots or splotches of different colors or shades of color. A) Agree with definition B) Disagree with definition
A) Small amounts of water can cause more burning.
3. (U4C2L5:F4) Why do you only treat dry chemical burns with water if a large amount of water is available? A) Small amounts of water can cause more burning. B) You do not treat chemical burns with water. C) You must flush the area for no more than 5 minutes.
A) Agree with definition
30. (U4C2L5:V7) Bases are chemical compounds with a slippery or soapy feel that react with acids to form salt, have a pH value above 7, and are used as cleaning materials. A) Agree with definition B) Disagree with definition
A) Agree with definition
31. (U4C2L5:V8) To neutralize is to counteract the activity or effect of something. A) Agree with definition B) Disagree with definition
B) Disagree with definition
32. (U4C2L5:V9) Acids are chemical compounds with a sweet taste that react with base to form salt, have a pH value of more than 7, react with metals to form hydrogen gas, and have the capability to eat away or dissolve metals and other materials. A) Agree with definition B) Disagree with definition
A) Agree with definition
33. (U4C2L5:V10) Smoldering is burning slowly without flame, but often with much smoke. A) Agree with definition B) Disagree with definition
A) Agree with definition
34. (U4C2L5:AD1) Relieve tissue damage and pain from a burn by holding the injured part in a sink filled with running water. A) True B) False
B) False
35. (U4C2L5:AD2) Butter can be effective on first- and second-degree burns. A) True B) False
D) Prevention of Electrical Burns
4. (U4C2L5:F5) What title should be on this poster for preventing burns? A) Prevention of 1st Degree Burns B) Prevention of 2nd Degree Burns C) Prevention of 3rd Degree Burns D) Prevention of Electrical Burns E) Prevention of Chemical Burns
A) Agree with definition
40. (U4C2L5:AD7) Brush dry powder chemicals from the skin before flushing unless large amounts of water are immediately available. A) True B) False
B) False
41. (U4C2L5:AD8) When washing chemicals off the body, use high-pressure water. A) True B) False
A) Agree with definition
42. (U4C2L5:DL1) True or False: A bad sunburn, if left untreated, can cause an individual to become ill and also leave scars. A) True B) False
B) Second-degree
43. (U4C2L5:DL2) Scenario: You and your friends spent a fun day at the beach but forget 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
A) Put on gloves and/or goggles to protect herself
5. (U4C2L5:F6) A friend calls you to ask how to perform first aid for a first-degree, caustic burn that her little brother has on his arm and shoulder. What's the first thing you should tell her? A) Put on gloves and/or goggles to protect herself. B) Remove the chemical from the skin and clothing. C) Move her brother away from the electrical source. D) Put pressure on the burn with a sterile dressing.
C) third-degree burns
6. (U4C2L5:F7) 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
B) "They are second-degree burns."
7. (U4C2L5:Q2) 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."
C) Wait until the power company shuts off the power, then perform first aid.
8. (U4C2L5:Q3) 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, then perform first aid. C) Wait until the power company shuts off the power, then perform first aid. D) Use a dry rope or stick to pull the cable off of your neighbor, then perform first aid.
A) Clean and rinse the wounds with water.
9. (U4C2L5:Q4) A friend calls you because his sister burned herself playing with matches, and she has third-degree burns on her arms and legs. He called 911 but couldn't maintain contact with an operator. He put out the fire and her clothes are not burning, but he doesn't know what to do next. You know he has several choices, but what should you tell him NOT to do? A) Clean and rinse the wounds with water. B) If not stuck in the burns, expose the burns by gently lifting clothing away. 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.
