First Aid - Burns

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First Aid - Burns - Study #2 Online Dictionary

Q1) The most serious burn is a ___?__ degree burn. All the layers of skin are damaged, muscle, and even may be bone.

third

Q2) As a first aider, what is the correct procedure in treating a third-degree burn, once the cause of the burne is removed.

1) Do not remove burnt clothing.
2. Don't immerse large burns in cold water.
3. Cover with wet cloth (one with short fibre)
4. Check for breathing, commence CPR if need be.
5. Place sterile gauze bandages.
5. Seek ambulance or transport to nearest medical facility. (hospital)
6. Pass on a written report (information)

Q3) Chemical burn: remove the cause of the burn by flushing the chemicals off the skin surface with cool, running water for __?__ minutes or more.

Q4) Chemical burn: remove clothing or jewelry that has been contaminated by the chemical. True or False?

True

Q5) Burn victim: name three main signs of shock?

1) fainting
2) pale complexion
3) rapid or slow breathing

Q6) Damage to both the epidermis and dermis layers is called __?__ degree burn. And blisters will form.

second

Q7) An electrical burn may appear minor or not show on the skin at all, but the damage can extend deep into the tissues beneath your skin. True or False?

True

Q8) Sometimes the jolt associated with the electrical burn can cause you to be thrown or to fall, resulting in __?__ or other associated injuries.

fractures

Q9) While helping someone with an electrical burn and waiting for medical help, follow these five steps:

1) look first, don't touch
2) turn power source off (unplug)
3) check for signs of breathing and circulation: commence CPR
4) prevent shock
5) cover the affected areas. If the person is breathing, cover any burned areas with a sterile gauze bandage, if available, or a clean wet cloth. Don't use a blanket or towel with long fibre. Loose fibers can stick to the burn area.

Q10) How do you prevent a person from going into shock?

Lay the person down with the head slightly lower than the trunk and the legs elevated.