First Aid - Burns

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First Aid - Burns - Study #3 Online Dictionary

Q1) A first-degree burn will heal in about __?__ days.

three to six

Q2) A second-degree burn will heal in about __?__ weeks.

two to three

Q3) A third-degree burn?

A long time, maybe even years depending on the severity and amount of infection.

Q4) Do not put butter, oil, ice or ice water on burns. This can cause more damage to the skin. True or False?

True

Q5) First aid treatment for a first-degree burn (minor)?

1) Soak the burn in cool water.
2) Then treat it with a skin care product like aloe vera cream or an antibiotic ointment.
3) Protect the burned area, you can put a dry gauze bandage over the burn.

Q6) Change a burn dressing every other day. True or False?

False: every 24 hours.

Q7) Burned skin itches as it heals. True or False?

True: apply aloe vera.

Q8) For third-degree burns, go to the hospital right away. Don't take off any clothing that is stuck to the burn. Don't apply any ointment. True or False?

True

Q9) Clothing can retain heat, even in a scald burn, and should be removed as soon as possible. True or False?

True and False. Adherent material (nylon clothing) or tar, should be left on.

Q10) Severe facial sunburn: all patients should be advised to sleep propped up on two pillows for the first __?__ hours to minimise facial oedema.