First Aid - Sunburn

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First Aid - Sunburn - Study #1 Online Dictionary

Q1) A sunburn is a burn to living tissue such as skin produced by overexposure to __?__ (UV) radiation, commonly from the sun's rays.

ultraviolet

Q2) Name the signs and symptoms which indicate sunburn?

1) redness of the skin
2) irritation and infection
3) pain and fever
4) dehydration and skin loss
5) skin burning and blistering
6) flu-like symptoms and shock
7) loss of consciousness and headache/confusion

Q3) Stay out of the sun while sun burnt. True or False?

True

Q4) Treatment for minor sunburn?

1) Place a cool clean wet cloth over the burn.
2)Change every 20 minutes.
3) Apply aloe-vera based solution.
4) if blisters form, immediately seek emergency at hospital.

Q5) Pain is usually most extreme 6 to __?__ hours after exposure.

Q6) Contrary to the common advice that sunscreen should be reapplied every __?__ hours.

two to three

Q7) One method to treatment involves applying a clean washcloth soaked with cool milk like a cold compress, since the lactic acid will help reduce inflammation and the cool towel will soothe the pain. True or False?

True

Q8) Blistered skin, with or without open sores, apply __?__.

antibacterial solutions and gauze to prevent skin infections.

Q9) Sunburn is an increased risk of future skin cancer. This type of skin cancer is called __?__ and can be fatal.

malignant melanoma (Avoid tanning beds!)

Q10) The skin injury begins within __?__ minutes of exposure to the sun.