Injuries-1

How do first-degree burns differ from second-degree burns?

• First-degree burns only affect the epidermis; second-degree burns can extend into the dermis.

• First degree-burns can extend into the dermis; second-degree burns only affect the epidermis

• First degree-burns hurt a lot; second-degree burns are painless

• First degree-burns are painless; second-degree burns hurt a lot

Why can you often not feel third-degree burns?

• Because they aren't very damaging

• Because they only affect the inner part of your skin

• Because they damage the nerve ending in your skin

• None of the above

After calling 999, what is the first thing you do to treat an electrical burn victim?

• Monitor ABC’s since electrocution can cause cardiac and respiratory emergencies.

• Cover the area of the burn with a dry bandage.

• Secure the area by turning off the power source.

• Apply ointment to the burned area.

A sudden or violent twist of a joint with stretching or tearing of ligaments

• dislocation

• fracture

• sprain

• crush injury

Rule of Palm is used to determine the depth of the burn

• True

• False

Check all the common symptoms of electric injury:

• burns

• knee dislocation

• muscle's strain

• cardiac arrest

• tingling or numbness in arms or legs

If the crush force remains on the body part from 1 to 4 hours it may lead to crush syndrome which is a life threating condition involving severe shock and renal failure.

• True

• false

Check all the common symptoms of shoulder dislocation case:

• inability to move the injured part without pain.

• clear deformity around the joint

• redness and a lot of blisters

• pain and tenderness to the joint

• breathing difficulties

Dislocation is where a bone has separated from a joint and is usually as a direct result of physical exercise, falls from heights, or trauma

• True

• False

To reduce the pain and swelling in most of the injuries:

• warp the injured body part tightly with a dry bandage

• start CPR

• apply a mixture of ice and water in a plastic bag for at least 20 min.

• stretch the muscle of the injured part