Burns knowledge quiz

What is the top layer of the skin called?

• Epidermis

• Top layer

• Unolayere

• Phospholipid bilayer dermal barrier

How many classifications of burns are there?

• 8

• 1

• 3

• 22

A burn that affects the top layer of skin only is called a....

• Barely burn

• Partial thickness burn

• Graze

• Scratch

How long should a be burn be run under cool running water?

• 30 seconds

• 12.5 minutes

• 20 minutes

• 1 hour

What should be placed over a burn after the cooling process is complete?

• Deodarant

• Moisteriser

• Nothing

• Cling wrap

The three layers of skin are the epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous layer...

• True

• False

Burn first aid makes no difference to the patient in the end so you shouldn't bother...

• True

• False

Before you treat a burns patient it is important to..

• Consider your own safety

• Feed the dog first

• Wait until a second person arrives to help you

• Get the patients name, address, date of birth and medical history

You should always apply ice to a burn

• True

• False

In the event of a chemical burn it is important to do what before running it under cold water?

• Go to the toilet

• Get the patients name, date of birth and medical history

• Brush any dry chemical away with a towel or similar

• Run around the room screaming