Burns Quiz

What is the temperature above which water can cause burns?

• 100 degrees Fahrenheit

• 110 degrees Fahrenheit

• 120 degrees Fahrenheit

• 130 degrees Fahrenheit

Which layer of skin does a second-degree burn affect?

• Epidermis

• Dermis

• Hypodermis

• Subcutaneous layer

What should you do if you get a minor burn?

• Place the burned area under running water slightly colder than room temperature

• Place the burned area under hot water

• Cover the burn with a tight bandage

• Apply butter to the burn

You should break a blister if it's bigger than your little fingernail.

• True

• False

What should you apply to a burn for temporary relief?

• Butter

• Aloe vera gel

• Vinegar

• Ice

What is the best initial treatment for a minor burn?

• Apply ice directly to the burn

• Cover the burn with butter

• Run cool water over the burn for several minutes

• Expose the burn to open air

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

How should you respond if someone has a chemical burn?

• Neutralize the chemical with a base or acid

• Wash the area with large amounts of water for 15-30 minutes

• Apply ointment to the burn

• Cover the burn with dry cloth

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What should you NOT do when treating a burn?

• Use ice

• Cover the burn with sterile, non-adhesive bandage

• Apply lotion or ointments

• Run cool water over the burn

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What is the sign of a second degree burn?

• Only the outer layer of skin is burned

• Several layers of skin are burned and nerve endings are damaged

• You get a sunburn and it turns to blisters