Burn Vocabulary Quiz

What type of burn only affects the epidermis, or outer layer of skin?

• Partial thickness burn

• Superficial burn

• Full thickness burn

• Chemical burn

A burn that involves the epidermis and part of the dermis layer of skin is known as a ________.

• Superficial burn

• Full thickness burn

• Partial thickness burn

• Electrical burn

Which burn extends through the epidermis and dermis, and can damage the subcutaneous tissue?

• Full thickness burn

• Superficial burn

• Radiation burn

• Friction burn

What does the term 'copious' mean?

• Scarce

• Abundant

• Minimal

• Insufficient

Burns due to prolonged exposure to ultraviolet rays of the sun are called ________.

• Chemical burns

• Radiation burns

• Friction burns

• Electrical burns

A form of abrasion caused by the friction of skin rubbing against a surface is known as a ________.

• Friction burn

• Chemical burn

• Scald

• Electrical burn

Tissue damage caused by strong acids, drain cleaners, paint thinner, gasoline, and many other substances is called a ________.

• Electrical burn

• Chemical burn

• Friction burn

• Radiation burn

What type of burn is caused by contact with an electric current such as live wires or lightning?

• Chemical burn

• Electrical burn

• Friction burn

• Scald

The top layer of skin in your body is called the ________.

• A) Dermis

• B) Epidermis

• C) Subcutaneous

• D) Hypodermis

A burn or other injury caused by hot liquid or steam is known as a ________.

• Scald

• Friction burn

• Chemical burn

• Radiation burn