BurnsFirst Burns Quiz
1. Which of the following minor burn facts are true?
88% of minor burns occur in the home and 5% of minor burns occur at work
58% of burns are due to hot surfaces. Most notably metal in the oven(as opposed to steam / hot water / flames or hot liquid)
77% of minor burns are on the hands and wrist
All of the above
Correct! All of the above facts are true about minor burns.
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2. How long should you run a general burn under cool running water?
You don't need to
Up to 5 minutes
Up to 10 minutes
Up to 20 minutes
Correct! By running the burn under cool water for up to 20 minutes will help stop the burning process and help ease the pain.
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3. Electrical burns can be caused by household current, certain batteries, and lightning. What should be done first after a person has an electrical burn?
Apply Ice on the area of contact
Cover the burn area with aluminum foil
Make sure the person is not in contact with the electrical source
None of the above
Correct! Removing the original source of injury should be the first step to avoid any further damage or harm to the casualty or yourself.
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4. How would you treat an eye if a chemical splashes into it?
Cover the eye with a loose, moist dressing
Use milk to clean the eye
Flush the injured eye with cool water up to 20 minutes
Let the eye tear to wash the chemicals out
Correct! It's important to gently and quickly flush the injured eye with cool water for 20minutes to remove the chemical and reduce any further damage, but there are other steps that must be followed.
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5. The best way to avoid a burn infection is to...
Cover the burn with butter and petroleum jelly
Cover the burn with towels, cotton wool, blankets or adhesive dressings
Cover the burn with alcohol
Cover the burn with a clean lint free cloth or cling wrap
Correct! In the absence of any wound dressing, you can cover the burn with a clean lint free cloth or cling wrap to keep the burn clean until definitive management can happen.
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6. Which of the following is correct
Seek medical aid when the burn involves airway, hands, face, feet or genitals
Seek medical aid when the burn is deep, even if casualty does not feel any pain
Seek medical aid when the superficial burn is bigger than a 20 cent piece
All of the Above
Correct! If any of the above scenarios occur as a result of a burn, it's important to seek medical aid to avoid further damage and improve the recovery process.
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7. The most common radiation burn is a sunburn
True
False
Correct! The UV radiation from the sun can cause harm to the skin and other body tissues, depending on the severity of the burn and is one of the most common forms of radiation burn.
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8. If a person's clothes are on fire, what should you do?
STOP-DROP-ROLL-MANAGE
MANAGE-STOP-DROP-ROLL
STOP-DROP-ROLL
Extinguish the flames
Correct! We need to make sure the fire is put out immediately and then address and manage the casualty's injuries accordingly.
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9. The most serious burns, which can destroy skin and even underlying tissue are:
All burns are serious
Superficial (First degree) Burns
Partial thickness (Second degree) Burns
Full thickness (Third degree) Burns
Correct! These burns appear black or charred with white exposed fatty tissue. Because the nerves are destroyed, the pain will not be as great in the full thickness burn with pain at the less burned margins.
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10. When first dealing with a burn, what are the two major objectives First Aider's have?
Calling triple zero (000) and seek medical advice
Cooling the burnt area and preventing infection
Covering the burn with plastic wrap and aluminium foil
Calm the patient and manage shock
Correct! As a First Aider, your role is to provide immediate, lifesaving, medical care to the casualty and their injury before the arrival of further medical help.
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