First Aid Burns and Temperature Extremes Questions and Answers

Question 1

A coworker has been working outside on a hot, humid day and is now confused, has hot, red, dry skin, and a rapid pulse. What is the most appropriate IMMEDIATE action after calling for emergency help?

Accepted Answer

Aggressively cool the person by spraying with cool water and fanning them.

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Give them sips of a cold sports drink.

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Have them rest in a seated position in the shade.

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Cover them with a blanket to prevent shock.

Question 2

You are providing first aid to someone with frostbite on their fingers. The fingers are white, hard, and numb. Which of the following is a recommended action?

Accepted Answer

Soak the fingers in warm water (around 100-105°F or 37-40°C) for 20-30 minutes.

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Rub the fingers vigorously to restore circulation.

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Rewarm the fingers quickly using a heating pad or fire.

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Apply a handful of snow to the area to thaw it gradually.

Question 3

A person has sustained a large third-degree burn on their forearm. The area appears white and leathery, and they state they feel no pain in the center of the burn. What is the correct first aid treatment?

Accepted Answer

Cover the burn loosely with a dry, sterile dressing.

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Immerse the arm in a bucket of ice water to stop the burning process.

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Apply butter or ointment to the burn to keep it moist.

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Cover the burn loosely with a cool, moist, sterile dressing.

Question 4

While working in a lab, a coworker splashes a chemical into their eye. What is the FIRST and most critical action to take?

Accepted Answer

Immediately flush the eye with large amounts of lukewarm water for at least 15-20 minutes.

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Try to neutralize the chemical with a different solution.

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Cover the eye with a sterile patch and drive them to the hospital.

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Have the person blink rapidly to try and clear the chemical.

Question 5

Which of the following best describes the signs of hypothermia?

Accepted Answer

Shivering, confusion, slurred speech, and drowsiness.

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High fever, rapid pulse, and flushed skin.

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Sudden, painful muscle spasms in the legs and abdomen.

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Red, painful skin with blistering.

Question 6

A child touches a hot stove, resulting in a burn on their hand that is red, painful, and has formed several blisters. This type of burn is best classified as:

Accepted Answer

Second-degree

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First-degree

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Third-degree

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Superficial

A coworker has been working outside on a hot, humid day and is now confused, has hot, red, dry skin, and a rapid pulse.What is the most appropriate IMMEDIATE action after calling for emergency help?

A coworker has been working outside on a hot, humid day and is now confused, has hot, red, dry skin, and a rapid pulse.
What is the most appropriate IMMEDIATE action after calling for emergency help?