First Aid First Aid Burns and Temperature Extremes Questions and Answers 3

Question 1

Which layer of skin is ONLY affected in a superficial (first-degree) burn?

Accepted Answer

Epidermis

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Dermis

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Subcutaneous tissue

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Hypodermis

Question 2

A hiker is found confused and disoriented with a core temperature of 95°F. This indicates:

Accepted Answer

Mild hypothermia

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Heat cramps

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Severe hypothermia

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Heat exhaustion

Question 3

What is the MOST important step when treating a victim of heat stroke?

Accepted Answer

Rapidly cool the body using ice packs, cool water immersion, or fans

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Give the victim cool sports drinks to restore electrolytes

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Keep the victim warm and covered with blankets

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Administer aspirin to reduce the elevated temperature

Question 4

The 'Rule of Nines' is used to:

Accepted Answer

Estimate the percentage of body surface area affected by a burn

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Classify the depth of a burn injury

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Determine the type of burn (thermal, chemical, electrical)

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Calculate the amount of fluid needed for a burn victim in the first hour

Question 5

Which of the following actions is CONTRAINDICATED when treating a burn victim?

Accepted Answer

Applying ice directly to the burned skin

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Removing jewelry near the burned area

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Covering the burn with a clean, dry dressing

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Cooling the burn with cool running water

Question 6

An elderly person is found in an overheated room, barely responsive, with hot dry skin and no sweating. These signs indicate:

Accepted Answer

Heat stroke

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Heat exhaustion

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Severe dehydration only

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Mild heat cramps