First Aid FREE First Aid Burns and Temperature Extremes Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

A person has a chemical burn on their arm. What is the FIRST step in first aid treatment?

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Flush the area with large amounts of water for at least 20 minutes

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Apply a neutralizing agent immediately

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Cover with a dry sterile bandage

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Remove clothing only after applying water

Question 2

Which of the following is a sign of heat stroke (not heat exhaustion)?

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Hot, dry or minimally moist skin with confusion

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Heavy sweating

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Cool, moist skin

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Muscle cramps only

Question 3

A child touches a hot stove and sustains a small superficial burn. After cooling, you should:

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Cover loosely with a sterile non-stick dressing

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Pop any blisters that form

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Apply butter or oil to soothe the burn

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Wrap tightly with an elastic bandage

Question 4

What is the correct way to rewarm a frostbitten extremity in the field?

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Rewarm in water between 100–108°F (38–42°C)

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Rub the affected area briskly to increase circulation

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Place the frostbitten area directly next to a campfire

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Walk on frostbitten feet to restore feeling

Question 5

A hiker is found unresponsive with a core body temperature of 86°F (30°C). This is classified as:

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Severe hypothermia

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Mild hypothermia

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Moderate hypothermia

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Frostbite stage 3

Question 6

When assessing burn severity, a full-thickness (third-degree) burn can be identified by:

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Waxy, leathery, or charred skin with little to no pain

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Red, painful skin with intact sensation

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Blisters and intense pain

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Only superficial redness without blisters