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

Question 1

Which rule is used to estimate the percentage of body surface area burned in adults?

Accepted Answer

The Rule of Nines

Answer

The Glasgow Rule

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The Lund and Browder Method only

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The Rule of Palms applied to all patients

Question 2

A worker is found unconscious in a hot boiler room with no sweating and a temperature of 104°F (40°C). The PRIORITY action is:

Accepted Answer

Move to a cool environment and begin rapid cooling

Answer

Give oral fluids immediately

Answer

Apply ice packs only to the groin

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Elevate the legs and wait for EMS without cooling

Question 3

Immersion foot (trench foot) is caused by:

Accepted Answer

Prolonged exposure to cold, wet conditions above freezing

Answer

Brief contact with freezing metal

Answer

Sunburn on the soles of the feet

Answer

Frostbite that has been rewarmed too quickly

Question 4

When should you NOT rewarm a frostbitten area in the field?

Accepted Answer

When there is a risk the area may refreeze before reaching definitive care

Answer

When the person is in a warm shelter

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When the victim is alert and cooperative

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When the frostbitten area is on the hands

Question 5

For a severe burn covering more than 20% BSA, which fluid-related first aid step is appropriate while awaiting EMS?

Accepted Answer

Keep the victim warm and do not give anything by mouth

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Give the victim large amounts of plain water by mouth

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Apply ice water–soaked bandages to the entire burn

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Soak the entire burned area in a cold water bath

Question 6

Which sign differentiates heat exhaustion from heat stroke in a patient?

Accepted Answer

Core temperature above 104°F with altered mental status

Answer

Presence of headache

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Feeling thirsty

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Muscle cramps in the legs