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 Rule of Nines divides the adult body into sections of 9% or 18% to quickly estimate total burn surface area.

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

Heat stroke is a life-threatening emergency; moving the patient to a cool area and initiating rapid cooling takes priority over all other interventions.

Question 3

Immersion foot (trench foot) is caused by:

Accepted Answer

Prolonged exposure to cold, wet conditions above freezing

Answer

Immersion foot results from prolonged exposure to cold, wet conditions (above freezing), damaging blood vessels and nerves without tissue actually freezing.

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

Refreezing thawed tissue causes severe additional damage, so rewarming should be delayed until the victim can reach permanent shelter or medical care.

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

Answer

Burn victims in shock should not receive oral fluids due to risk of aspiration and nausea; keeping them warm prevents shock from worsening while EMS is en route.

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