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First Aid Burns and Temperature Extremes Questions and Answers Flashcards

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

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

    Chemical burns should be flushed immediately with large amounts of cool running water for at least 20 minutes to dilute and remove the chemical.

  2. Which of the following is a sign of heat exhaustion?

    Answer: Heavy sweating, pale and moist skin, and weakness

    Heat exhaustion is characterized by heavy sweating, pale and moist skin, weakness, and dizziness as the body struggles to cool itself.

  3. A burn that appears dry, leathery, and may be white, brown, or black with no pain is classified as:

    Answer: Full thickness (third-degree) burn

    Full thickness (third-degree) burns destroy all layers of skin, appearing dry and leathery, and are often painless because nerve endings are destroyed.

  4. What is the recommended first aid for a person with mild frostbite on their fingers?

    Answer: Rewarm gradually using body heat or warm water (98–105°F)

    Mild frostbite should be gradually rewarmed using body heat or warm (not hot) water between 98–105°F to safely restore circulation without causing further tissue damage.

  5. When should you NOT rewarm a frostbitten extremity in the field?

    Answer: When there is a risk of refreezing after thawing

    Refreezing thawed tissue causes far greater damage than leaving it frozen, so rewarming in the field should be avoided if there is any risk the area may refreeze.

  6. A worker spills hot tar on their forearm, causing a burn. The BEST initial action is to:

    Answer: Cool the burn with water and leave the tar in place

    You should cool the burn area with cool water but never attempt to peel off tar or other substances stuck to a burn, as this can worsen tissue damage.