First Aid Burns and Temperature Extremes Questions and Answers Flashcards
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Which layer of skin is ONLY affected in a superficial (first-degree) burn?
Answer: Epidermis
Superficial (first-degree) burns affect only the outermost layer of skin, the epidermis, causing redness and minor pain without blistering.
A hiker is found confused and disoriented with a core temperature of 95°F. This indicates:
Answer: Mild hypothermia
A core body temperature between 90–95°F with confusion and disorientation indicates mild hypothermia, requiring gentle rewarming and emergency medical care.
What is the MOST important step when treating a victim of heat stroke?
Answer: Rapidly cool the body using ice packs, cool water immersion, or fans
Heat stroke is a life-threatening emergency requiring rapid cooling of the body immediately, as prolonged high temperatures cause irreversible organ damage.
The 'Rule of Nines' is used to:
Answer: Estimate the percentage of body surface area affected by a burn
The Rule of Nines divides the body into sections each representing 9% (or multiples of 9%) of total body surface area to estimate the extent of burn injury.
Which of the following actions is CONTRAINDICATED when treating a burn victim?
Answer: Applying ice directly to the burned skin
Applying ice directly to a burn can cause frostbite and further tissue damage; cool (not cold or icy) running water is the appropriate cooling method.
An elderly person is found in an overheated room, barely responsive, with hot dry skin and no sweating. These signs indicate:
Answer: Heat stroke
Hot, dry skin with absence of sweating, altered consciousness, and high environmental temperature are classic signs of heat stroke, a life-threatening emergency.