First Aid 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?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 2

Which of the following is a sign of heat exhaustion?

Accepted Answer

Heavy sweating, pale and moist skin, and weakness

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Full thickness (third-degree) burn

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

When there is a risk of refreezing after thawing

Answer

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.

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