First Aid FREE 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 with copious amounts of water for at least 20 minutes to dilute and remove the chemical.

Question 2

Which of the following is a sign of heat stroke (not heat exhaustion)?

Accepted Answer

Hot, dry or minimally moist skin with confusion

Answer

Heat stroke is characterized by hot, dry or minimally moist skin along with altered mental status, distinguishing it from heat exhaustion where sweating continues.

Question 3

A child touches a hot stove and sustains a small superficial burn. After cooling, you should:

Accepted Answer

Cover loosely with a sterile non-stick dressing

Answer

After cooling a minor burn, cover it loosely with a sterile non-stick dressing to protect from infection without restricting circulation.

Question 4

What is the correct way to rewarm a frostbitten extremity in the field?

Accepted Answer

Rewarm in water between 100–108°F (38–42°C)

Answer

Controlled rewarming in water between 100–108°F is the safest method; rubbing can damage fragile frozen tissue.

Question 5

A hiker is found unresponsive with a core body temperature of 86°F (30°C). This is classified as:

Accepted Answer

Severe hypothermia

Answer

Severe hypothermia is defined as a core body temperature below 86°F (30°C) and requires immediate advanced medical care.

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