Burns: Classification, First Aid, and Prevention

Question 1

Which of the following types of wounds is NOT considered a burn?

Accepted Answer

Abrasions

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Electrical burns

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Chemical burns

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Cold burns

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a type of skin graft used to treat severe burns?

Accepted Answer

Isograft

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Autograft

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Allograft

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Split-thickness graft

Question 3

Which of the following is an indication of a severe burn?

Accepted Answer

Charred skin

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Blisters

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Minor redness

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Localized swelling

Question 4

What is the primary objective of burn debridement?

Accepted Answer

Remove damaged tissue

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Promote wound healing

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Prevent infection

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Alleviate pain

Question 5

What is the immediate first step in providing first aid for a burn?

Accepted Answer

Cool the burn with water

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Apply a bandage

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Give the person pain medication

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Transport the person to the hospital

Question 6

Which of the following is a sign of a third-degree burn?

Accepted Answer

White or charred skin

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Redness and blisters

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Painful to the touch

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Swelling

Question 7

What is the initial step in treating a chemical burn?

Accepted Answer

Flush the area with copious amounts of water

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Apply a cold compress

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Neutralize the chemical

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Call for medical help

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of smoke inhalation?

Accepted Answer

Skin irritation

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Persistent coughing

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Shortness of breath

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Headache

Question 9

Which type of burn involves irreversible damage to all layers of the skin, including underlying tissue?

Accepted Answer

Third-degree burn

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First-degree burn

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Second-degree burn

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Fourth-degree burn

Question 10

Which type of infection poses a significant risk to individuals with severe burns?

Accepted Answer

Sepsis

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Cellulitis

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Pneumonia

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Meningitis

Question 11

What is the primary purpose of applying a sterile dressing to a burn wound?

Accepted Answer

To protect against infection

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To reduce pain

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To promote faster healing

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To absorb drainage

Question 12

What is the most common cause of fatalities in burn victims?

Accepted Answer

Smoke inhalation

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Infection

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Electrical shock

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Cardiac arrest

Question 13

Which degree of burn involves damage to both the epidermis and dermis?

Accepted Answer

Second degree

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First degree

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Third degree

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Fourth degree

Question 14

What is the immediate first aid treatment for a minor burn?

Accepted Answer

Apply a cool, wet compress

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Apply ice

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Apply an antibiotic ointment

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Cover the burn with a bandage

Question 15

When does a burn require urgent medical attention?

Accepted Answer

When it affects multiple layers of skin and is deep

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When it covers a small area

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When it forms blisters

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When it causes substantial pain