01
True or false
1 point
True or false: A superficial burn often affects the outer skin and is red, dry, and painful without blisters.
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5 Burns and Thermal Injuries Online Quiz Questions
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20 questions
02
True or false
1 point
True or false: You can reliably determine how serious a burn is from its appearance alone.
- A
True
- B
False
03
Choose one
1 point
A person has a thermal burn. Which action is the safest way to cool the injured area?
- A
Place ice directly on the burn.
- B
Use clean, cool running water.
- C
Apply butter to the burned area.
- D
Use freezing water to cool the entire person.
04
Written response
1 point
When practical, about how many minutes should a thermal burn be cooled with clean, cool running water? Enter the number of minutes.
05
Fill in the blank
1 point
A superficial burn affects the .
06
Choose one
1 point
A person has burned a hand and is wearing a ring. What should you do if the ring is not stuck to the skin?
- A
Pull off any material touching the burn, including material stuck to the skin.
- B
Wait until swelling develops before removing jewelry.
- C
Remove nearby rings, watches, and other tight items, but leave stuck material in place.
- D
Cover tight jewelry with a bandage and leave it on.
07
Choose one
1 point
Someone may have an electrical burn, but the skin injury looks minor. Which response is appropriate?
- A
Make sure the power is off before approaching, then arrange medical evaluation even if the skin injury looks minor.
- B
Approach immediately and cool the burn before checking the power.
- C
Seek medical evaluation only if the skin has extensive blistering.
- D
Wait for symptoms to worsen before contacting medical professionals.
08
Choose all
1 point
After cooling a burn, which actions are appropriate for protecting it? Select all that apply.
- A
Loosely cover it with a clean, dry, non-adherent dressing.
- B
Break blisters to relieve pressure.
- C
Use a clean, dry cloth as a loose cover if a suitable dressing is unavailable.
- D
Leave anything stuck to the skin in place rather than pulling it off.
09
Written response
1 point
What burn-depth classification describes an injury that destroys the full depth of the skin and may damage nerves enough that its center feels less painful?
10
Fill in the blank
1 point
To reduce the risk of hypothermia while cooling a burn, and .
11
Choose all
1 point
Which cases call for prompt medical evaluation? Select all that apply.
- A
A burn affects a major joint.
- B
A small, superficial burn is on the middle of the back and has no other concerning features.
- C
A burn circles around the chest.
- D
A burn was caused by a chemical.
12
Choose one
1 point
A dry chemical powder is on someone's forearm. You can approach without entering an unsafe area. What should you do first?
- A
Flush the powder immediately while it remains on the skin.
- B
Brush away the dry powder before flushing, while avoiding exposure to it.
- C
Apply a cream to neutralize the powder before rinsing.
- D
Touch the powder to determine what it is before taking action.
13
Open ended
1 point
A person's clothing is burning near a heat source. Explain how to stop the burning process while keeping the helper safe.
14
True or false
1 point
True or false: Applying ice or freezing water is a recommended way to cool a thermal burn.
- A
True
- B
False
15
Written response
1 point
What emergency telephone number should you call for life-threatening burn symptoms such as difficulty breathing or signs of shock? Enter the number.
16
Choose one
1 point
A person has dry chemical powder on a burned area. What should you do first, if you can act without exposing yourself to the chemical?
- A
Flush the powder away immediately without brushing it off.
- B
Brush the powder away before flushing.
- C
Cover the powder with a wet cloth and leave it in place.
- D
Apply cream to the area before rinsing.
17
Choose one
1 point
A person has a fresh burn near a ring, and the ring is not stuck to the skin. What should you do about the ring?
- A
Remove the ring before swelling develops, if it is not stuck to the skin.
- B
Leave the ring in place until swelling starts.
- C
Pull the ring off even if it is stuck to the skin.
- D
Break any nearby blisters before removing the ring.
18
Written response
1 point
Which burn depth category affects deeper skin layers and may be blistered and very painful?
19
Choose one
1 point
After a thermal burn has been cooled, how should you protect the injured area?
- A
Wrap it tightly in a damp cloth.
- B
Apply butter, then cover it with plastic.
- C
Loosely cover it with a clean, dry, non-adherent dressing or cloth.
- D
Leave it uncovered and apply cream.
20
Choose one
1 point
A person has a large thermal burn. While cooling the injured area, what should you do to help reduce the risk of hypothermia?
- A
Cool the entire body in cold water to prevent overheating.
- B
Cool only the burned area and keep the person warm.
- C
Use ice on the burn while wrapping the person in a blanket.
- D
Stop cooling and leave the person uncovered.