Burns and First Aid Quiz

Test your knowledge on burns and first aid with these essential questions. Learn about causes, treatments, and critical care measures.

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Which of the following is a common cause of first-degree burns?

Chemical exposure

Sunburn

Contact with hot liquids

Electrical shock

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

Apply ice directly to the burn

Pop any blisters that form

Immerse the burn in cold water for 10-15 minutes

Wrap the burn in a dry cloth

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Which of the following is NOT a common cause of electrical burns?

Lightning strike

Touching exposed wiring

Contact with hot surfaces

Faulty electrical appliances

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What is the term for a burn that affects only the outer layer of skin, causing redness and pain?

First-degree burn

Second-degree burn

Third-degree burn

Chemical burn

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What is the recommended method for cooling a burn?

Apply ice directly to the burn

Place the burn under running cold water

Wrap the burn in a warm towel

Apply a warm compress to the burn

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Which of the following substances should NOT be used to treat a burn?

Aloe vera gel

Butter

Petroleum jelly

Honey

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What percentage of the body's surface area is considered a critical burn in adults?

10%

20%

30%

40%

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Which layer of the skin is affected in a second-degree burn?

Epidermis

Dermis

Hypodermis

Subcutaneous tissue

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Which type of burn involves damage to all layers of the skin and may also affect muscles and bones?

First-degree burn

Second-degree burn

Third-degree burn

Chemical burn

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#10

What is the recommended action if someone experiences a chemical burn?

Apply ice to the affected area

Flush the area with water for at least 20 minutes

Apply butter or oil to neutralize the chemical

Cover the area with a tight bandage

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#11

What is the recommended action for clothing stuck to a burn?

Apply oil or butter to loosen the clothing

Remove the clothing immediately

Cut around the clothing and leave it in place

Pour water over the clothing to dissolve it

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#12

Which of the following is a symptom of shock in a burn victim?

Decreased heart rate

Increased blood pressure

Pale, clammy skin

Rapid, shallow breathing

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#13

What is the primary goal of treating a severe burn?

Preventing infection

Alleviating pain

Minimizing scarring

All of the above

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#14

Which of the following is a sign of infection in a burn wound?

Increased redness and swelling

Decreased pain

Formation of blisters

Yellowish discharge

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#15

What is the rule of nines used for in the assessment of burns?

To estimate the percentage of body surface area affected by burns

To determine the depth of a burn injury

To assess the risk of infection in burn wounds

To calculate the amount of fluid replacement needed

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#16

What is the primary cause of death in severe burn cases?

Infection

Hypothermia

Dehydration

Organ failure

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#17

Which of the following is NOT a factor influencing burn severity?

Depth of the burn

Age of the individual

Location of the burn

Time of day the burn occurred

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Burns and First Aid Quiz

Which of the following is a common cause of first-degree burns?

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

Which of the following is NOT a common cause of electrical burns?

What is the term for a burn that affects only the outer layer of skin, causing redness and pain?

What is the recommended method for cooling a burn?

Which of the following substances should NOT be used to treat a burn?

What percentage of the body's surface area is considered a critical burn in adults?

Which layer of the skin is affected in a second-degree burn?

Which type of burn involves damage to all layers of the skin and may also affect muscles and bones?

What is the recommended action if someone experiences a chemical burn?

What is the recommended action for clothing stuck to a burn?

Which of the following is a symptom of shock in a burn victim?

What is the primary goal of treating a severe burn?

Which of the following is a sign of infection in a burn wound?

What is the rule of nines used for in the assessment of burns?

What is the primary cause of death in severe burn cases?

Which of the following is NOT a factor influencing burn severity?

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