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

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Apply a neutralizing agent immediately

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Cover the burn with a dry sterile dressing

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Apply burn ointment and bandage loosely

Question 2

Which of the following is a sign of heat exhaustion?

Accepted Answer

Heavy sweating, pale and moist skin, and weakness

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Hot, dry, flushed skin

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Shivering and confusion

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Seizures and loss of consciousness

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

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Superficial (first-degree) burn

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Partial thickness (second-degree) burn

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Superficial partial thickness burn

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)

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Rub the affected area vigorously to restore circulation

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Apply direct heat from a heating pad

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Pop any blisters that have formed to release fluid

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

When there is a risk of refreezing after thawing

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When the person is conscious and alert

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When warm water is available

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When the frostbite is limited to the toes

Question 6

A worker spills hot tar on their forearm, causing a burn. The BEST initial action is to:

Accepted Answer

Cool the burn with water and leave the tar in place

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Peel the tar off immediately to assess the burn underneath

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Apply butter or oil to loosen the tar

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Wrap the arm tightly with an elastic bandage

A person has a chemical burn on their arm.What is the FIRST step in first aid treatment?