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What factors does the damage from burns depend on?
What factors does the damage from burns depend on?
- Flames, hot objects, flammable vapor
- Acids, alkalis, organic compounds
- Intensity of heat, duration of contact, thickness of skin (correct)
- Type of burn, age group, setting
What are the classifications of burns based on the cause?
What are the classifications of burns based on the cause?
- Flames, hot objects, flammable vapor
- Superficial, partial-thickness, full thickness
- Thermal, chemical, electrical (correct)
- Acids, alkalis, organic compounds
What causes chemical burns?
What causes chemical burns?
- Intense heat and duration of contact
- Contact with a wide range of chemicals including acids, alkalis, and organic compounds (correct)
- Flames and hot objects
- High voltage electric current
What determines the injury from electrical burns?
What determines the injury from electrical burns?
How are thermal burns evaluated?
How are thermal burns evaluated?
What causes first-degree burns?
What causes first-degree burns?
What is a characteristic of second-degree burns?
What is a characteristic of second-degree burns?
What distinguishes third-degree burns from first and second-degree burns?
What distinguishes third-degree burns from first and second-degree burns?
What is the main factor that causes skin death and injury from burns?
What is the main factor that causes skin death and injury from burns?
What are the common causes of thermal burns?
What are the common causes of thermal burns?
What are the characteristics of first-degree burns?
What are the characteristics of first-degree burns?
What is the recommended treatment for small second-degree burns?
What is the recommended treatment for small second-degree burns?
What should be done for chemical burns caused by acid or alkali substances?
What should be done for chemical burns caused by acid or alkali substances?
What are the characteristics of third-degree burns?
What are the characteristics of third-degree burns?
What is the most severe type of burn?
What is the most severe type of burn?
What should be considered when determining burn severity?
What should be considered when determining burn severity?
What can superheated air absorbed by the upper respiratory tract lead to?
What can superheated air absorbed by the upper respiratory tract lead to?
What is the recommended treatment for large second-degree burns?
What is the recommended treatment for large second-degree burns?
What is the recommended action for electrical burns caused by contact with outdoor power lines?
What is the recommended action for electrical burns caused by contact with outdoor power lines?
What should be done when later caring for thermal burns?
What should be done when later caring for thermal burns?
What should be done when the area becomes safe and the electrocuted person has been rescued?
What should be done when the area becomes safe and the electrocuted person has been rescued?
What should be covered with sterile dressings in the case of burn wounds?
What should be covered with sterile dressings in the case of burn wounds?
What should be checked and treated when dealing with electrical burns?
What should be checked and treated when dealing with electrical burns?
What may be deceiving in the external signs of an electrical burn?
What may be deceiving in the external signs of an electrical burn?
What should be turned off in the case of electrical burns?
What should be turned off in the case of electrical burns?
What should be done after covering the burn wounds with sterile dressings?
What should be done after covering the burn wounds with sterile dressings?
What should be avoided until the current is off in the case of an electrocuted person?
What should be avoided until the current is off in the case of an electrocuted person?
What should be checked for when dealing with electrical burns?
What should be checked for when dealing with electrical burns?
What should be treated in the case of an electrocuted person?
What should be treated in the case of an electrocuted person?
What should be done when the electrocuted person has been rescued?
What should be done when the electrocuted person has been rescued?
What are the factors that determine the damage from a burn?
What are the factors that determine the damage from a burn?
Which type of burn can be caused by contact with electric current?
Which type of burn can be caused by contact with electric current?
What are the causes of thermal burns?
What are the causes of thermal burns?
What determines the injury from electrical burns?
What determines the injury from electrical burns?
How are first-degree burns characterized?
How are first-degree burns characterized?
Which category of burns is caused by a wide range of chemicals such as acids and alkalis?
Which category of burns is caused by a wide range of chemicals such as acids and alkalis?
What determines the damage from a burn?
What determines the damage from a burn?
Which type of burn can be caused by flames, hot objects, and hot liquids?
Which type of burn can be caused by flames, hot objects, and hot liquids?
What determines the injury from chemical burns?
What determines the injury from chemical burns?
How are second-degree burns characterized?
How are second-degree burns characterized?
What should be done when the area becomes safe and the electrocuted person has been rescued?
What should be done when the area becomes safe and the electrocuted person has been rescued?
What are the external signs of an electrical burn described as?
What are the external signs of an electrical burn described as?
What is recommended to be done when someone experiences an electrical burn?
What is recommended to be done when someone experiences an electrical burn?
What should be checked and treated when someone experiences an electrical burn?
What should be checked and treated when someone experiences an electrical burn?
What is the recommended action in the event of an electrical burn?
What is the recommended action in the event of an electrical burn?
What is the potential appearance of an entrance wound in an electrical burn?
What is the potential appearance of an entrance wound in an electrical burn?
What should be avoided until the current is off after an electrical burn?
What should be avoided until the current is off after an electrical burn?
What should be done to prevent further harm after an electrical burn?
What should be done to prevent further harm after an electrical burn?
What is the potential damage in an electrical burn?
What is the potential damage in an electrical burn?
What should be done after an electrical burn to the person?
What should be done after an electrical burn to the person?
What are the characteristics of first-degree burns?
What are the characteristics of first-degree burns?
What is the recommended treatment for small second-degree burns?
What is the recommended treatment for small second-degree burns?
What should be done for chemical burns caused by acid or alkali substances?
What should be done for chemical burns caused by acid or alkali substances?
What are the characteristics of third-degree burns?
What are the characteristics of third-degree burns?
What is the significance of burns on the face, hands, feet, and genitals?
What is the significance of burns on the face, hands, feet, and genitals?
What should be considered when determining burn severity?
What should be considered when determining burn severity?
What is the recommended treatment for large second-degree burns?
What is the recommended treatment for large second-degree burns?
What can be absorbed by the upper respiratory tract, leading to swelling and airway restriction?
What can be absorbed by the upper respiratory tract, leading to swelling and airway restriction?
What are the characteristics of electrical burns?
What are the characteristics of electrical burns?
What is the recommended later care for thermal burns?
What is the recommended later care for thermal burns?
Study Notes
Evaluating and Treating Thermal Burns
- The depth of a burn and the total body surface area (TBSA) it covers should be evaluated using the rule of nines and the rule of the hand.
- Burns on the face, hands, feet, and genitals are the most severe, and circumferential burns are more severe than noncircumferential burns.
- Superheated air can be absorbed by the upper respiratory tract, leading to swelling and airway restriction.
- Consider respiratory involvement, preexisting medical problems, and age when determining burn severity.
- First-degree burns exhibit redness, mild swelling, tenderness, and pain, and can be treated with cold water, ibuprofen, and elevation.
- Small second-degree burns involve blisters, swelling, weeping of fluids, and severe pain, and should be treated with antibacterial ointment and a sterile dressing.
- Large second-degree burns require cold application, monitoring for hypothermia, and immediate medical attention.
- Third-degree burns feature dry, leathery, gray-colored, or charred skin and require covering with a sterile dressing and emergency medical care.
- Later care for thermal burns includes changing dressings daily, watching for signs of infection, and following a physician's recommendations.
- Chemical burns caused by acid or alkali substances result in pain, burning, breathing difficulty, and eye pain or vision change.
- For chemical burns, brush off dry chemicals, flush with water for at least 20 minutes, and seek medical assistance.
- Electrical burns can be arc burns, true electrical injuries, or thermal burns, and contact with outdoor power lines requires checking breathing and potentially starting CPR.
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Test your knowledge of evaluating and treating thermal burns with this quiz. Learn about the severity of burns, treatment options, and considerations for different types of burns, including thermal, chemical, and electrical burns.
