52 Chemical Burns Flashcards
1
Q
Chemical Burns
What type of burn is one which occurs when skin is exposed to a corrosive substance.
A
chemical burn
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2
Q
What is treatment for Chemical Burns?
A
- Remove chemicals causing the burn
- Take off clothing or jewelry
- Gently cover over damaged area
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3
Q
What is this the Symptom of
Redness
Irritation
Either pale skin or black dead skin
sometimes blisters may form
A
Chemical Burn
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4
Q
What are the standard three burn classifications for a chemical burn
A
- They can occur without any source of heat
- Can occur immediately upon contact, but may not be immediately evident
- They can cause tissue damage under the skin without immediate signs of damage to the skin’s surface
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5
Q
3/25/24 Practice Test
Chemical skin burns happen when skin is exposed to what?
Flammable Substance
Corrosive Substance
Liquid substance
Oxidizer substance
A
Corrosive Substance
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6
Q
4/22/24 Practice Test
Chemical skin burns happen when skin is exposed to what?
Flammable Substance
Corrosive Substance
Liquid substance
Oxidizer substance
A
Corrosive Substance
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