Burns

Question 1

can complete rule of 9 chart

Answer 1

chest 9
abdo 9
upper back 9
lower back 9
front of arms 4.5
back of arms 4.5
front of legs 9
back of legs 9
groin 1
front of head 4.5
back of head 4.5

Question 2

identify rule of 9s on pt

Answer 2

chest 9
abdo 9
upper back 9
lower back 9
front of arms 4.5
back of arms 4.5
front of legs 9
back of legs 9
groin 1
front of head 4.5
back of head 4.5

Question 3

moistens burn to stop burning process

Answer 3

1st =moist
2nd =moist or dry
3rd = dry

cool burns for 1 min no longer then 2 minutes unless its a chemical burn

Question 4

how do you dress second degree burns

Answer 4

<15% = wet dressing
>15% = dry dressing

Question 5

dress 1st degree burns on hand appropriately

Answer 5

dress digits seperatly
wrap whole hand with kling

Question 6

what 4 energy sources can cause a burn

Answer 6

thermal
chemical
eletrical
radiation

Question 7

name 2 resources a paramedic may utilize when attempting to determine type and concentration of a hazardous material

Answer 7

material safety data sheet
poison control

Question 8

how long do you irrigate an unknown chemical exposure at scene if patient is stable

Answer 8

acid=10 min
alkaline=20min
unknown=20min
ONLY IF PT IS STABLE

Question 9

if burns involve eye and its swollen shut

Answer 9

leave eye burns shut if swollen