Burns

Question 1

Burns are determined by

Answer 1

Two criteria
Total body surface affected
Depth of burn and number of tissue layers

Question 2

First degree burn

Answer 2

Mild, like most sunburns.

Epidermis may be red and painful, usually no blisters

Question 3

Second degree burn

Answer 3

Affects skin. Two and lower layers (dermis). Pain, redness, swelling, blistering

Question 4

Third degree burn

Answer 4

Affects all skin layers.

Also destroys hair follicles and sweat glands. Pain is minimal due to damaged nerve endings.

Burned skin may appear white, red, black and leathery.

Question 5

Rule of nines

Answer 5

Body is divided into 11 areas of 9% each.
Area around genitals represents the 1% of body surface area.