Chapter 1: Burns

Question 1

What are Burns?

Answer 1

Trauma to the skin or underlying tissue caused by heat, radiation, electricity or chemicals.

Question 2

First-degree burns are superficial burn that only involve?

Answer 2

The epidermis.

Question 3

Second-degree burns are partial-thickness burn that involve?

Answer 3

Epidermis and Dermis.

Question 4

Third-degree burns are full-thickness burn that involve?

Answer 4

The dermis and underlying layer of fat.

Question 5

What is the treatment for First-Degree burn?

Answer 5

Submerge burned skin in cool water until the pain subsides.

Question 6

First-Degree burn is covered with?

Answer 6

A steril, non-adhesive bandage.

Question 7

How does the patient may treat the First-Degree?

Answer 7

At home with OTC burn gel.

Question 8

What is the treatment for Second-Degree burn?

Answer 8

Run cool water over the burn for up to 30min and cover with a sterile, non-adhesive bandage.

Question 9

How does the patient may treat the Second-Degree?

Answer 9

At home with OTC pain medication and burn gel for small second-degree burns.

Question 10

A patient with Second-Degree burns that cover a large area should be?

Answer 10

Monitored for shock while awaiting transfer to the hospital.

Question 11

What does the patient always require with Third-Degree burns?

Answer 11

Hospitalization for IV fluids, debridement to remove dead skin, pain medication and skin grafts.