Lec.6: BURNS

Question 1

Traumatic injury to the skin (and sometimes the underlying tissues
as well) caused by contact with extreme heat, chemicals, radiation or
electricity.

Answer 1

BURN

Question 2

caused by fire, hot objects, hot liquids, and gases; or by

nuclear blast or fireball

Answer 2

Thermal Burn

Question 3

caused by electrical wires, current, or lightening

Answer 3

Electrical Burn

Question 4

wet heat burns

Answer 4

Scalds

Question 5

death or severe injury caused by electric shock

Answer 5

Electrocution

Question 6

caused by contact with wet or dry chemicals

particularly in the Lab.

Answer 6

Chemical Burns

Question 7

(Sun Burn)

Answer 7

Radiation Burn

Question 8

Causes: (Ocular Injury).

Answer 8

Laser Burns

Question 9

T/F: We use ointments on burns

Answer 9

False;Do not use ointments on partial or full thickness burns.

Question 10

How can you tell the difference between 1-2-3 degree burns?

Answer 10

1st=Minor Swelling, No Blisters
2nd= Blisters
3rd= No Blisters or Pain

Question 11

The \_\_\_\_\_\_which divides the
surface area of the body into areas of
approximately 9%, is used to calculate
the proportion of the body that is
burned and so helps guide treatment
decisions.

Answer 11

“rule of nines”,

Question 12

It may be easier to remember that the patient’s
______constitute approximately 1% of
the body surface area

Answer 12

palm and outstretched

fingers