Module 8 Flashcards
this is the process of rapid oxidation of any material resulting in burning
fire
this means that oxygen molecules interact with different substances in the environment
oxidation
this is a model that shows three essential components that can start a fire
fire triangle
a fire needs this for source or combustible material in order to burn
fuel
this is needed to start and continue the combustion process
heat
this happens when flammable vapor mix with air and is ignited by a spark or flame
combustion
this constitutes 21% of the air around us
oxygen
these are tissue injuries by heat, electricity, radiation or chemicals
burns
this burn can affect only the outer layer of the skin called what?
epidermis
what burn can affect the outer layer of the skin?
first degree
what burn has reached into the dermis in this degree and this part of the skin may not function anymore
second degree
what burn is being reached until the underlying fat tisue
third degree