Skin

Question 1

Three main skin sections

Answer 1

Epidermis
Dermis
Hypodermis

Question 2

5 layers of epidermis

Answer 2

Stratum corneum
Stratum lucidum 
Stratum granulosum
Stratum spinosum 
Stratum germinativum

Question 3

Outermost layer of epithelial tissue

Answer 3

Epidermis

Question 4

Thick layer of connective tissue beneath epidermis

Answer 4

Dermis

Question 5

Layer of loose connective tissue beneath dermis

Answer 5

Hypodermis

Question 6

Orange-yellow pigment

Answer 6

Carotene

Question 7

Dark brown pigment produced by cells called melanocytes

Answer 7

Melanin

Question 8

Less than 10% body surface affected
Epidermis damage but not destroyed
Mild swelling, reddening, pain

Answer 8

1st degree burn

Question 9

Less than 15% body surface for an adult — 10% for a child
Epidermis and part of dermis destroyed — new skin
Red or mottled appearance, blisters, swelling

Answer 9

2nd degree burn

Question 10

Includes burns of face, eyes, hands, feet, genitals
More than 20% of body surface
All skin layers destroyed, deep tissue destruction, nerve endings destroyed, skin cannot be regenerated
White or charred appearance

Answer 10

3rd degree burn

Question 11

Used to estimate the percentage of surface areas affected by burns (9% multiples)

Answer 11

Rule of Nines