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When might you get a thermal burn?
When your skin comes into contact with chemicals
When you accidentally touch a very hot piece of metal
When your skin is exposed to dangerous radiation
When your skin touches an extraordinarily cold substance, like dry ice
Which word best describes most burn injuries?
Deadly
Painless
Helpful
Minor
How do first-degree burns differ from second-degree burns?
First-degree burns only affect the epidermis; second-degree burns can extend into the dermis
First degree-burns are painless; second-degree burns hurt a lot
First degree-burns can extend into the dermis; second-degree burns only affect the epidermis
First degree-burns hurt a lot; second-degree burns are painless
If you get a second-degree burn, your skin might blister. What might happen if you squeeze the liquid out of the blisters?
The burn might be upgraded to a third-degree burn
The burn might begin to hurt less
The burn might get infected
The blisters will reappear almost instantly
Why can you often not feel third-degree burns?
Because they damage the nerve ending in your skin
Because they aren't very damaging
Because they cause scabs to form
Because they only affect the inner part of your skin
Place this in order from outermost to innermost A) Dermis; B) Epidermis; C)Subcutaneous tissue
A, B, C
B, A, C
B, C, A
A, C, B
Which person is most likely to experience a scald?
A 14-year-old boy
A 21-year-old woman
A 45-year-old man
A 70-year-old woman
What should the 1st thing you do when getting a 3rd degree burn?
Apply antibiotic ointment
Dress the burn with gauze
Run cool water over the area
See a doctor right away
What's the first thing you should do if you have a scald?
Apply antibiotic ointment
Dress the burn with gauze
Run cool water over the area
See a doctor right away
What can you infer about first-degree burns?
They are most painful
They are most common type of burn
They are the least common type of burn
They are the least painful type of burn
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