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Question 1 of 7
1. Question
When assessing electrical burns you should be aware that they are potentially more serious as the depth of the burn is usually greater than is initially apparent?
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A burn is an injury caused by heat, cold, electricity, chemicals, gases, friction or radiation. It causes damage by killing the cells of the skin. Scalds are caused by contact with wet heat such as boiling fluids or steam. Electrical burns are less common, but have the potential to be more serious as the depth of the burn is usually greater than is initially apparent, and may cause heart irregularities.
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Question 2 of 7
2. Question
All infants and children with burns should be medically assessed.
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Another method of assessment is the Palm Method:If a burn is larger in size than the palm of the casualty’s hand medical assistance should be sought.
Always seek medical assistance for burns in infants and children. -
Question 3 of 7
3. Question
A chemical burn should be flushed with cool water for:
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Chemical Burn
A chemical burn is an injury to the skin caused, usually, by alkali (e.g. ammonia, caustic potash, lime, sodium hydroxide) or acid (e.g. hydrochloric, sulphuric).
Follow the DRSABCD emergency action plan.Be careful not to become contaminated yourself, avoid contact with any chemical or contaminated material e.g. use gloves.Within the workplace, if available, refer to Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for specific treatment.Refer to instructions on the container for specific treatment.If safe to do so, take the poison container to the telephone. Alternatively, if the poison container is contaminated, note down the product name and any ingredients listed. Take this note with you to the telephone.Call the Poisons Information Centre of 13 11 26 for further advice.Remove the chemical and any contaminated clothing immediately, taking care to avoid contact with the poison.Brush powdered chemicals from the skin.IMMEDIATELY run cool tap water directly onto the area for at least 20 minutes.If a chemical enters the eye, open and flush the affected eye(s) thoroughly with water for at least 20 minutes.Seek medical assistance urgently. -
Question 4 of 7
4. Question
What is the management of a conscious casualty with a penetrating eye injury?
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Major Eye Injury
Major eye injuries are injuries that involve the penetration of the body of the eye, or involve severe blunt trauma to the eye.
Bleeding from the eye.Penetrating object in the eye.Disturbance of vision.Protrusion of eye contents.Follow the DRSABCD emergency action plan.Lay the casualty down with head and shoulders slightly raised.Call 000 for an ambulance urgently.If tolerated by the casualty, cover unaffected eye, as this will help to reduce eye movement. Be prepared to remove the cover if the casualty becomes anxious.If there is an object penetrating the eye place padding around the object.DO NOT attempt to remove any penetrating object.DO NOT use eye drops.DO NOT transport the casualty to hospital; await the arrival of the ambulance.Reassure the casualty and monitor for shock.
DO NOT apply pressure to the penetrating object or the casualty’s eye/s.DO NOT remove any penetrating objects. -
Question 5 of 7
5. Question
What is the initial management for a partial thickness burn?
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Follow the DRSABCD emergency action plan. Cool the burnt area with gently running, clean, cool water for a minimum of 20 minutes. Water is always the first choice to cool a burn; if water is not available hydrogel products may be used.Carefully remove any clothing that is wet with hot liquid. Be aware of injury to yourself and take special care removing clothing over a casualty’s head to avoid injuring the face and eyes. -
Question 6 of 7
6. Question
A partial thickness burn may be described as:
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Skin is red and blistering.Maybe clear fluid weeping from the burn.Damage to the outer layer of skin only. -
Question 7 of 7
7. Question
What is the management for a superficial burn, such as sunburn?
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If sunburn, remove the casualty from direct sunlight into a cool shady environment.Cool the burnt area with gently running, clean, cool water for a minimum of 20 minutes.Hold the injured area close to the stream of water to avoid further pain.Give casualty sips of cool water to hydrate.
