30
4-25.
A thermal burn to the left arm and front of
the left leg.
1.
A
2.
B
3.
C
4.
D
4-26.
First-aid treatment for extensive second
degree burns should include which of the
following treatments?
1.
Anesthetic ointments and transport
only
2.
Debridement of the wound and dry
dressings
3.
Intravenous infusion and analgesia
4.
Anesthetic ointments and analgesia
4-27.
Morphine is an acceptable analgesic in
patients with which of the following
symptoms?
1.
Head injuries
2.
Profound respiratory distress
3.
Advanced shock
4.
Painful skin burns
4-28.
The usual treatment for chemical burns is to
flush with copious amounts of water. The
two exceptions to this rule are in the case of
which of the following chemicals?
1.
Phosphoric acid and lye
2.
White phosphorus and carbolic acid
3.
Dry lime and carbolic acid
4.
Sulfuric acid and carbolic acid
4-29.
A dilute solution of which of the listed
substances will neutralize alkali burns to
the skin?
1.
Alcohol
2.
Phenol
3.
Vinegar
4.
Baking soda
4-30.
First aid treatment of white phosphorus
burns with partially embedded particles
includes
1.
wet dressings of copper sulfate
2.
superficial debridement while flushing
with water
3.
neutralization with a dilute vinegar
solution
4.
neutralization with a dilute solution of
baking soda
4-31.
Signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion
include a weak rapid pulse, nausea,
headache, and
1.
constricted pupils
2.
greatly increased body temperature
3.
cool, moist, and clammy skin
4.
flushed, red face
4-32.
The incidence of heat exposure injuries can
be minimized by all of the following
EXCEPT
1.
education of personnel
2.
environmental monitoring
3.
daily salt tablets
4.
maintenance of exhaust blowers and
vents
4-33.
What is the most effective method of
rewarming a victim of hypothermia?
1.
Buddy warming
2.
Covering the victim with blankets or a
sleeping bag
3.
Hot water bottles at the neck, armpits,
groin, and the chest
4.
Immersion in a tub of warm water
4-34.
An antiseptic emollient cream should be
applied to which, if any, of the following
cold injuries?
1.
Chilblain
2.
Immersion foot
3.
All frostbites
4.
None of the above. Cold injuries
should be kept dry