NVIC 08-14 Task 4.7.B

Take immediate action upon encountering an accident or other medical emergency.

BFA-X1.3 Knowledge of immediate measures to take in cases of emergency, including the ability to: .5 apply appropriate measures in event of burns and scalds, including accidents caused by electric current

When asked on a written examination to describe the nature, severity and differentiating characteristics of first, second, and third degree burns,

the candidate describes (or selects the answer that describes) the nature, severity and differentiating characteristics of first, second, and third degree burns.

The candidate describes (or selects the answer that describes) one or more of: first, second and third degree burns:

1. First degree – affects only outer epidermal area, characterized by redness, pain, increased warmth, or tenderness;
2. Second degree – affects entire layer of epidermis, characterized by blistering, deep reddening, considerable swelling and severe pain; and
3. Third degree – affects epidermis and possibly muscle and bone, characterized by charring which may be black, brown, hard, cherry red and dry, milk white, or thick and leathery.