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What is the best immediate action to take for a burn injury?
What is the best immediate action to take for a burn injury?
- Remove any clothing or jewelry near the burn (correct)
- Rub the burn with butter or oil
- Apply ice directly to the burn
- Wait to see if the burn gets better on its own
Which type of burn affects both the outer and deeper layers of the skin?
Which type of burn affects both the outer and deeper layers of the skin?
- Third-degree burn
- Chemical burn
- Second-degree burn (correct)
- First-degree burn
What is the recommended first aid for a chemical burn?
What is the recommended first aid for a chemical burn?
- Apply petroleum jelly to soothe the burn
- Brush off any solid chemicals and then rinse with water for at least 20 minutes (correct)
- Apply vinegar to neutralize the chemical
- Cover the burn with a dry bandage immediately