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What is the primary purpose of using cold water for treating minor burns?
What is the primary purpose of using cold water for treating minor burns?
- To minimize the risk of infection
- To alleviate pain
- To reduce the skin temperature and lessen the severity of the burn (correct)
- To promote the healing process
Which of the following is a characteristic of 1st degree burns?
Which of the following is a characteristic of 1st degree burns?
- Leathery, waxy, or charred appearance
- Blistering of the skin
- Damage to deep muscle and soft tissues
- Damage to the top layer of skin cells (correct)
What should you avoid doing when treating a minor burn?
What should you avoid doing when treating a minor burn?
- Using cold water
- Giving medication
- Applying aloe vera
- Touching the wound with your hands (correct)
What is the typical appearance of a 3rd degree burn?
What is the typical appearance of a 3rd degree burn?
Why should you not use ice to treat a burn?
Why should you not use ice to treat a burn?
What is the purpose of assisting with medication for minor burns?
What is the purpose of assisting with medication for minor burns?
What is the primary goal when treating a major burn?
What is the primary goal when treating a major burn?
What should you do if your clothing catches fire?
What should you do if your clothing catches fire?
How should you treat a 2nd degree burn that covers a small percentage of the body?
How should you treat a 2nd degree burn that covers a small percentage of the body?
What should you avoid doing to a burn blister?
What should you avoid doing to a burn blister?
Why should you remove rings, watches, or straps near a burned area?
Why should you remove rings, watches, or straps near a burned area?
What is a common myth about treating burns?
What is a common myth about treating burns?
What should you do before approaching the scene of an electrical burn?
What should you do before approaching the scene of an electrical burn?
What should you do if the victim of an electrical injury is unconscious?
What should you do if the victim of an electrical injury is unconscious?
Why should you not move the victim of an electrical injury?
Why should you not move the victim of an electrical injury?
What should you do to a chemical burn?
What should you do to a chemical burn?
What should you do during the washing of a chemical burn?
What should you do during the washing of a chemical burn?
What should you do after washing a chemical burn?
What should you do after washing a chemical burn?
