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What is the first step in managing a thermal burn?
What is the first step in managing a thermal burn?
- Cover the burn wounds with clean plastic bags
- Flood the burn wounds with cool water
- Remove any objects or burnt clothing obstructing the wound
- Wash your hands and wear appropriate PPE (correct)
What should you do if the chemical is in liquid state when managing a chemical burn?
What should you do if the chemical is in liquid state when managing a chemical burn?
- Cover the burn wounds with clean plastic bags
- Flood the burn area with cool water for at least 20 mins (correct)
- Wash your hands and wear appropriate PPE
- Remove any objects or contaminated clothing
What should you avoid doing when managing a thermal burn?
What should you avoid doing when managing a thermal burn?
- Washing your hands and wearing appropriate PPE
- Removing clothing that has melted or stuck to the skin (correct)
- Flood the burn wounds with cool water
- Removing objects or burnt clothing obstructing the wound
What is a sign of a severe thermal burn?
What is a sign of a severe thermal burn?
How long should you flood the burn wounds with cool water when managing a thermal burn?
How long should you flood the burn wounds with cool water when managing a thermal burn?
What should you do with the casualty after managing a thermal burn?
What should you do with the casualty after managing a thermal burn?
What is a sign of a chemical burn?
What is a sign of a chemical burn?
What should you do after managing a chemical burn?
What should you do after managing a chemical burn?
What is a sign of a severe chemical burn?
What is a sign of a severe chemical burn?
What should you do before managing a chemical burn?
What should you do before managing a chemical burn?
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