A child has a flame burn involving the front of the chest and upper arm. The clothing is hot but not stuck to the skin, and the child is breathing normally. Which first-aid action is appropriate?
Correct answer: A. Remove the hot clothing and cool the burn with clean running water
- A. Remove the hot clothing and cool the burn with clean running water
- B. Apply ice directly to the burn and cover it with cotton wool
- C. Break blisters and apply an antiseptic cream over the burned area
- D. Rub the burned skin firmly to remove soot and loose tissue
Explanation
Removing hot clothing stops further injury, and clean running water cools the tissue and limits burn progression. Ice can cause additional tissue damage, while rubbing and breaking blisters increase injury and infection risk.
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