A patient has a fresh thermal burn on the hand and is wearing a loose metal ring near the burn. What should the first aider do?
Correct answer: B. Remove the ring before swelling develops
- A. Leave the ring until the burn is assessed
- B. Remove the ring before swelling develops
- C. Place ice directly over the ring and burn
- D. Cover the ring tightly with a bandage
Explanation
Jewellery should be removed early because burn-related swelling can make it constrict circulation. A tight bandage or direct ice can worsen tissue damage and should be avoided.
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First aid covers scene safety, primary survey, bleeding control, shock, burns, fractures, choking, poisoning and emergency transport. Basic life support includes recognition of cardiac arrest, activation of emergency help, chest compressions, rescue breaths, automated external defibrillator use and the difference between adult, child and infant procedures.
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