HUMAN NUTRITION

NUTRITION

FOOD SAFETY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
First-aid for a first degree burn is to:
A
place the burned area under cold, running water
B
apply butter, oil or mayonnaise to the burn
C
break any blister that may form
D
wrap the burned area tightly with a sterile guaze
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -1. Cool the burn under cold running water for at least 20 minutes. Cooling the burn will reduce pain, swelling and the risk of scarring.

Detailed explanation-2: -If you have a first-degree burn anywhere on your body or a second-degree burn less than 3 inches wide, follow these steps to treat it at home: Keep the burned area under cool running water or soak it in a cool bath for five to 30 minutes. Be sure the water is not icy cold. Cover the burn with a dry, sterile bandage.

Detailed explanation-3: -First-degree burns: Run cool water over the burn. Don’t apply ice. For sunburns, apply aloe vera gel. For thermal burns, apply antibiotic cream and cover lightly with gauze.

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