HUMAN NUTRITION

NUTRITION

FOOD SAFETY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The proper way to treat a burn is to apply grease to the injured area.
A
True
B
False
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -IMPORTANT: DO NOT use butter, grease, creams, sprays, burn ointments, or powders to treat a burn. Use pain medication as directed by your doctor.

Detailed explanation-2: -Place the burned area under running cold water to prevent swelling. After about 15-20 minutes, clean the burn with soap and water and wrap it in a clean gauze pad or bandage. Covering the burn and avoiding exposure is the best way to prevent infection for a cooking oil burn or any other burn injury.

Detailed explanation-3: -Immediate Treatment & First Aid As soon as a person feels the burning sensation of grease hitting their skin, they should immediately rinse the burn site with cool tap water for 20 minutes. This helps to cool the skin, prevent further burn damage, and relieve the pain.

Detailed explanation-4: -Second-degree burns can be caused by contact with hot oil, grease, soup, or microwaved liquids. In rare cases, sun exposure can also cause second-degree burns. A second-degree burn means that the deep skin layers and nerve endings have been damaged.

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