NUTRITION
KITCHEN SAFETY
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Question
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Cover it in thick, greasy ointment.
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Cover it with a band-aid
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Hold the burned area under cool, clean water.
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -To treat a burn, follow the first aid advice below: immediately get the person away from the heat source to stop the burning. cool the burn with cool or lukewarm running water for 20 minutes – don’t use ice, iced water, or any creams or greasy substances such as butter.
Detailed explanation-2: -Immediately immerse the burn in cool tap water or apply cold, wet compresses. Do this for about 10 minutes or until the pain subsides. Apply petroleum jelly two to three times daily. Do not apply ointments, toothpaste or butter to the burn, as these may cause an infection.
Detailed explanation-3: -Wash the burn every day with a mild soap and water. Don’t use hydrogen peroxide or alcohol, which can slow healing. Gently pat the burn dry after you wash it. Apply a thin layer of antibiotic ointment or petroleum jelly on the burn.
Detailed explanation-4: -Cool the burn. Hold the burned area under cool (not cold) running water or apply a cool, wet compress until the pain eases. Remove rings or other tight items. Don’t break blisters. Apply lotion. Bandage the burn. Take a pain reliever. Consider a tetanus shot. 13-Aug-2022