NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
HEALTH EDUCATION
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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True
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False
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Hot water on the skin can cause a first-or second-degree burn. A first-degree burn causes only redness and heals in a few days. A second-degree burn is deeper. It causes a blister to form.
Detailed explanation-2: -cool the burn with cool or lukewarm running water for 20 to 30 minutes – do not use ice, iced water, or any creams or greasy substances like butter. make sure the person keeps warm by using a blanket, for example, but take care not to rub it against the burnt area.
Detailed explanation-3: -Running burned skin under cold water as soon as possible and for at least 10 minutes is the best way to cool the skin and ease pain. Prompt treatment reduces the risk of serious complications and, in the case of severe burns, may even save a person’s life.