Question

1. select the best answer.

what is the best response when treating a burn with first aid?
remove clothing that is stuck to the burn and clean the wound with a washcloth dipped in warm water.
soothe with cool running water and cover the burn with a clean, dry cloth.
apply a tight bandage to protect the burn from air exposure.
apply ointments, butter, or other home remedies to the burned skin.

Explanation:

To determine the best first - aid for a burn:

• Option 1: Removing stuck clothing can damage the burn, and warm water is not suitable as it can worsen the burn.
• Option 2: Soothing with cool running water helps to cool the burn and reduce damage, and covering with a clean, dry cloth protects it from infection and further injury. This is in line with standard first - aid practices for burns.
• Option 3: A tight bandage can restrict blood flow and cause more harm to the burned area.
• Option 4: Ointments, butter, etc., can trap heat, increase the risk of infection, and are not recommended for initial burn treatment.

Answer:

B. Soothe with cool running water and cover the burn with a clean, dry cloth.