Question

treating a burn
inga sees a woman who has burned her arm on a grill. she decides to provide first aid for a major burn on the persons arm. first, she gets the woman away from the fire. next, she submerges the burned area in cool water for 15 minutes. she then elevates the womans arms and applies a gauze pad while waiting for help.
what procedure was not appropriate for this burn type?
moving the person
elevating the arm
protecting the area
submerging the burn

Explanation:

For major burns, submerging the burn can cause hypothermia and increase the risk of infection. Moving the person away from danger (fire), elevating the arm (to reduce swelling), and protecting the area (with gauze) are appropriate first - aid steps for major burns.

Answer:

submerging the burn