Author Question: A toddler sustains a minor burn on the hand from hot coffee. The first action in treating this burn ... (Read 82 times)

jc611 · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

A toddler sustains a minor burn on the hand from hot coffee. The first action in treating this burn is to:

a. Apply ice to burned area.
b. Hold the burned area under cool running water.
c. Break any blisters with a sterile needle.
d. Clean the wound with soap and warm water.

Question 2

An adolescent girl is cooking on a gas stove when her bathrobe catches fire. Her father smothers the flames with a rug and calls an ambulance. She has sustained major burns over much of her body. What is important in her immediate care?

a. Wrap her in a blanket until help arrives
b. Encourage her to drink clear liquids
c. Place her in a tub of cool water
d. Remove her burned clothing and jewelry

carlsona147 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
In minor burns, the best method to stop the burning process is to hold the burned area under cool running water. Ice is not recommended. Removal of blisters is not generally accepted therapy unless the injury is from a chemical substance. Cooling is necessary to stop the burning process, so the wound should not be cleaned with warm water.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
In major burns, burned clothing should be removed to avoid further damage from smoldering fabric and hot beads of melted synthetic materials. Jewelry is also removed to eliminate the transfer of heat from the metal and constriction resulting from edema formation. The burns should be covered, not wrapped, with a clean cloth. A blanket can be used initially to stop the burning process. Fluids should not be given by mouth to avoid aspiration and water intoxication. The child should be kept warm. Placing her in a tub of cool water will further exacerbate heat loss.