🛡️ Life Skills & Safety

For a minor (first-degree) burn where the skin is red but not blistered, what is the immediate recommended first aid?

A Apply ice directly to the burn.
B Apply butter or oil to soothe the skin.
C Hold the burned area under cool (not cold) running water for 10-20 minutes.
D Break any blisters that may form.

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

For a minor burn, immediate cooling with cool (not cold or icy) running water (C) helps reduce pain, swelling, and further tissue damage. Ice (A) can cause frostbite and further damage. Butter or oil (B) can trap heat and increase the risk of infection. Blisters (D) should not be broken as they protect the underlying skin from infection.

💡 Why is C) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "For a minor (first-degree) burn where the skin is red but not blistered, what is the immediate recommended first aid?" is Option C: Hold the burned area under cool (not cold) running water for 10-20 minutes..

The other options — A) Apply ice directly to the burn., B) Apply butter or oil to soothe the skin., D) Break any blisters that may form. — are incorrect for this Life Skills & Safety question. As explained above: For a minor burn, immediate cooling with cool (not cold or icy) running water (C) helps reduce pain, swelling, and further tissue damage. Ice (A) can cause frostbite and further damage. Butter or oil…

📚 About This Life Skills & Safety Practice Question

This 2-level Life Skills & Safety question from the First Aid topic is part of BrainForge Quiz's free exam preparation library. Each question includes the correct answer and a detailed explanation to help you understand the underlying concept, not just memorize the answer.

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