You arrive at an incident where someone is suffering from severe burns. What should you do to help?
- A Douse the burns with cool water
- B Remove anything stuck to the burns
- C Burst blisters that form on the burns
- D Apply ointment to the burns
Why this is the answer
Clean, cool water will cool the burning tissue and help prevent further damage. It will also reduce swelling, minimise shock and alleviate pain.
Why the other answers don't fit
- B
- Remove anything stuck to the burns — Anything stuck to a burn is holding the tissue together; pulling it off makes the injury worse.
- C
- Burst blisters that form on the burns — A blister is a sterile dressing the body made for itself.
- D
- Apply ointment to the burns — Ointment seals in the heat and has to be cleaned off before treatment.
Where this comes from
- Driving Buses and Coaches — section 12
- Driving Goods Vehicles — section 12
Rule numbers link to The Highway Code on gov.uk.
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Asked in: Lorry & Bus (LGV/PCV)
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