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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Emergency Care: Trauma and Shock

Question 16 • Introduction to Health Science - EL3601 B

A worker in a laboratory spills a dangerous chemical onto her hand. What is the appropriate response?

Answer
A
flushing the burn with water for at least twenty minutes
B
flushing the burn with water and covering it with a moistened, sterile dressing
C
wiping the chemical off the hand and covering it with a sterile dressing
D
smearing the burn with ointment and keeping the hand in a well-ventilated area

Explanation

For a chemical spill on the skin, immediately flush the affected area with plenty of running water for at least 20 minutes to dilute and remove the chemical. Do not wipe it off or apply ointment, since these actions can further irritate or trap the chemical against the skin. Choice A gives the appropriate first response.

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