Question 1: You should never use any electrical appliance near or while standing in water.

Question 2: You should first remove the heat source if a patient has received a burn.

Question 3: You should always call 911 if a person has received an electrical burn.

Question 4: Ice should be used instead of cool water to soothe a minor burn.

Question 5: It is very important to keep any burn clean and covered.

Question 6: EMS should be activated if a burn occurs on a large area, on young children or the very old, or if smoke has been inhaled.

Question 7: It is okay to break a blister from a burn after a couple of days to help the wound heal.

That's not quite right! Electrical appliances should never be used while near or standing in water. Electrocution can occur, causing severe injury or death.

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That's not quite right! The source of the heat should be immediately removed from a patient who has suffered a burn, if it is safe for the HHA/PCA to do so. Continuous contact with a heat source will cause the patient to suffer continuous burning and increase the severity of the injury.

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That's not quite right! Due to the fact that burns from electrical sources can cause internal injury which is not visible to the naked eye, anyone suffering an electrical burn should be seen by a physician. Emergency medical services should be contacted immediately.

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That's not quite right! Cool water should be used to soothe a burned area. Never use ice as this could cause frostbite, which can be damaging.

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It is important for burns to be kept clean and covered with dry dressings immediately after the burn once it has been cooled and during the healing process. A person with a burn is at an increased risk for infection as their skin has been compromised. Keeping the area clean and dry will help to prevent infection.

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Burns that cover a large area of the body, or that have been experienced by a person who is older or very young should receive medical attention and emergency medical services should be contacted. Older people and younger people are more at risk for loss of body water and body heat. They are also at greater risk for infection. When smoke has been inhaled, it is important to seek medical attention as the airway could be compromised which could result in a person suffering serious injury or even death.

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Never break a blister on a healing burn. Blisters keep the skin intact, which helps to prevent infection. Breaking a blister allows microorganisms to enter the person’s body.

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