About Bleeding, burns, fractures and damage handling: which statement is correct?
- For an (open) fracture you gently straighten the limb and bind the wound firmly.
- You give a victim with (impending) shock some water to drink for their thirst.
- ✓ Always leave blisters intact, so do not pop them and apply nothing, not even burn ointment, to the wound.
- You cool a burn as long and as cold as possible — the colder and longer the water, the better.
Correct answer: Always leave blisters intact, so do not pop them and apply nothing, not even burn ointment, to the wound.
Explanation
Always leave blisters intact, so do not pop them and apply nothing, not even burn ointment, to the wound. Instead cover with sterile dressing
Why learners get this wrong
- Fractures are not life-threatening, acute emergency aid is not needed. For an open fracture you treat it like a bleed: cover the wound, don't bind it and don't straighten it
- A victim with (impending) shock may not drink or eat, even if they are thirsty. Protect against cooling instead
- Cool the wound for ±10 minutes with lukewarm, gently running water and prevent hypothermia. Ice-cold water and cooling indefinitely are not in the book
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