Question

treating a burn
inga sees a woman who has burned her arm on a grill. she decides to provide first aid for a major burn on the persons arm. first, she gets the woman away from the fire. next, she submerges the burned area in cool water for 15 minutes. she then elevates the womans arms and applies a gauze pad while waiting for help.
what procedure was not appropriate for this burn type?
o moving the person
o elevating the arm
o protecting the area
o submerging the burn

Explanation:

For a major burn, submerging the burn in water can be dangerous as it may cause hypothermia or infection in severe cases. Moving the person to safety, elevating the affected limb to reduce swelling, and protecting the area with a sterile gauze pad are appropriate first - aid steps.

Answer:

submerging the burn