Ryanair Initial Practice Exam

What should you do if a casualty has a partial/full thickness burn?

1. Apply cooling gel and a burns dressing

2. Use hot water to clean the area

3. Apply antiseptic ointment and keep covered

4. Encourage the casualty to eat something for energy

The correct answer is: Apply cooling gel and a burns dressing

Applying cooling gel and a burns dressing is the appropriate response to a partial or full thickness burn. Cooling gel helps to soothe the burn and cool the affected area, which is crucial in reducing pain and minimizing damage to the skin. The application of a burns dressing provides a protective barrier to prevent infection and further trauma to the injured area. It's important to remember that using hot water to clean the burn could exacerbate the injury instead of providing relief. Similarly, applying antiseptic ointments directly to a burn may not be advisable as they can irritate the damaged skin and interfere with the healing process. Encouraging the casualty to eat can be beneficial for overall recovery but does not directly address the immediate medical needs of treating a burn.