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Para el tratamiento inmediato de cualquier quemadura se debe:For the immediate treatment of any burn you must:
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Correct answer: d) Cool the wound with fresh or salt water for at least 10 minutes, try to remove clothing by soaking it with clean water or saline, and once the burn is clean, cover with paraffin gauze or a dry dressing, give a painkiller from the first aid kit for the pain, and depending on severity ask for radio medical help or even evacuation.
Why it is correct
The correct option cools, cleans, covers, eases the pain and asks for medical help according to severity.
Why the others are not
a) The immediate step is to cool the burn.
b) Never pull skin away, and a pressure bandage is not suitable.
c) It matches almost everything, but gives tranquillisers and does not ask for medical help.
How to work it out in the exam
With two near-identical options, look for the difference at the end.