When is it NOT appropriate to run cool water over a burn?
a. When the cause of the burn was hot grease
b. When chemicals are present on the skin
c. When the burn covers a very large area of the body
d. When the burned area is very painful
c
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. Water can be used to cool the area if the victim has been burned with hot grease.
b. Incorrect. Water will help wash off the chemicals and stop the worsening of the burn.
c. Correct. Cool water should not be used if the burn covers a very large area of the body as it can dangerously lower the body temperature.
d. Incorrect. A painful burn does not prohibit the use of cool water and may give some relief by cooling the area.
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