Burns
What is a minor burn?
A minor burn is limited to an area no larger than 3 inches in diameter and may involve some pain, swelling, blisters, or superficial redness.
What is the first step in treating a minor cut?
Wash your hands to avoid infection.
What is one key practice to maintain hygiene at work?
Keep your work area tidy and clean up after yourself., wash your hands, cover your cough or sneeze
Describe how to treat a minor burn.
Cool the burn under cool running water, remove tight items, don't break blisters, apply antibiotic ointment, and cover with a sterile gauze bandage.
How do you stop bleeding from a cut?
Apply gentle pressure with a clean bandage or cloth and elevate the wound until the bleeding stops.
Why is washing hands important?
Washing hands can keep you healthy and prevent the spread of infections.
What are the signs of a major burn?
A major burn is deep, larger than 3 inches in diameter, may appear charred, and covers hands, feet, face, groin, buttocks, or major joints.
What should you do if there is dirt in the wound?
Rinse the wound with water and use tweezers cleaned with alcohol to remove any debris
What should you do after using disposable gloves?
Wash your hands immediately after removing gloves.
What should you do if someone has a chemical burn?
lush the chemical off the skin with cool running water for at least 10 minutes, remove contaminated clothing, and bandage the burn.
When should a doctor be consulted for a puncture wound?
If all debris cannot be removed, if the wound is deep and dirty, or if it is caused by a metal object.
What should be done if a nosebleed lasts more than 30 minutes?
Seek immediate or emergency medical care.
Why should you not immerse large severe burns in water?
immersing large severe burns in water could cause a serious loss of body heat (hypothermia).
What are the signs of infection to monitor after treating a cut?
Redness, warmth, swelling, pain, fever, or drainage.
What should you do if you notice vermin in the workplace?
Notify management immediately.