Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Trauma Practice Test

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After stopping the burning process, emergency care for a 68-year-old male with partial- and full-thickness burns to his chest and upper extremities includes all of the following, EXCEPT:

avoiding the use of burn ointments or antiseptics.
covering the burns with dry, sterile dressings.
flushing the burns with cool water for 10 minutes.
preparing to assist the patient's ventilations.

The correct answer is: avoiding the use of burn ointments or antiseptics.

After stopping the burning process, it is important to avoid the use of burn ointments or antiseptics on the affected areas as they can potentially irritate the burned tissue and increase the risk of infection. Instead, covering the burns with dry, sterile dressings helps protect the area and reduce the risk of infection. Flushing the burns with cool water for 10 minutes helps to cool the burn and minimize tissue damage, while preparing to assist the patient's ventilations may be necessary if the burns have affected the patient's airway or breathing. Hence, the correct answer is avoiding the use of burn ointments or antiseptics.