EFA Exit Exam • Set 5 Question 6 of 30

The most effective first aid treatment for chemical burns is to immediately:

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Direct Answer

Option B: Flood the affected area with water

Immediate flooding of the burn area with copious clean running water for at least 15–20 minutes dilutes and flushes away chemical residues, preventing deeper tissue destruction.

All Options

Apply ointment to the burned area

Flood the affected area with water (Correct Answer)

Wrap the burn in a sterile dressing

Apply an ice pack to the burned area

Detailed Explanation & Context

Immediate flooding of the burn area with copious clean running water for at least 15–20 minutes dilutes and flushes away chemical residues, preventing deeper tissue destruction.

Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Elementary First Aid (EFA).

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