Basic emergency care for an electrical burn is to __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option D — cover the burned area with a clean cloth and transport the patient to a medical facility

Electrical burns cause deep tissue trauma. Emergency response mandates covering the wound with a clean, dry cloth to prevent secondary infection, followed by immediate professional medical evaluation. Never apply ointments, break blisters, or use water on high-voltage electrical injuries in the engine room.

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