🔍 Key Concepts

• First-degree burns affect only the outer layer of skin and are minor compared to deeper burns • Role of cooling vs. covering a burn in early first aid • Why some substances (like petroleum jelly or ointments) and some medicines (like aspirin) may not be ideal as immediate treatment

💭 Think About

• Which option directly and immediately reduces the skin temperature and soothes the nerve endings at the burn site? • Which options mainly protect the area or treat general pain, but do not quickly remove heat from the tissue? • Could any option actually trap heat in the skin and delay relief, rather than help it escape?

✅ Before You Answer

• Identify which choice provides direct cooling to the burned skin surface • Eliminate any option that might seal in heat or apply greasy/occlusive substances right away • Consider which option is appropriate for a small, first-degree burn and not for more serious injuries or systemic pain control