Written Lifeguarding Practice Test

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What is the first step you should take in caring for a victim with burns?

Cool the burned area to stop the burning
Keep the victim comfortable
Remove the victim from the source of the burn
Take steps to minimize shock

The correct answer is: Cool the burned area to stop the burning

When a person sustains a burn, the first step should be to cool the burned area to stop the burning process as quickly as possible. This not only provides immediate relief to the victim but also helps to prevent further damage to the surrounding skin and tissues. Option B, keeping the victim comfortable, does not directly address the initial treatment of the burn and should not be the first step taken. Option C, removing the victim from the source of the burn, may not always be feasible or safe to do immediately and should be done after cooling the area. Option D, taking steps to minimize shock, is also an important step but should come after the initial cooling of the burn to prevent further damage. Therefore, option A is the correct first step in caring for a victim with burns.