Slideshow: Wound Care True or False
Medically Reviewed by Carol DerSarkissian, MD on August 27, 2022
True or False? Cleaning a Wound With Hydrogen Peroxide or Rubbing Alcohol Is Best
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Clean With Hydrogen Peroxide or Alcohol? FALSE
2/10
True or False? Keep a Wound Moist
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Keep Injuries Moist? TRUE
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True or False? Scrapes Need to Air Out
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Leave Scrapes Uncovered? FALSE
6/10
True or False? It's Best To Pull a Bandage Slowly
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Remove a Bandage Slowly? TRUE
8/10
True or False? Butter Is Good for Burns
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Butter Is Good for Burns? FALSE
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REFERENCES:
American Academy of Family Physicians: "First Aid: Cuts, Scrapes and Stitches."
American College of Emergency Physicians: "Proper Care for Wounds."
KidsHealth.org: "The Story on Scars."
Riley Hospital for Children: "Scarring: When to Consult a Plastic Surgeon."
August 27, 2022
Medically Reviewed by: Carol DerSarkissian, MD
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