Colorado CNA Practice Exam

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If a resident has a minor burn, a nursing assistant should use _____ to decrease the temperature of the skin.

Cool water
Ice
Lotion
Warm water

The correct answer is: Cool water

Using cool water is the appropriate response when managing a minor burn. The application of cool water helps to reduce the temperature of the skin, which can alleviate pain and minimize further skin damage. Cool water works effectively to soothe the area without causing additional irritation, unlike ice, which can lead to frostbite or further skin damage if applied directly. Lotion and warm water are not suitable for treating a burn. Lotion may contain ingredients that can irritate the burn or seal in heat, exacerbating discomfort. Warm water would not effectively decrease the temperature of the skin and could actually increase it, making the situation worse. Hence, cool water remains the safest and most effective choice for immediate care in such scenarios.