Question

After a dog bite, the wound should be cleaned with-
1. hydrogen peroxide
2. tincture iodine
3. soap and water
4. chlorhexidine

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : soap and water

Explanation:

• Very gently wash the bite wound with soap and water and pat dry.
• Use hydrogen peroxide, chlorhexidine or betadine to dab the wound in order to help kill germs.
• Use a clean dry gauze pad to dry the wound then apply an antibiotic ointment such as Neosporin.

So, After a dog bite, the wound should be cleaned with soap and water.