Question 3 of 30
A person who gets battery acid in an eye should immediately wash the eye with:
A
A) Boric acid solution
B
B) Water
C
C) Baking soda solution
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Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is Option A: A) Boric acid solution.
Battery acid is highly corrosive; immediate and copious irrigation with plain water is the first and most critical step. While a weak baking soda solution might be suggested for some acids, water is the universal first-aid treatment for chemical eye exposures.