A thermal burn described as involving the entire epidermis and dermis is classified as:

Question

A) Full third degree
B) Deep first degree
C) Partial second degree
D) Full-thickness second degree

Answer 1

Ans: D
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Second-degree full-thickness burns involve the entire epidermis and dermis. First-degree burns (superficial partial-thickness burns) involve only the outer layers of the epidermis. Second-degree partial-thickness burns involve the epidermis and various degrees of the dermis. Third-degree full-thickness burns extend into the subcutaneous tissue and may involve muscle and bone.