Assessment Diagnosis and Pathology Burns

Question 1

first-degree burn

Answer 1

burn affecting only the epidermis or superficial layer of the skin

Question 2

second-degree burn

Answer 2

deeper burn affecting both the epidermis and dermis

Question 3

third-degree burn

Answer 3

deep burn affecting the epidernis, dermis, and subcutaneous layer.

Question 4

fourth-degree burn

Answer 4

deep burn affecting not only all layers of the skin but also underlying tissues lie muscle, fascia, or bone.