Burns

Question 1

First degree burn

Answer 1

a burn in which only the epidermis is damaged

Question 2

second degree burn

Answer 2

a burn in which the epidermis and upper layers of the dermis are burned

Question 3

third degree burn

Answer 3

a burn in which all layers of the skin are burnt

Question 4

signs of first degree burn

Answer 4

localized redness, swelling and pain

Question 5

signs of a second degree burn

Answer 5

symptoms mimic those of first degree burn but with blistering