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What are first degree burns characterized by?
What are first degree burns characterized by?
- Complete destruction of the epidermis
- Minor skin discomfort and some reddening of the skin (correct)
- Severe pain and blistering
- Burns that go to muscle or bone
What is a common feature of second degree burns?
What is a common feature of second degree burns?
Blisters and severe pain
Third degree burns are also known as partial-thickness burns.
Third degree burns are also known as partial-thickness burns.
False (B)
What type of burns are classified as fourth degree burns?
What type of burns are classified as fourth degree burns?
Second degree burns are also called ______.
Second degree burns are also called ______.
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First degree burn characteristics?
First degree burn characteristics?
Minor skin discomfort and some reddening of the skin.
Common feature of second degree burns?
Common feature of second degree burns?
Blisters and severe pain.
Fourth degree burns?
Fourth degree burns?
Burns that go beyond the subcutaneous layer to muscle or bone.
Third degree burns are partial-thickness?
Third degree burns are partial-thickness?
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Second degree burns are also called?
Second degree burns are also called?
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Study Notes
First Degree Burns
- Minor skin discomfort with redness in the skin.
- No blistering occurs and minimal tissue destruction is observed.
Second Degree Burns
- Affects deeper layers of the epidermis and the top dermis.
- Characterized by blisters, severe pain, swelling, and fluid loss.
- Known as partial-thickness burns since the dermis is not completely destroyed.
Third Degree Burns
- Referred to as full-thickness burns.
- Involves complete destruction of both the dermis and epidermis.
- Damage extends to the subcutaneous layer.
- Treatment often requires skin grafts or amputation.
- Insensitive to pain due to nerve destruction.
- Complications can include circulatory shock, fluid imbalance, respiratory injury, and infections.
Fourth Degree Burns
- Extend beyond the subcutaneous layer, causing damage to muscle or bone.
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