Questions and Answers
What is the primary cause of thermal burns?
Direct contact with hot objects
Which of the following is classified as a nonthermal burn?
Chemical burn
In which layer of skin do first-degree burns typically cause damage?
Epidermis
What is a common complication associated with second-degree burns?
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How do second-degree burns differ from first-degree burns?
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What is a characteristic symptom of first-degree burns?
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Why might an escharotomy be necessary in cases of third-degree burns?
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What is a characteristic of full-thickness burns that distinguishes them from partial-thickness burns?
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Why do full-thickness burns initially appear painless?
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Which procedure may be necessary when a large area of the chest is covered by eschar, impairing lung expansion?
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What is a potential complication that can arise from a burn injury other than infection?
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Which classification of burn involves destruction of the epidermis and part of the dermis?
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