When Classifying a Burn as Either Superficial, Partial Thickness, or Full

question 28

Multiple Choice

When classifying a burn as either superficial, partial thickness, or full thickness, the EMT would need to determine the:

• A) percentage of body burned.
• B) time of heat exposure.
• C) agent causing the burn.
• D) depth of the burn.

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