Distinguish Among a First-Degree,second-Degree,and Third-Degree Burn

question 106

Multiple Choice

Distinguish among a first-degree,second-degree,and third-degree burn.

• A)A first-degree burn affects only the surface of the skin.A second-degree burn affects the whole epidermis and some of the dermis.A third-degree burn destroys the epidermis,the dermis,and extends into the subcutaneous layer.
• B)A first-degree burn affects the whole epidermis and some of the dermis.A second-degree burn affects only the surface of the skin.A third-degree burn destroys the epidermis,the dermis,and extends into the subcutaneous layer.
• C)A first-degree burn destroys the epidermis,the dermis,and extends into the subcutaneous layer.A second-degree burn affects the whole epidermis and some of the dermis.A third-degree burn affects only the surface of the skin.
• D)A first-degree burn destroys the epidermis,the dermis,and extends into the subcutaneous layer.A second-degree burn affects only the surface of the skin.A third-degree burn affects the whole epidermis and some of the dermis.
• E)A first-degree burn affects only the surface of the skin.A second-degree burn destroys the epidermis,the dermis,and extends into the subcutaneous layer.A third-degree burn affects the whole epidermis and some of the dermis.

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