Question 1601Deck Safety70% to pass
A man has a burn on his arm. There is reddening of the skin, blistering, and swelling. Using standard medical terminology what type of burn is this?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is D) second-degree burn.
The description of the burn - reddening of the skin, blistering, and swelling - is indicative of a second-degree burn. Second-degree burns involve damage to the epidermis (outer layer of skin) and the dermis (inner layer of skin), causing redness, pain, and blistering. This is in contrast to a first-degree burn (only affecting the epidermis) or a third-degree burn (full thickness skin damage).
The other options are incorrect because a "major burn" (A) would typically involve a larger area of the body, and a "blister burn" (B) and "secondary burn" (C) are not standard medical terminology for this type of burn injury.
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