Question 1589 Deck Safety
70% to passA man has suffered a burn on the arm. There is extensive damage to the skin with charring present. How is this injury classified using standard medical terminology?
A
Dermal burn
B
Lethal burn
C
Third-degree burn
D
Major burn
AI Explanation
The correct answer is C) Third-degree burn. A third-degree burn is characterized by extensive damage to the skin, including charring, which is consistent with the description provided. This type of burn penetrates through the epidermis and dermis, reaching the underlying tissues, and is considered the most severe type of burn injury. The other answer choices are incorrect. A dermal burn (A) refers to a less severe injury limited to the dermis layer of the skin. A lethal burn (B) is not a standard medical classification, and major burn (D) is a general term that could encompass various degrees of burn severity.
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