A man has suffered a burn on the arm. There is a... - USCG Deck Safety

A man has suffered a burn on the arm. There is a reddening of the skin but no other apparent damage. Using standard MEDICAL terminology, what type of burn is this?

A Superficial burn

B Minor burn

C Extremity burn

D First-degree burn

AI Explanation

The correct answer is D) First-degree burn. A first-degree burn is a superficial burn that only affects the outer layer of the skin, causing reddening and pain but no blistering. This matches the description provided, where the skin is reddened but there is no other apparent damage. The other answer choices are incorrect because: A) "Superficial burn" is not a specific medical term, B) "Minor burn" is a general, non-medical term, and C) "Extremity burn" does not specify the degree of the burn.

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Question 1603 Deck Safety

A man has suffered a burn on the arm. There is a reddening of the skin but no other apparent damage. Using standard MEDICAL terminology, what type of burn is this?

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