Question

A patient has a burn that appears charred, dry, and leathery. The patient complains of little or no pain at the site. This burn would be classified as:
A) superficial.
B) full-thickness.
C) partial-thickness.
D) epidermal.

Answer 1

Answer:

B

Explanation:

Full-thickness burns — Full-thickness skin burns, previously called fourth-degree burns, extend through all layers of the skin, completely destroying the skin. The burned area usually does not hurt, is a waxy white to leathery gray or charred black color, and the skin is dry and does not blanch when touched (picture 3). Full-thickness burns cannot heal without surgical treatment and scarring is usually severe.