Question

susan sat out in the sun watching a baseball game. she developed small blisters on her unprotected shoulders and neck. what type of burn is represented by the formation of the blisters?
first - degree burn
second - degree burn
third - degree burn
full - thickness burn

Explanation:

First - degree burns affect the outer layer of skin (epidermis) and cause redness, minor pain, and no blisters. Second - degree burns damage the epidermis and part of the dermis, and blisters are a common symptom. Third - degree (or full - thickness) burns damage all layers of the skin and underlying tissues, and typically do not have blisters (the skin may be charred or white and leathery). Since Susan has blisters, it is a second - degree burn.

Answer:

B. second - degree burn