Which description matches a 2nd degree burn?

Which description matches a 2nd degree burn?

• A. Minor irritation only
• B. Affects top two layers, epidermis and dermis, redness and blister
• C. Nerve damage occurs
• D. Injury to muscles

Answer: (B)

A second-degree burn is a partial-thickness burn that dam­ages the epidermis and part of the dermis. This type commonly presents with redness, swelling, and especially blistering as fluid forms between the damaged layers. The blistering is a hallmark of dermal involvement, distinguishing it from a superficial burn that only affects the outermost layer. It’s more severe than a first-degree burn, which lacks blisters, and not as deep as a third-degree burn, which destroys the full thickness of the skin and often affects deeper tissues. So describing redness with blistering and involving the top two skin layers best matches a second-degree burn.

A second-degree burn is a partial-thickness burn that dam­ages the epidermis and part of the dermis. This type commonly presents with redness, swelling, and especially blistering as fluid forms between the damaged layers. The blistering is a hallmark of dermal involvement, distinguishing it from a superficial burn that only affects the outermost layer. It’s more severe than a first-degree burn, which lacks blisters, and not as deep as a third-degree burn, which destroys the full thickness of the skin and often affects deeper tissues. So describing redness with blistering and involving the top two skin layers best matches a second-degree burn.