Burn Classification Quiz

Question:

What are minor burns classified as?

Options:

A) Less than 5% of total body surface (tbs)
B) Less than 10% of total body surface (tbs)
C) Less than 15% of total body surface (tbs)
D) Less than 20% of total body surface (tbs)

Final answer:

Minor burns are classified as partial thickness burns less than 10% of total body surface and full thickness burns less than 2% of tbs, with the correct answer being option B) Less than 10%.

Explanation:

Minor burns are classified as partial thickness burns less than 10% of total body surface (tbs) and full thickness burns less than 2% of tbs not involving special care. Hence, the correct answer to the student's question is option B) Less than 10% of total body surface (tbs). It is crucial to understand the classification of burns as they guide the decisions made regarding the need for specialized treatment. Burns are measured using the "rule of nines" and are classified based on the degree of severity, including first-degree (superficial burns), second-degree (affecting the epidermis and a portion of the dermis), third-degree (extending into the epidermis and dermis, destroying the tissue), and fourth-degree burns (affecting the underlying muscle and bone).