17.
Burns are classified according to severity. Classify each of these burns as critical,
moderate, or minor in terms of severity.
a. Second-degree burns covering 10 percent of an adult's body surface.
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b. Second-degree burns covering 15 to 30 percent of an adult's body.
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c.
Third-degree burns covering more than 10 percent of an adult's body.
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What is dangerous about a burn that surrounds the neck? _________________
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19.
Why is a hot grease burn probably a full thickness (third degree burn)? _______
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20.
A casualty has second-degree burns on his right arm (front and back), his right leg
(front and back), and his chest. What is the total body surface area (TBSA)
burned?
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21.
Should you apply ointments, butter, creams, salves, or sprays on a second or
third-degree burn? ____________ Why or why not? ______________________
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