Question

While cooking, Lisa spills boiling water on her hand. Her skin turns blotchy with blisters. Which type of burn does she have?
- first-degree burn
-second-degree burn
-third-degree burn

Answer 1

blotchy with blisters: indicates second degree burn because the dermis has been affected. If it were just red, for example a sunburn, it would be first degree.

Answer 2

Second degree burn, because they affect a deeper layer of skin and have a higher risk of infection to the victim, They cause the skin to become bright red with blotchy area and blisters.