Which term is used to describe a third-degree burn?

• A. Fracture
• B. Fullthickness burn
• C. Gauge
• D. Headbutt

Answer: (B)

Burn depth is described by how much skin layers are affected. A third-degree burn means the injury goes through the entire thickness of the skin, often reaching deeper tissues. The standard term for that is a full-thickness burn. In a full-thickness burn, the skin may look white, brown, or charred and feel leathery or waxy, and nerve endings can be destroyed, so pain at the burn site may be minimal even though the injury is severe. This depth requires urgent medical care and transport. Cover the area with a clean, dry dressing and avoid applying ointments or breaking blisters. Fracture refers to a broken bone, gauge is a measurement of thickness or size, and headbutt is a strike to the head—none describe burn depth like full-thickness burn.