The Type of Burn That May Require a Skin Graft

Question

The type of burn that may require a skin graft is a ________ burn.
A) first-degree
B) second-degree
C) third-degree
D) partial-thickness
E) epidermal

Accepted Answer

Third-degree burns involve the full thickness of the skin and can cause extensive damage to the structures beneath the skin, such as nerves, blood vessels, and muscle. These burns usually require a skin graft, where healthy skin from another area of the body is transplanted onto the burn wound. First-degree and second-degree burns typically do not require a skin graft, as they affect only the outer layers of the skin and are generally able to heal on their own with proper care. Partial-thickness burns, which involve the deeper layers of the skin but do not extend through the entire thickness, may or may not require a skin graft depending on the severity of the burn. Epidermal burns are a type of first-degree burn where only the top layer of the skin is affected, and they do not require a skin graft.