A man has suffered a burn on the arm. There is a reddening of the skin but no other apparent damage. Using standard MEDICAL terminology, what type of burn is this?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option D — First-degree burn
Superficial burns limited strictly to the outermost layer of the epidermis, manifesting as localized reddening without blistering, are universally classified as first-degree burns.
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