BCEN CEN Practice Question

The description of the burn as dry, leathery, with areas of white, brown, and charred skin and no sensation indicates that it is a full-thickness burn, which extends through all layers of the skin and may affect underlying tissues. Full-thickness burns are often painless due to nerve destruction. A superficial burn is incorrect because it would be painful and would involve only the top layer of skin, typically presenting with redness and swelling. A superficial partial-thickness burn is also characterized by pain and would present with blisters and be pink to red in color, which is not consistent with the burn described. Lastly, a deep partial-thickness burn would have intense pain and possibly blisters, unlike the painless and leathery appearance described.