🔍 Key Concepts

• First-degree thermal burns affect only the outer layer of skin (epidermis) and usually present with redness and pain but no blisters • Basic first aid priorities: preserve life, prevent the condition from worsening, and promote recovery • Difference between complications of minor (first-degree) burns vs. more severe (second/third-degree) burns

💭 Think About

• Ask yourself: What is the most immediate and realistic complication you aim to control with a superficial burn that only affects the top layer of skin? • Consider which options are more associated with deep tissue damage or airway involvement rather than simple superficial skin burns. • Which choice aligns best with standard first-aid goals for minor burns, such as cooling the area and providing basic care?

✅ Before You Answer

• Verify what first-degree burns typically do NOT cause (e.g., deep tissue necrosis, significant scarring). • Think about which complication is a concern for all open or damaged skin, regardless of depth, if the protective barrier is affected. • Review basic first-aid steps for minor burns from standard maritime medical or first-aid references and match them to the choices.