Which of the following is NOT considered a high-risk burn?

Sunburn is categorized as a low-risk burn compared to the other types listed. High-risk burns, such as full thickness burns, respiratory burns, and chemical burns, typically involve more severe damage or can lead to significant complications.

A full thickness burn extends through all layers of the skin and affects deeper tissues, resulting in severe pain, potential scarring, and risk for infection. Respiratory burns can occur if a person inhales smoke or superheated gas, potentially leading to airway obstruction, pulmonary injury, and other life-threatening complications. Chemical burns result from exposure to corrosive substances and can cause significant tissue damage and systemic toxicity, depending on the chemical involved.

In contrast, sunburn is usually a superficial burn affecting only the outer layer of skin (epidermis). While it can cause discomfort and carry some health risks—such as increasing the likelihood of skin cancer with repeated exposure—it does not present the same immediate dangers or require the same level of urgent medical intervention that high-risk burns do. This distinction makes sunburn a lower-risk condition when assessing burn severity.