Burn care

Question 1

In ____ burns or greater, the Parkland formula should be used for fluid replacement.

a. 1st degree
b. 2nd degree
c. 3rd degree

Answer 1

b. 2nd degree

Question 2

In the Parkland burn formula, 1/2 of the volume to be administered is given over the first ___ hours.

a. 4
b. 8
c. 12
d. 16

Answer 2

b. 8

Question 3

What is the Parkland burn formula?

Answer 3

V = 4(m)(A*100)

V=volume (mL)
m=pt mass (kg)
A=area

Question 4

In the Parkland formula, how is area (“A”) calculated?

Answer 4

By the “Rule of 9s”