Burns

Question 1

Using the rule of 9, what percentage is assigned to the head?

Answer 1

9%

Question 2

Using the rule of 9, what percentage is assigned to the chest?

Answer 2

9%

Question 3

Using the rule of 9, what percentage is assigned to the abdomen?

Answer 3

9%

Question 4

Using the rule of 9, what percentage is assigned to each leg?

Answer 4

18% total:
- front is 9%
- back is 9%

Question 5

Using the rule of 9, what percentage is assigned to the back?

Answer 5

18%
- upper back is 9%
- lower back is 9%

Question 6

Using the rule of 9, what percentage is assigned to the groin?

Answer 6

1%

Question 7

Using the rule of 9, what percentage is assigned to the arms?

Answer 7

9%
- front is 4.5%
- back is 4.5%

Question 8

What is the Parkland formula for burns?

Answer 8

4mL x kg x %TBSA
- used when the total body surface area (TBSA) affect is > 15%
- used to calculate the 24hr fluid replacement
- half is given in 8hrs, remaining over 16hrs

Question 9

Urinary output in a burn patient should be what?

Answer 9

0.5mL/kg/hr

Question 10

Which formula is used to calculate the 24hr fluid replacement for a burn patient?

Answer 10

Parkland Formula