Lab # 2 Practical # 1 The Rule of 9's

Question 1

Percentage if anterior and posterior of the neck are affected?

Answer 1

9%

Question 2

Percentage If anterior or posterior of the surfaces of the upper limbs are burned

Answer 2

9% anterior and posterior portions per limb (18% total)

Question 3

Percentage affected if anterior and posterior portion of the trunk and buttocks burned?

Answer 3

4 x 9% = 36%

Question 4

Percentage affected if anterior and posterior portion of the lower limb is burned?

Answer 4

9% for each portion of the lower limb anterior and posterior (36%)

Question 5

Percentage affected if perineum burned?

Answer 5

1%