Burns

Question 1

Rule of Nines: Head

Answer 1

Anterior: 4.5%
Posterior: 4.5%

Question 2

Rule of Nines: Torso

Answer 2

Anterior: 18%
Posterior: 18%

Question 3

Rule of Nines: Arms

Answer 3

B/L Anterior: 9%
B/L Posterior: 9%

Question 4

Rule of Nines: Legs

Answer 4

B/L Anterior: 18%
B/L Posterior: 18%

Question 5

Rule of Nines: Pubic Region

Answer 5

1%

Question 6

1st Degree Burn

Answer 6

Superficial – affecting epidermis

Erythema, pain, swelling, dryness with no blisters

Question 7

2nd Degree Burn: Partial Thickness Burn

Answer 7

Affects epidermis and part of the dermis

Redness, swelling, pain, blisters, wet and shiny appearance, may have difficulty with range of motion

Question 8

2nd Degree Burn: Full Thickness Burn

Answer 8

Affects epidermis and the entire dermis

Pain - which may be severe, redness or discoloration of the skin, blisters that may be filled with clear fluid or pus, swelling, sensitivity to touch

Question 9

3rd Degree Burns

Answer 9

Affects all layers of skin

No pain since nerve endings have been affected,