Physiological Adaptation Q 187

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Terence suffered from burn injury. Using the rule of nines, which has the largest percent of burns?

  

     A. Face and neck

     B. Right upper arm and penis

     C. Right thigh and penis

     D. Upper trunk

    

    

Correct Answer: D. Upper trunk

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The percentage designated for each burned part of the body using the rule of nines: Head and neck 9%; Right upper extremity 9%; Left upper extremity 9%; Anterior trunk 18%; Posterior trunk 18%; Right lower extremity 18%; Left lower extremity 18%; Perineum 1%.

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Option A: The face and neck is 9%.

Option B: The right upper arm is 9% and the penis is only 1%.

Option C: The right thigh is 9% and the penis is 1%.

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