MICROANATOMY

EPITHELIUM CONNECTIVE TISSUE SKIN

INTEGUMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The Rule of 9s
A
Is a method of determining the type of burns.
B
Consists of 9 areas of the body, each covering about 11% of the body
C
Consists of 11 areas of the body, each covering about 9% of the body.
D
Is not related to burns.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The front and back of the head and neck equal 9% of the body’s surface area. The front and back of each arm and hand equal 9% of the body’s surface area. The chest equals 9% and the stomach equals 9% of the body’s surface area. The upper back equals 9% and the lower back equals 9% of the body’s surface area.

Detailed explanation-2: -The genital area equals 1% of the body’s surface area.

Detailed explanation-3: -Rule of 9’s for Adults: 9% for each arm, 18% for each leg, 9% for head, 18% for front torso, 18% for back torso. Rule of 9’s for Children: 9% for each arm, 14% for each leg, 18% for head, 18% for front torso, 18% for back torso.

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