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Nursing QUESTION #9287
Question 1

The Rule of Nines is used in burn assessment. A patient has burns covering the entire right arm and anterior trunk. What percentage of TBSA (Total Body Surface Area) is burned?

  • 27%

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  • 36%

  • 18%

  • 45%

Correct Answer Explanation

The Rule of Nines for adult burn assessment:

Body Region TBSA %
Head and neck 9%
Each upper limb (arm) 9%
Anterior trunk 18%
Posterior trunk 18%
Each lower limb (leg) 18%
Perineum/genitalia 1%
Total 100%