Question

The rule of nines is a useful tool used to estimate what percentage of the body surface area is affected by what injury?.

Answer 1

Answer: 1. 28%, 2. Burn

Explanation: The 'rule of nine' method splits a person's body surface area into 4 areas:

• Head
• Arms
• Legs
• Genetalia

Each area equals a certain percentage, and depending on how much one area is affected, the percentages of each section can go up to: head 9%, arms 9%, legs 18%, and genetalia 1%. 28% in total.