Using the Rule of Nines, calculate the TBSA burned in an adult with burns to the entire anterior trunk, both anterior arms, and the entire head.
- A 27%
- B 36% ✓
- C 40%
- D 45%
Correct answer: B. 36%
Explanation
Anterior trunk is 18%, both anterior arms are 9% total (4.5% each), and the entire head is 9%. The sum is 18 + 9 + 9 = 36%. The Rule of Nines assigns 9% to the head, 9% to each upper limb, 18% to the anterior trunk, 18% to the posterior trunk, 18% to each lower limb, and 1% to the perineum.
Reference: Bailey and Love's Short Practice of Surgery, 27th ed.
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