Question 28 of 30
In determining the amount of body surface burned, the area of the palm of the hand represents ____ % of the body surface.
A
One
B
Two
C
Five
D
Nine
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Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is Option A: One.
The Rule of Nines is often used for larger areas, but for smaller or scattered burns, the 'Rule of Palm' is the standard; the surface area of the casualty's palm represents approximately 1% of their total body surface area.