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Rule of Nines and Burn Surface Estimation Practice Questions

20 free Rule of Nines and Burn Surface Estimation practice questions for the NCLEX Exam, each with the correct answer and a detailed explanation. Open any question below, or take the full set as an interactive quiz.

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  1. Q1. According to the Rule of Nines, what percentage of total body surface area (TBSA) does each leg represent in an adult?
  2. Q2. In the Rule of Nines, the anterior trunk accounts for what percentage of TBSA in an adult?
  3. Q3. What percentage of TBSA does the head and neck represent in an adult according to the Rule of Nines?
  4. Q4. The posterior trunk in the Rule of Nines represents:
  5. Q5. In an adult patient, both arms (anterior and posterior) together account for:
  6. Q6. The perineum represents what percent of TBSA?
  7. Q7. A patient with burns over the entire left arm and anterior trunk has what estimated TBSA burned?
  8. Q8. What is the primary purpose of calculating TBSA in burn injuries?
  9. Q9. The Rule of Nines is less accurate in which population?
  10. Q10. Which alternative method is preferred for estimating burn size in children?
  11. Q11. A patient has burns to the entire right arm (9%) and the anterior right leg (9%). What is the total TBSA?
  12. Q12. Which of the following would represent a major burn requiring specialized care?
  13. Q13. A patient has burns on both anterior legs and the anterior trunk. Estimate TBSA burned.
  14. Q14. Which statement about the Rule of Nines is correct?
  15. Q15. A patient’s burns involve the entire head, neck, and both anterior arms. Calculate TBSA.
  16. Q16. In adults, the posterior surface of one leg represents approximately:
  17. Q17. Which burn pattern would most likely result from lying on a hot surface for a prolonged time?
  18. Q18. A patient has burns on the anterior face, neck, and anterior chest. What is the estimated TBSA?
  19. Q19. The nurse uses the palmar method when:
  20. Q20. A patient has burns on the entire anterior and posterior trunk and both legs. Estimate total TBSA.