Burns larger than 1% of the body area need to be checked at hospital. What is the equivalent size of 1%?

First Aid / First Aid Past Papers MCQs — Multiple-choice practice

جسم کے %1 سے زیادہ حصے کے جلنے کو ہسپتال میں چیک کرنے کی ضرورت ہے۔ %1 کے مساوی سائز کیا ہے؟

  1. A. Head
  2. B. Forearm
  3. C. Palm including fingers
  4. D. Fingers

Correct answer

Palm including fingers

Explanation

Explanation The palm of an adult's hand, including their fingers, is roughly equivalent to 1% of their total body surface area. This is a useful way to estimate the size of a burn and determine whether it needs medical attention. If a burn is larger than the palm of the person's hand , it's a good idea to seek medical help.

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