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؟
- A. Head
- B. Forearm
- C. Palm including fingers
- 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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