2021 P1 Q111
Q1. Which one of the following is used to estimate the surface area of burn injuries in children less than 15 years of age?
- Berkow body surface area chart
- Rule of Nines
- Lund and Browder chart
- Parkland formula
Answer & explanation — reveal it in the interactive practice above.
PYQ 2020–2025 — page 102
2024 P1 Q105
Q2. Which of the following statements are correct regarding the fluid management of pediatric inpatients with burn injuries?
1. The Parkland formula estimates the amount of fluid to be replaced over 24 hours.
2. Volume of fluid (mL) = 4 mL × Weight (kg) × Total body surface area burn(%).
3. Additional maintenance fluid therapy is also to be given to the child.
4. Half of the resuscitation volume should be given over 6 hours and the remaining half over the next 18 hours.
Select the correct answer using the code:
- 1, 2 and 4
- 1, 2 and 3
- 1, 3 and 4
- 2, 3 and 4
Answer & explanation — reveal it in the interactive practice above.
PYQ 2020–2025 — page 312
