You are dispatched to a structural fire in which a 32-year-old man has been burned in a steam blast. Upon assessment, you note blisters to the anterior chest and circumferential burns to both lower extremities. Using the rules of nines, what percentage of burn does this patient have?

A) 54 percent
B) 45 percent
C) 36 percent
D) 27 percent

Answer: B

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A) check the blood pressure and assess for injuries causing blood loss. B) apply oxygen at 15 liters per minute via nonrebreather face mask. C) insert an oral airway and start positive pressure ventilation with oxygen. D) immobilize the patient with a cervical collar and long spine board.

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Which of the following is not a breakdown product of hemoglobin:

a. Globin b. Iron c. Haptoglobin d. Biliverdin

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