Which Statement Made by the EMT Indicates an Understanding of Calculating

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which statement made by the EMT indicates an understanding of calculating the body surface area (BSA) burned?

• A) "The BSA can be quickly estimated before evaluating the status of the airway and breathing."
• B) "Determining the BSA is an estimation and should never delay transport of the burn patient to the hospital."
• C) "It is important to get an accurate estimation of the BSA burned since this will affect the care provided by the EMT."
• D) "It is better to underestimate the BSA of a burn patient rather than overestimate the BSA."

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