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TNCC Final Exam Test 2023 Question and Answers – Open Book Why is a measure of serum lactate obtained in the initial assessment of the trauma patient? A trauma patient is restless and repeatedly asking "where am I?" vital signs upon arrival were BP 100/60 mm Hg, HR 96 beats/min, and RR 24 breaths/min. Her skin is cool and dry. Current vital signs are BP 104/84mm Hg, HR 108, RR 28 breaths/min. The patient is demonstrating signs and symptoms of which stage of shock? An elderly patient wi...

The trauma nurse knows that placing a bariatric patient in a "ramped position" provides better visualization during the insertion of which device? - endotracheal tube Tearing of the bridging veins is most frequently associated with which brain injury? - subdural hematoma A patient is found lying on the floor after falling 13 hours ago. Which of the following laboratory values is expected with a musculoskeletal complication associated with this presentation? - Elevated creatine kinase...

TNCC FINAL EXAM . 500 QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT AND VERIFIED ANSWERS. LATEST 2024 UPDATE. GUARANTEED A+ GRADE. A a 22 yr old was struck by a vehicle while crossing the street, sustaining multiple fx she is alert and answering qestions and crying what is the best method for initial pain assessment for this pt - ANSself report scale A a pt sustrained a penetrating injury of his upper leg. the pre hospital personnel states a large amount of blood loss before hemostasiswas achieved. he prese...

TNCC FINAL EXAM . 500 QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT AND VERIFIED ANSWERS. LATEST 2024 UPDATE. GUARANTEED A+ GRADE. A a 22 yr old was struck by a vehicle while crossing the street, sustaining multiple fx she is alert and answering qestions and crying what is the best method for initial pain assessment for this pt - ANSself report scale A a pt sustrained a penetrating injury of his upper leg. the pre hospital personnel states a large amount of blood loss before hemostasiswas achieved. he prese...

what is the key to high performance trauma team? - Answer effective communication skilled communication, cooperation and coordination are the cornerstones of high-performance teams and high-quality trauma care when obtaining a history for an injured patient, understanding the kinematic concepts associated with the mechanism of injury and energy transfer can initially assist the trauma provider in what? - Answer evaluating and anticipating the types of injury that may be present MOI ...

What is the key to a high performing trauma team? - Answer effective communication rationale: skilled communication, cooperation, and coordination are the cornerstones of high-performance teams and high-quality trauma care When obtaining a history for an injured patient, understanding the kinematic concepts associated with the mechanism of injury and energy transfer can initially assist the trauma provider in: - Answer evaluating and anticipating the types of injuries that may be p...

Expedite transfer to the closest trauma centerAnswer - A 56 y/o M involved in a MVC is brought to the ED. He complains of neck pain, SOB, and diffuse abdominal pain. His GCS is 15, VS: BP 98/71, HR 125, RR 26, SpO2 94% on high-flow O2 via NRB mask. Which is the priority intervention for this patient? a pertinent medical hx is crucialAnswer - Which of the following considerations is the most important when caring for a geriatric trauma pt? MitigationAnswer - Following a revie...

Expedite transfer to the closest trauma center -Answer A 56 y/o M pt involved in a motor vehicle crash is brought to the ED of a rural critical access facility. He complains of neck pain, SOB, and diffuse abd pain. His GCS is 15. His VS: BP 98/71, HR 125, RR 26, SpO2 94% on high-flow O2 via NRB mask. Which of the following is the priority intervention for this patient? a pertinent medical hx is crucial -Answer Which of the following considerations is the most important when caring for a...

Components of SBAR and its purpose - Answer S: Situation B: Background A: Assessment R: Recommendation Purpose- to provide framework for communication amount members of the healthcare team p. 7 Components of DESC and its purpose - Answer D: Describe the specific situation or behavior E: Express your concerns or how the situation makes you feel S: Suggest alternatives and seek agreement C: State consequences in terms of impact on performance goals Purpose- used in conflict mana...

What is the best measure of the adequacy of cellular perfusion and helps predict the outcome of resuscitation? - Answer Base deficit used in conjunction with serum lactate Will hypocapnia cause vasoconstriction or vasodilation, especially in the cerebral vasculature? - Answer Vasoconstriction What results from tissue hypo perfusion and oxygen deficit? - Answer Metabolic acidosis What type of shock results in generalized vasodilation? - Answer Neurogenic shock Spinal c...

Preparation and Triage - Answer 1. Activate the trauma team. 2. Prepare the Trauma Room. - Rapid infuser - Chest trauma equipment 3. States the need to don PPE Across-the-room Observation - Answer Assess for obvious uncontrolled external hemorrhage. Primary Survey: Airway + Cervical Spinal Stabilization (A) - Answer 1. Assess AVPU** 2. Ask a 2nd person to provide manual cervical spinal stabilization *AND* manually open the airway using the jaw-thrust maneuver.** 3. Determ...