TNCC 9th edition. Test Prep 2024/25

TNCC 9th edition. Test Prep 2024/25 An adult patient who sustained a severe head trauma has been intubated and has been manually ventilated via a bag mask device at a rate of 18 breaths per minute. The patient has received one intravenous fluid bolus of 500 ML of warmed isotonic crystalloid solution. The PaCO2 is 30 and a pulse ox symmetry is 92%. BP is 142/70. What is the most important intervention to manage the cerebral blood flow? - ANSWER decrease the rate of manual ventilation An older patient with a history of anticoagulant use presents after a fall at home the previous day. She denies LLC. She has a hematoma to her for head and complains of headache, dizziness, and nausea. What is the most likely cause of her symptoms? - ANSWER Subdural hematoma An adult who fell from a second story roof is brought to the emergency department by private vehicle. The patient is confused with an labored, respirations. It has strong, palpable, radial pulses. There is an open wound in proximity to Novios, deformity of the left lower extremity. What is the priority intervention? - ANSWER Stabilize the C-spine A trauma patient is restless and repeatedly asking "where am I?" Vitals upon arrival were BP 110/60, HR 96, RR 24. Her skin is cool and dry. Current vital signs are BP 104/84, heart rate 108, respirations 28. The patient is demonstrating signs and symptoms of which stage of shock. - ANSWER compensated