TNCC Exam Bundle Questions and Answers(GRADED A )

a pertinent medical hx is crucial - ANSWER-Which of the following considerations is the most important when caring for a geriatric trauma pt? Mitigation - ANSWER-Following a review of recent drills and a real disaster event, a hospital has identified deficiencies and is taking steps to minimize t...

Lab evidence of cellular perfusion - ANSWER-Base Excess (Less than -6 is BAD) Multiple people are in the ER of different ages who all go to the same church. They all have the same symptoms. What is the most likely cause? - ANSWER-Biologic Suspected shock type with a spinal cord injury - ANSWER...

1. Preparation and Triage 2. Primary Survery (ABCDE) with resuscitation adjuncts (F,G) 3. Reevaluation (consideration of transfer) 4. Secondary Survey (HI) with reevaluation adjuncts 5. Reevaluation and post resuscitation care 6. Definitive care of transfer to an appropriate trauma nurse - ANSW...

Answer: c - ANSWER-a) to measure oxygenation and ventilation b) to quantify the base deficit for the adequacy of cellular perfusion c) *to gauge end-organ perfusion and tissue hypoxia ** d) to determine the underlying cause of shock A trauma patient is restless and repeatedly asking "where am...

Tearing of the bridging veins is most frequently associated with which brain injury? - ANSWER-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 presentat...

What are the greatest risks for transport? - ANSWER-Loss of airway patency, displaced obstructive tubes lines or catheters, dislodge splinting devices, need to replace or reinforce dressings, deterioration in patient status change in vital signs or level of consciousness, injury to the patient and/o...

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 cord injuries at C3-C5 causes loss of what nerves function, resulting in wh...

The major cause of preventable death after injury - ANSWER-Uncontrolled hemorrhage The best measure of the adequacy of cellular perfusion and helps to predict the outcome of resuscitation - ANSWER-Base deficit Examples of primary blast injuries - ANSWER-Blast lung, ruptured tympanic membrane, ...

Primary concern when a person cannot stop coughing/clearing their throat following house fire/smoke? - ANSWER-Airway/Intubate Lab evidence of cellular perfusion - ANSWER-Base Excess (Less than -6 is BAD) Multiple people are in the ER of different ages who all go to the same church. They all ha...

TNP Trauma Nursing Process - ANSWER-Rienforces a systemic and standardized approach to trauma nursing care and skills using an intergeated approach to trauma teamwork, communication and collabration Trauma - ANSWER-Leading cause of death ages 1-44 approx one person every 3 min brief - ANSWER-P...

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 present rationale: mechanism of in...

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 mas...

.During the primary survey of an unconscious patient with multi-system trauma, the nurse notes snoring respirations. What priority nursing intervention should be performed next? - ANSWER-Insert an oropharyngeal airway if there is no gag reflex Snoring respirations may indicate airway obstruction fro...

What is Newton's First Law? - ANSWER-A body at rest will remain at rest. A body in motion will remain in motion until acted on by an outside force. What is the Law of Conservation of Energy? - ANSWER-Energy can neither be created nor destroyed. It is only changed from one form to another. Wha...