TNCC Questions And Answers

What is the purpose of a debrief? - Process improvement A fall is considered significant in the pediatric pt if the fall is from _____ times his/her height - Three times How many breaths/minute do you deliver through the bag-mask device? - 10-12/ min or 1 every 5-6 sec An O2 sat of __% or higher is associated with effective ventilation - 94% Explain the difference between deceleration forces and acceleration forces? - Deceleration forces include injuries that are caused by a sudden stop of the body's motion (falls, collisions) Acceleration forces result from a sudden onset of motion (a parked car that is hit by a vehicle) - not as common Would an increased or decreased distance cause an increase in acceleration and energy force and impact on deceleration? (falling from 20ft vs 5ft) - Increased Explain the three impacts experienced by the vehicle occupant during a MVC? - 1) hitting another object such as a tree 2) hitting the interior of the vehicle (steering wheel etc) 3) Internal structures colliding within the body cavity The trauma nurse anticipates potential injuries as a result of the energy transfer during which impact (1,2, or 3)? - 3 - Internal structures colliding within the body cavity What tends to happen during adult vs pediatric vehicle versus pedestrian injuries? - Adults try to escape leading to lateral or posterior impacts, children face the vehivle causing anterior impact