TNCC Exam 8th Edition Study Exam Questions with 100% Correct Answers

All of these are considered a critical communication point in trauma care EXCEPT which of the following? Correct Answer Defusings A defusing is part of critical incident stress management but is not considered a critical communication point in trauma care. .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? Correct Answer Insert an oropharyngeal airway if there is no gag reflex Snoring respirations may indicate airway obstruction from the tongue. Insert an airway adjunct to alleviate obstruction by the tongue. Oropharyngeal airways can be used in patients without a gag reflex. Which of the following is NOT considered a benefit of debriefings? Correct Answer Identifying individuals who made mistakes during the traumatic event Debriefings are not used to single out individuals who made mistakes. Debriefings are used to provide an opportunity to review performance and identify areas for improvement with a sharing of individual responses. What physiologic change in the elderly population increases the risk of traumatic injury? Correct Answer Decreased subcutaneous fat Decreased subcutaneous fat and thinning of the skin increases the risk of injuries from soft tissue trauma and increases the risk of hypothermia An intubated and sedated patient in the emergency department has multiple extremity injuries with the potential for causing compartment syndrome. What is the most reliable indication of compartment syndrome in a patient who is unconscious? Correct Answer Pressure Pressure can be assessed in the limb by palpation or direct measurement. The compartment or limb will feel tight or tense upon palpation. The skin may also appear taut and shiny.