CORRECT QUESTION AND ANSWER FOR TNCC 8TH EDITION

CORRECT QUESTION AND ANSWER FOR TNCC 8TH EDITION Expedite transfer to the closest trauma center - CORRECT ANSWER-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 crucial - CORRECT ANSWER-Which of the following considerations is the most important when caring for a geriatric trauma pt? Mitigation - CORRECT ANSWER-Following a review of recent drills and a real disaster event, a hospital has identified deficiencies and is taking steps to minimize the impact of a future disaster . Which phase of the disaster life cycle does this describe? smell of alcohol on breath - CORRECT ANSWER-EMS brings a pt who fell while riding his bicycle. Using the American College of Surgeobs screening guidelines, which assessment finding would prompt the RN to prepare the pt for a radiologic spine clearance? hemoglobin does not readily release O2 for use by the tissues - CORRECT ANSWERWhat is the effect of hypothermia on the oxyhemoglobin dissociation curve? acidosis - CORRECT ANSWER-Which of the following is a component of the trauma triad of death? Complete - CORRECT ANSWER-EMS brings a pt from MVC. VS: BP 90/49, HR 48, RR 12, temp 97.2F (36.2 C). The pt exhibits urinary incontinence and priapism. These assessment findings are most consistent with which of the following types of spinal cord injury? flucuation in the water seal chamber - CORRECT ANSWER-Which of the following is an expected finding in a pt with a tube thoracstomy connected to a chest drainage system? insert an oropharyngeal airway if there is no gag reflex - CORRECT ANSWER-During the primary survey of an unconscious pt with multi-system trauma, the nurse notes snoring respirations. What priority nursing interventions should be preformed next? globe rupture - CORRECT ANSWER-A 35 y/o M presents with facial trauma after being struck in the face with a baseball. A teardrop-shaped left pupil is noted on exam. What type of injury is suspected? compensated - CORRECT ANSWER-A trauma pt is restless and repeatedly asking "where am i?" VS upon arrival: BP 110/60, HR96, RR 24. Her skin is cool and dry. Current VS are BP 104/84, HR 108, RR 28. The pt is demonstrating s/sx of which stage of shock? ventilate with a bag mask device - CORRECT ANSWER-An unresponsive trauma pt has an oropharygeal airway in place, shallow and labored respirations, and dusky skin. The trauma team has administered medications for drug-assisted intubation and attempted intubation but was unsuccessful. What is the most appropriate immediate next step? within 24 hrs of trauma - CORRECT ANSWER-When is the tertiary survey completed fora trauma pt? pressure - CORRECT ANSWER-An intubated and sedated pt in the ED 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? worsening pneumothorax - CORRECT ANSWER-Which of the following is possible complication of positive-pressure ventilation? pelvic stability - CORRECT ANSWER-the most reassuring finding for a male pt with hip pain after a fall is which of the following? narrowed - CORRECT ANSWER-Which of the following pulse pressures indicate early hypovolemic shock? dysrhythmias - CORRECT ANSWER-Patients with a crush injury should be monitored for which of the following conditions? subdural hematoma - CORRECT ANSWER-Tearing of the bridging veins is most frequently associated with which brain injury? straight cath for urine sample - CORRECT ANSWER-A 20 y/o M presents to the ED complaining of severe lower abd pain after landing hard on the bicycle cross bars while preforming an aerial BMX maneuver. Secondary assessment reveals lower abd tenderness and scrotal ecchymosis. Which of the following orders would the RN question? placental abruption - CORRECT ANSWER-You are caring for a pt who was involved in a MVC and is 32 weeks pregnant. Findings of your secondary survey include abd pain on palpation, fundal ht at the costal margin, and some dark bloody show. Varying accelerations and decelerations are noted on cariocgraphy. These findings are most consistent with which of the following? it can worsen cord damage from an unstable spinal injury - CORRECT ANSWER-Which of the following is true about the log-roll? defusings - CORRECT ANSWER-All of these are considered a critical communication point in trauma care EXCEPT which of the following? pulse oximetry and capnography - CORRECT ANSWER-What bedside monitoring parameters are used to assess for adequacy of O2 and effectiveness of ventilation? padding the upper back while stabilizing the cervical spine - CORRECT ANSWERCaregivers carry in a 2 y/o into the ED who fell out of a second-story window. The pt is awake and crying with increased work of breathing and pale skin. Which of the following interventions has the highest priority? bowel (Hollow organ injury signs and symptoms may be subtle and delayed but are associated with a high mortality rate if not identified.) - CORRECT ANSWER-Which of the following injuries is LEAST likely to be promptly identified? Initiate transfer to a trauma center - CORRECT ANSWER-A pt is brought to the ED of a rural hospital following a high-speed MVC. When significant abd and pelvic injuries are noted in the primary survey, which of the following is the priority interventions? bardycardia and absent motor function below the level of injury - CORRECT ANSWERA pt with a complete spinal cord injury in neurogenic shock will demonstrate hypotension and which other clinical signs? apply splint and elevate above the level of the heart - CORRECT ANSWER-a 37 y/o F has a deformity of the L wrist after a fall. She is reluctant to move her hand due to pain. Which of the following is the most appropriate intervention? the aorta is torn at its attachment with the ligamentum arteriosum - CORRECT ANSWER-which of the following occurs during the third impact of a motor vehicle crash? Report your suspicion of maltreatment in accordance with local regulations - CORRECT ANSWER-a 5 y/o child presents to the ED with bruises to the upper arm and buttocks in various stages of healing and multiple small, clean, round burns to the back. There are no abnormalities found based on the pediatric assessment triangle or primary survey. Which of the following is the priority survey. Which of the following is the priority nursing intervention? to guage end-organ perfusion and tissue hypoxia - CORRECT ANSWER-Why is a measure of serum lactate obtained in the initial assessment of a trauma patient?