TNCC 9th Edition Final Exam Complete Answers

What does the J stand for at the end of the secondary survey? just keep evaluating - vipp What does VIPP stand for? vital signs, injuries/interventions, primary survey, pain During the head-to-toe, where would you find Grey-Turner's sign? flank During the head-to-toe, where would you find Cullen's sign? umbilicus What is sometimes deferred at the end of the head-to-toe? inspecting posterior Antibiotics, consults, head CT, imaging, law enforcement, mandatory reporting, psychosocial support, social services, splinting, tetanus, and wound care are all interventions that you do AFTER and before WHAT? AFTER head-to-toe, BEFORE J (VIPP) What three items are obtained during the pertinent history assessment? Medical records, prehospital report, SAMPLE What are examples of nonpharmacologic measures? (must identify at least one during testing)Distraction, family presence, padding bony prominences, repositioning, splinting, verbal reassurance For whom is capnography highly recommended? all patients In step M of "Get Adjuncts", what else might be indicated besides cardiac monitor? EKG In Step 16 of "Exposure and Environment", you must name at least one of these interventions: blankets, room temp increase, warmed fluids, warming lights At what point PRIOR TO the head-to-toe is the patient inspected for obvious injuries? In Step 15 of "Exposure and Environment" In Step 13 of "Disability", what is assessed if pt is altered? glucose To assess circulation, you must do these two main tasks: 1. inspect AND palpate skin color, temp, moisture and 2. palpate a pulse What do you do when alterations are identified in any of the steps in the primary survey? intervene as appropriate and reassess