TNCC Written Exam 2023/24 Questions WITH CORRECT!! Answers

What is the best measure of the adequacy of cellular perfusion and helps predict the outcome of resuscitation? - CORRECT ANSWERBase deficit used in conjunction with serum lactate Will hypocapnia cause vasoconstriction or vasodilation, especially in the cerebral vasculature? - CORRECT ANSWERVasoconstriction What results from tissue hypo perfusion and oxygen deficit? - CORRECT ANSWERMetabolic acidosis What type of shock results in generalized vasodilation? - CORRECT ANSWERNeurogenic shock Spinal cord injuries at C3-C5 causes loss of what nerves function, resulting in what? - CORRECT ANSWERPhrenic nerve; paralyzed diaphragm and inability to breath Extremity elevation AT the level of the heart is beneficial for what type of injury? - CORRECT ANSWERCompartment Syndrome What is a high risk of frostbite? - CORRECT ANSWERThrombus formation What two medications can be administered to maintain perfusion after a frostbite injury along with rewarming? - CORRECT ANSWERTissue plasminogen activator or non steroidal anti-inflammatory medication (NSAIDS) An rise in diastolic blood pressures is a sign of increasing what? - CORRECT ANSWERPeripheral resistance What position will benefit the airway and work of breathing for the bariatric patient? - CORRECT ANSWERReverse Trendelenburg Which phase of a blast results from flying debris, projectiles, and bomb fragments causing lacerations or penetrating injuries? - CORRECT ANSWERSecondary Phase What phase of a blast results from any explosion-related illness or injury including hyperglycemia, hypertension, angina, asthma, COPD, or sepsis? - CORRECT ANSWERQuaternary Phase What phase of a blast results from individuals being thrown by the blast and impacting walls, ground, or any hard object? - CORRECT ANSWERTertiary Phase What phase of a blast results from impact of the over and under pressurization wave with body surfaces. Injuries include blast lung, tympanic membrane rupture, abdominal hemorrhage, globe rupture, and mild traumatic brain injury? - CORRECT ANSWERPrimary Phase Signs of what include muscle pain or weakness, dark red or brown urine, general weakness or malaise, and elevated creatinine kinase levels? - CORRECT ANSWERRhabdomyolosis Signs of what include anxiety, pleuritic chest pain, dyspnea, hypoxemia, hemoptysis, cough, orthopnea, adventitious lung sounds, decreased lung sounds, jugular vein distention, or hypotension? - CORRECT ANSWERPulmonary Embolus Signs of what include headache, nausea and vomiting, amnesia, behavioral changes, altered level of consciousness? - CORRECT ANSWERIncreased intracranial pressure Signs of what include asymmetric pupillary reactivity, unilateral dilation, widening pulse pressure, abnormal motor posturing, bradycardia, and decreased respiratory effort? - CORRECT ANSWERLate signs of increased ICP with Herniation Syndrome What is caused by the tear of the bridging veins or middle meningeal artery? - CORRECT ANSWERSubdural and Epidural Hematoma