TNCC focused Exam Questions With Accurate Solutions

What kind of approach is used by all members of the trauma team to provide optimal care for the trauma patient? - ANSWER-A systematic, organized approach. What is the minimum acceptable urinary output? - ANSWER-0.5mL/kg/hr What does SCIWORA stand for? - ANSWER-Spinal Cord Injury With Out Radiological Abnormalities In what patient population is SCIWORA most prevalent? - ANSWER-Pediatric What is the massive transfusion protocol? - ANSWER-1/1/1 Fresh Frozen Plasma/Packed Red Blood Cells/Platelet Name the aspects of secondary brain injury that are attempted to be prevented. - ANSWER-Hypotension- Hypoxemia- Hypercarbia- Cerebral edema- Increased ICP- Decreased CPP- cerebral ischemia List the early signs of increased ICP. - ANSWER-Headache, NAUSEA & VOMITING, amnesia, behavior changes, altered loc List 4 early signs of Intracerebral Hematoma and 1 late sign. - ANSWER-Progressive and rapid decline in LOC Headache Signs of increasing ICP Abnormal motor posturing Late- pupil abnormalities