TNS ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT
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, What are the four maneuvers of performing a physical exam? - ANSWERInspect,
Auscultate, Palpate, Percuss
List at least 4 things a T NS should inspect for when exposing the chest during the
primary survey. - ANSWERAppearance of chest: contour and inteqrity of chest wall
Symmetry of expansion and adequacv of excursion
Siqns of trauma such as contusions. abrasions. lacerations. and penetratinq wounds
Use of accessory muscles. nasal flaring. tracheal tuqqinq or retractions
What is the difference between central and peripheral cyanosis? - ANSWERCentral:
lips, mucous membranes, conjunctiva; late sign of hypoxia
Peripheral: Nailbeds; Occurs when tissues extract more oxygen from blood than normal
How many grams of desaturated hemoglobin are necessary to produce cyanosis in the
tissues? - ANSWER5 gidL of HgB
What are the 5 priorities of the primary survey? - ANSWERA.Airway
access/maintenance and c-spine control
B.Breathinq and ventilatory status: assess/support
C.Circulation and hemorrhaae control
D.Disabilitv/neuroloqical status
E. Expose
At what point in the primary survey are life-saving interventions performed? -
ANSWERDuring the primary survey as soon as life-threats are identified
During which phase of assessment are vital signs counted/measured for the first time? -
ANSWERSecondary Survey
At what point in the assessment should a TNS assume and take precautions to prevent
further c-spine injury? - ANSWERAny patient with multi-system trauma, appropriate
mechanism, altered LOC, injury above clavicles from blunt trauma
List the expected outcomes of airway resuscitation/management in the trauma patient. -
ANSWERVentilations are quiet without stridor or retractions
Patient speaks or makes appropriate sounds
Chest rises and falls easily with spontaneous/assisted ventilations
Foreign material not visible in upper airway.
What two immediate life threats should be suspected if a patient with chest trauma
presents with jugular vein distention? - ANSWERTension pneumothorax
Pericardial tamponade
EXAM 100% ACCURATE LATEST
UPDATE 2025
, What are the four maneuvers of performing a physical exam? - ANSWERInspect,
Auscultate, Palpate, Percuss
List at least 4 things a T NS should inspect for when exposing the chest during the
primary survey. - ANSWERAppearance of chest: contour and inteqrity of chest wall
Symmetry of expansion and adequacv of excursion
Siqns of trauma such as contusions. abrasions. lacerations. and penetratinq wounds
Use of accessory muscles. nasal flaring. tracheal tuqqinq or retractions
What is the difference between central and peripheral cyanosis? - ANSWERCentral:
lips, mucous membranes, conjunctiva; late sign of hypoxia
Peripheral: Nailbeds; Occurs when tissues extract more oxygen from blood than normal
How many grams of desaturated hemoglobin are necessary to produce cyanosis in the
tissues? - ANSWER5 gidL of HgB
What are the 5 priorities of the primary survey? - ANSWERA.Airway
access/maintenance and c-spine control
B.Breathinq and ventilatory status: assess/support
C.Circulation and hemorrhaae control
D.Disabilitv/neuroloqical status
E. Expose
At what point in the primary survey are life-saving interventions performed? -
ANSWERDuring the primary survey as soon as life-threats are identified
During which phase of assessment are vital signs counted/measured for the first time? -
ANSWERSecondary Survey
At what point in the assessment should a TNS assume and take precautions to prevent
further c-spine injury? - ANSWERAny patient with multi-system trauma, appropriate
mechanism, altered LOC, injury above clavicles from blunt trauma
List the expected outcomes of airway resuscitation/management in the trauma patient. -
ANSWERVentilations are quiet without stridor or retractions
Patient speaks or makes appropriate sounds
Chest rises and falls easily with spontaneous/assisted ventilations
Foreign material not visible in upper airway.
What two immediate life threats should be suspected if a patient with chest trauma
presents with jugular vein distention? - ANSWERTension pneumothorax
Pericardial tamponade
