TNCC Written Exam Questions and
Answers Graded A+
What is the best measure of the adequacy of cellular perfusion and helps predict
the outcome of resuscitation? - Correct answer-Base deficit used in conjunction
with serum lactate
Will hypocapnia cause vasoconstriction or vasodilation, especially in the cerebral
vasculature? - Correct answer-Vasoconstriction
What results from tissue hypo perfusion and oxygen deficit? - Correct answer-
Metabolic acidosis
What type of shock results in generalized vasodilation? - Correct answer-
Neurogenic shock
Spinal cord injuries at C3-C5 causes loss of what nerves function, resulting in
what? - Correct answer-Phrenic nerve; paralyzed diaphragm and inability to breath
Extremity elevation AT the level of the heart is beneficial for what type of injury? -
Correct answer-Compartment Syndrome
What is a high risk of frostbite? - Correct answer-Thrombus formation
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, What two medications can be administered to maintain perfusion after a frostbite
injury along with rewarming? - Correct answer-Tissue plasminogen activator or
non steroidal anti-inflammatory medication (NSAIDS)
An rise in diastolic blood pressures is a sign of increasing what? - Correct answer-
Peripheral resistance
What position will benefit the airway and work of breathing for the bariatric
patient? - Correct answer-Reverse Trendelenburg
Which phase of a blast results from flying debris, projectiles, and bomb fragments
causing lacerations or penetrating injuries? - Correct answer-Secondary Phase
What phase of a blast results from any explosion-related illness or injury including
hyperglycemia, hypertension, angina, asthma, COPD, or sepsis? - Correct answer-
Quaternary Phase
What phase of a blast results from individuals being thrown by the blast and
impacting walls, ground, or any hard object? - Correct answer-Tertiary 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
answer-Primary Phase
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Answers Graded A+
What is the best measure of the adequacy of cellular perfusion and helps predict
the outcome of resuscitation? - Correct answer-Base deficit used in conjunction
with serum lactate
Will hypocapnia cause vasoconstriction or vasodilation, especially in the cerebral
vasculature? - Correct answer-Vasoconstriction
What results from tissue hypo perfusion and oxygen deficit? - Correct answer-
Metabolic acidosis
What type of shock results in generalized vasodilation? - Correct answer-
Neurogenic shock
Spinal cord injuries at C3-C5 causes loss of what nerves function, resulting in
what? - Correct answer-Phrenic nerve; paralyzed diaphragm and inability to breath
Extremity elevation AT the level of the heart is beneficial for what type of injury? -
Correct answer-Compartment Syndrome
What is a high risk of frostbite? - Correct answer-Thrombus formation
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, What two medications can be administered to maintain perfusion after a frostbite
injury along with rewarming? - Correct answer-Tissue plasminogen activator or
non steroidal anti-inflammatory medication (NSAIDS)
An rise in diastolic blood pressures is a sign of increasing what? - Correct answer-
Peripheral resistance
What position will benefit the airway and work of breathing for the bariatric
patient? - Correct answer-Reverse Trendelenburg
Which phase of a blast results from flying debris, projectiles, and bomb fragments
causing lacerations or penetrating injuries? - Correct answer-Secondary Phase
What phase of a blast results from any explosion-related illness or injury including
hyperglycemia, hypertension, angina, asthma, COPD, or sepsis? - Correct answer-
Quaternary Phase
What phase of a blast results from individuals being thrown by the blast and
impacting walls, ground, or any hard object? - Correct answer-Tertiary 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
answer-Primary Phase
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