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TNCC Final Exam Test 2023 Question and Answers – Open Book Why is a measure of serum lactate obtained in the initial assessment of the trauma patient? A trauma patient is restless and repeatedly asking "where am I?" vital signs upon arrival were BP 100/60 mm Hg, HR 96 beats/min, and RR 24 breaths/min. Her skin is cool and dry. Current vital signs are BP 104/84mm Hg, HR 108, RR 28 breaths/min. The patient is demonstrating signs and symptoms of which stage of shock? An elderly patient wi...

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TNCC Study Guide Test Questions and Correct Answers MIST (Prehospital report) - Ans: Mechanism of injury (MOI) Injuries sustained Signs and symptoms in the field Treatment in the field Across-the-room Observation - Ans: First look at the pt If pt has uncontrolled hemorrhage reprioritize ABC to CAB Trauma Nursing Process (TNP) - Ans: Assessment Outcomes/Planning Implementation Evaluation Operational Process Points - Ans: Preparation and triage Primary Survey (ABCDE) w/ resusci...

TNCC final exam Questions and Correct Answers Why is a measure of serum lactate obtained in the initial assessment of the trauma patient? a) to measure oxygenation and ventilation b) to quantify the base deficit for the adequacy of cellular perfusion c) to gauge end-organ perfusion and tissue hypoxia d) to determine the underlying cause of shock Ans: c A trauma patient is restless and repeatedly asking "where am I?" vital signs upon arrival were BP 100/60 mm Hg, HR 96 beats/min, an...

TNCC Study Guide Quiz Questions and Correct Answers What roles are vital to a trauma team? - Ans: 1. Patient 2. Team leader 3. Core team 4. Contingency and support services What are the characteristics of an effective team? - Ans: 1. Clear roles and responsibilities 2. Shared mental model 3. Optimize resources 4. Strong team leadership 5. Engage in regular discipline of feedback 6. Strong sense of collective trust and confidence 7. Create mechanisms to cooperate and coordinate...

TNCC Test Prep Questions and Complete Solutions Expedite transfer to the closest trauma center - Ans: A 56 y/o M pt involved in a motor vehicle crash is brought to the ED of a rural critical access facility. He complains of neck pain, SOB, and diffuse abd pain. His GCS is 15. His VS: BP 98/71, HR 125, RR 26, SpO2 94% on high-flow O2 via NRB mask. Which of the following is the priority intervention for this patient? a pertinent medical hx is crucial - Ans: Which of the following considerati...

TNCC study guide Exam Questions and Complete Solutions What roles are vital to a trauma team - Ans: The patient Team leader-organize team/empower members core team-technical skills- airway/vascular access contingency and support survices- RT Characterisitcs of an effective team - Ans: dynamic interdependent adaptive common goal COMMUNICATION COOPERATION COORDINATION Kinematics - Ans: study of energy transfer as it applies to identifying actual or potential injuries Bio...

TNCC Practice Exam Questions and Complete Solutions What is the key to a high-performance trauma team? a. Individual goals b. Use of TeamSTEPPS c. Identification of a single decision maker d. Effective communication - Ans: d. Effective communication Rationale: Skilled communication, cooperation, and coordination are the cornerstones of high-performance teams and high-quality trauma care (p. 5). When obtaining a history for an injured patient, understanding the kinematic concepts ass...

TNCC practice Exam Questions and Complete Solutions What is the key to a high-performance trauma team? A. Individual goals B. Use of TeamSTEPPS C. Identification of a single decision maker D. Effective communication - Ans: D. Effective communication When obtaining a history for an injured patient, understanding the kinematic concepts associated with the mechanism of injury and energy transfer can initially assist the trauma provider in: A. Evaluating and anticipating the types of ...

TNCC practice Exam Questions and Complete Solutions What is the primary benefit of a team approach to trauma care? - Ans: It promotes a systemic, organized approach care. In the primary survey, AVPU is performed to determine if the patient can: - Ans: Protect his or her airway Which of the following circumstances may lead to an unreliable reading on the pulse oximeter device? - Ans: Carboxyhemoglobin The systematic inflammatory response is a normal part of the body's response to sho...

TNCC 9th Edition TNP (Questions and Answers) 100% A+ Graded What does the J stand for at the end of the secondary survery? - CORRECT ANSWER-just keep evaluating - vipp What does VIPP stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER-vital signs, injuries/interventions, primary survey, pain During the head-to-toe, where would you find Grey-Turner's sign? - CORRECT ANSWER-flank During the head-to-toe, where would you find Cullen's sign? - CORRECT ANSWER-umbilicus What is sometimes deferred at the end o...