TNCC 9TH EDITION Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

TNCC 9th Edition Final Exam Why is a measure of serum lactate obtained in the initial assessment of the trauma patient? Answer: c - Answer 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 A trauma patient is restless and repeatedly asking

A patient fell two weeks ago, striking their head. Today, the patient presented with a persistent headache and nausea and was diagnosed with a small subdural hematoma. The patient has been in the ED for 24 hours awaiting an inpatient bed. The night shift nurse reports the patient has been anxious, restless, shaky, and vomited twice during the night. The patient states they couldn't sleep because a young child kept coming into the room. What is the most likely cause for these signs and symptoms?...

TNCC 9TH EDITION FINAL EXAM NEWEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM 120 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+

A patient fell two weeks ago, striking their head. Today, the patient presented with a persistent headache and nausea and was diagnosed with a small subdural hematoma. The patient has been in the ED for 24 hours awaiting an inpatient bed. The night shift nurse reports the patient has been anxious, restless, shaky, and vomited twice during the night. The patient states they couldn't sleep because a young child kept coming into the room. What is the most likely cause for these signs and symptoms?...

A patient fell two weeks ago, striking their head. Today, the patient presented with a persistent headache and nausea and was diagnosed with a small subdural hematoma. The patient has been in the ED for 24 hours awaiting an inpatient bed. The night shift nurse reports the patient has been anxious, restless, shaky, and vomited twice during the night. The patient states they couldn't sleep because a young child kept coming into the room. What is the most likely cause for these signs and symptoms?...

You are caring for a patient who was thrown from a bike and was not wearing a helmet. While performing the head-to-toe assessment, you note clear drainage from the right ear. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step? A. Clean the ear with a cotton-tipped applicator. B. Pack the ear with gauze. C. Notify the physician D. Document and continue the exam. - ANSWER-C. Notify the physician A patient is brought to the emergency department of a rural hospital following a high-sp...

TNCC 9th Edition Practice Questions And Answers 2023 Why is alertness included in the airway assessment? - CORRECT ANSWER - Including this helps evaluate the patient's ability to protect their own airway What pneumonic is used to assess a patient level of alertness? - CORRECT ANSWER - A: Alert V: Responds to verbal stimuli P: Responds to pain U: Unresponsive Why is AVPU beneficial to use at the beginning of the initial patient assessment? - CORRECT ANSWER - Will help determine appro...

TNCC 9TH EDITION FINAL ACTUAL EXAM NEWEST VERSION COMPLETE 25 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+.

TNCC 9TH EDITION EXAM LATEST COMPLETE 80 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+ UPDATED Three adults present at different times during a one hour period with a high fever, fatigue, and headache. All three patients have a rash which started on their mouth, face, and arms with progression to the chest and abdomen. They all visited the same grocery store within the last week. What is the most appropriate intervention from triage for thes...

TNCC 9TH EDITION EXAM LATEST COMPLETE 80 QUESTIONS AND DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES |GRADED A+