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TNCC Exam Bundle Questions And Answers Graded A+
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[Mostrar más]What are the greatest risks for transport? - ANSWER-Loss of airway patency, displaced obstructive tubes lines or catheters, dislodge splinting devices, need to replace or reinforce dressings, deterioration in patient status change in vital signs or level of consciousness, injury to the patient and/o...
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Añadir al carritoWhat are the greatest risks for transport? - ANSWER-Loss of airway patency, displaced obstructive tubes lines or catheters, dislodge splinting devices, need to replace or reinforce dressings, deterioration in patient status change in vital signs or level of consciousness, injury to the patient and/o...
The trauma nurse knows that placing a bariatric patient in a "ramped position" provides better visualization during the insertion of which device? - ANSWER-endotracheal tube 
 
Tearing of the bridging veins is most frequently associated with which brain injury? - ANSWER-subdural hematoma 
 
A pati...
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Añadir al carritoThe trauma nurse knows that placing a bariatric patient in a "ramped position" provides better visualization during the insertion of which device? - ANSWER-endotracheal tube 
 
Tearing of the bridging veins is most frequently associated with which brain injury? - ANSWER-subdural hematoma 
 
A pati...
C What are the primary benefits of a team approach to trauma care - ANSWER-it provides a systemic approach to care and organizes care 
 
A In the primary survey AVPU is performed to determine if the patient can: - ANSWER-Protect their aiway 
 
B WHich may lead to unreliable pulse ox reading - ANSWER...
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Añadir al carritoC What are the primary benefits of a team approach to trauma care - ANSWER-it provides a systemic approach to care and organizes care 
 
A In the primary survey AVPU is performed to determine if the patient can: - ANSWER-Protect their aiway 
 
B WHich may lead to unreliable pulse ox reading - ANSWER...
1. Preparation and Triage 
2. Primary Survery (ABCDE) with resuscitation adjuncts (F,G) 
3. Reevaluation (consideration of transfer) 
4. Secondary Survey (HI) with reevaluation adjuncts 
5. Reevaluation and post resuscitation care 
6. Definitive care of transfer to an appropriate trauma nurse - ANSW...
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Añadir al carrito1. Preparation and Triage 
2. Primary Survery (ABCDE) with resuscitation adjuncts (F,G) 
3. Reevaluation (consideration of transfer) 
4. Secondary Survey (HI) with reevaluation adjuncts 
5. Reevaluation and post resuscitation care 
6. Definitive care of transfer to an appropriate trauma nurse - ANSW...
The major cause of preventable death after injury - ANSWER-Uncontrolled hemorrhage 
 
The best measure of the adequacy of cellular perfusion and helps to predict the outcome of resuscitation - ANSWER-Base deficit 
 
Examples of primary blast injuries - ANSWER-Blast lung, ruptured tympanic membrane, ...
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Añadir al carritoThe major cause of preventable death after injury - ANSWER-Uncontrolled hemorrhage 
 
The best measure of the adequacy of cellular perfusion and helps to predict the outcome of resuscitation - ANSWER-Base deficit 
 
Examples of primary blast injuries - ANSWER-Blast lung, ruptured tympanic membrane, ...
What is the best measure of the adequacy of cellular perfusion and helps predict the outcome of resuscitation? - ANSWER-Base deficit used in conjunction with serum lactate 
 
Will hypocapnia cause vasoconstriction or vasodilation, especially in the cerebral vasculature? - ANSWER-Vasoconstriction 
 
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Añadir al carritoWhat is the best measure of the adequacy of cellular perfusion and helps predict the outcome of resuscitation? - ANSWER-Base deficit used in conjunction with serum lactate 
 
Will hypocapnia cause vasoconstriction or vasodilation, especially in the cerebral vasculature? - ANSWER-Vasoconstriction 
 
...
You are treating a 27-year old male in respiratory distress who was involved in a house fire. Calculating TBSA burned is deferred d/t the need for emergent intubation. At what rate should you begin fluid resuscitation? 
 
A) 1000 mL/hr 
B) 500 mL/hr 
C) 250 mL/hr 
D) 125 mL/hr - ANSWER-B) 500 mL/hr...
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Añadir al carritoYou are treating a 27-year old male in respiratory distress who was involved in a house fire. Calculating TBSA burned is deferred d/t the need for emergent intubation. At what rate should you begin fluid resuscitation? 
 
A) 1000 mL/hr 
B) 500 mL/hr 
C) 250 mL/hr 
D) 125 mL/hr - ANSWER-B) 500 mL/hr...
Primary concern when a person cannot stop coughing/clearing their throat following house fire/smoke? - ANSWER-Airway/Intubate 
 
Lab evidence of cellular perfusion - ANSWER-Base Excess (Less than -6 is BAD) 
 
Multiple people are in the ER of different ages who all go to the same church. They all ha...
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Añadir al carritoPrimary concern when a person cannot stop coughing/clearing their throat following house fire/smoke? - ANSWER-Airway/Intubate 
 
Lab evidence of cellular perfusion - ANSWER-Base Excess (Less than -6 is BAD) 
 
Multiple people are in the ER of different ages who all go to the same church. They all ha...
What does the J stand for at the end of the secondary survery? - ANSWER-just keep evaluating - vipp 
 
What does VIPP stand for? - ANSWER-vital signs, injuries/interventions, primary survey, pain 
 
During the head-to-toe, where would you find Grey-Turner's sign? - ANSWER-flank 
 
During the head-t...
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Añadir al carritoWhat does the J stand for at the end of the secondary survery? - ANSWER-just keep evaluating - vipp 
 
What does VIPP stand for? - ANSWER-vital signs, injuries/interventions, primary survey, pain 
 
During the head-to-toe, where would you find Grey-Turner's sign? - ANSWER-flank 
 
During the head-t...
Injury to living tissue caused by an external agent that exceeds the tissue's ability to compensate is termed? - ANSWER-trauma 
 
what is a process designed to systematically identify and address external and internal injuries caused by trauma? - ANSWER-trauma nurse process 
 
what are the 3 mechan...
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Añadir al carritoInjury to living tissue caused by an external agent that exceeds the tissue's ability to compensate is termed? - ANSWER-trauma 
 
what is a process designed to systematically identify and address external and internal injuries caused by trauma? - ANSWER-trauma nurse process 
 
what are the 3 mechan...
What roles are vital to a trauma team - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-dynamic 
interdependent 
adaptive 
common goal 
 
COMMU...
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Añadir al carritoWhat roles are vital to a trauma team - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-dynamic 
interdependent 
adaptive 
common goal 
 
COMMU...
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 e...
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Añadir al carritoYou 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 e...
1. State the need to activate the trauma team - ANSWER- 
 
2. State the need to prepare the trauma room - ANSWER-Equipment may include, but is not limited to, the following: 
-fluid warmer 
-pediatric equipment 
-bariatric equipment 
difficult airway or IV equipment
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Añadir al carrito1. State the need to activate the trauma team - ANSWER- 
 
2. State the need to prepare the trauma room - ANSWER-Equipment may include, but is not limited to, the following: 
-fluid warmer 
-pediatric equipment 
-bariatric equipment 
difficult airway or IV equipment
What should you ask yourself after completing all of your interventions and reassessments? - ANSWER-Does this patient need to be transferred to another hospital, to surgery, or to critical care? 
 
What happens prior to patient arrival? 1-3 - ANSWER-1. Activate trauma team 
2. Prepare trauma room 
3...
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Añadir al carritoWhat should you ask yourself after completing all of your interventions and reassessments? - ANSWER-Does this patient need to be transferred to another hospital, to surgery, or to critical care? 
 
What happens prior to patient arrival? 1-3 - ANSWER-1. Activate trauma team 
2. Prepare trauma room 
3...
Major cause of death 1-44 - ANSWER-Trauma: major cause of death for people ages 1-44 years 
 
Epidemiology: Unintentional injury is a leading cause of death across all age groups in the US - ANSWER-• 65+ falls are the leading cause of injury-related deaths 
• 25-64: poisoning is the leading caus...
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Añadir al carritoMajor cause of death 1-44 - ANSWER-Trauma: major cause of death for people ages 1-44 years 
 
Epidemiology: Unintentional injury is a leading cause of death across all age groups in the US - ANSWER-• 65+ falls are the leading cause of injury-related deaths 
• 25-64: poisoning is the leading caus...
What roles are vital to a trauma team? - ANSWER-1. Patient 
2. Team leader 
3. Core team 
4. Contingency and support services 
 
What are the characteristics of an effective team? - ANSWER-1. Clear roles and responsibilities 
2. Shared mental model 
3. Optimize resources 
4. Strong team leadership...
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Añadir al carritoWhat roles are vital to a trauma team? - ANSWER-1. Patient 
2. Team leader 
3. Core team 
4. Contingency and support services 
 
What are the characteristics of an effective team? - ANSWER-1. Clear roles and responsibilities 
2. Shared mental model 
3. Optimize resources 
4. Strong team leadership...
Energy forces: Tension - ANSWER-forces stretch by pulling at opposite ends. 
 
Example: Tensile strength describes the tissues ability to resist pulling apart when stretched. Tendons, ligaments, and muscles can tear when they are overstretched (Achilles tendon) 
 
Energy Forces: Compression - ANSWE...
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Añadir al carritoEnergy forces: Tension - ANSWER-forces stretch by pulling at opposite ends. 
 
Example: Tensile strength describes the tissues ability to resist pulling apart when stretched. Tendons, ligaments, and muscles can tear when they are overstretched (Achilles tendon) 
 
Energy Forces: Compression - ANSWE...
Expedite transfer to the closest trauma center - ANSWER-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 mas...
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Añadir al carritoExpedite transfer to the closest trauma center - ANSWER-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 mas...
Prepare and triage - ANSWER-I will need to activate the triage team 
 
I will need to prepare the trauma room - this may not include and is not limited to 
1) fluid warmer 
2) peds equipment 
3) bariatric equipment 
4) difficult airway 
5) IV equipment 
 
I will need to don PPE and consider the p...
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Añadir al carritoPrepare and triage - ANSWER-I will need to activate the triage team 
 
I will need to prepare the trauma room - this may not include and is not limited to 
1) fluid warmer 
2) peds equipment 
3) bariatric equipment 
4) difficult airway 
5) IV equipment 
 
I will need to don PPE and consider the p...
The vital signs of a pregnant trauma patient at 30 weeks include a blood pressure of 94/62 mm Hg and a heart rate of 108 beats/minute. Fetal heart tones are 124 beats/minute. The emergency nurse interprets the patient's hemodynamic findings as an indication of which of the following? 
A. Decompensa...
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Añadir al carritoThe vital signs of a pregnant trauma patient at 30 weeks include a blood pressure of 94/62 mm Hg and a heart rate of 108 beats/minute. Fetal heart tones are 124 beats/minute. The emergency nurse interprets the patient's hemodynamic findings as an indication of which of the following? 
A. Decompensa...
States the need to activate the trauma team - ANSWER-The trauma team is activated 
 
States the need to prepare the trauma room - ANSWER-Preparation is complete 
 
States the need to don personal protective equipment (PPE) - ANSWER-PPE has been donned by the team 
 
Assesses for obvious uncontrolled...
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Añadir al carritoStates the need to activate the trauma team - ANSWER-The trauma team is activated 
 
States the need to prepare the trauma room - ANSWER-Preparation is complete 
 
States the need to don personal protective equipment (PPE) - ANSWER-PPE has been donned by the team 
 
Assesses for obvious uncontrolled...
What does the Primary survey begin with in the TNP? - ANSWER-Across the room observation 
 
What is the main goal of primary survey during a trauma? - ANSWER-to immediately identify all life threatening conditions that can cause death within a few minutes of presentation 
 
What is the major cause o...
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Añadir al carritoWhat does the Primary survey begin with in the TNP? - ANSWER-Across the room observation 
 
What is the main goal of primary survey during a trauma? - ANSWER-to immediately identify all life threatening conditions that can cause death within a few minutes of presentation 
 
What is the major cause o...
A 56 y/o M involved in a MVC is brought to the ED. He complains of neck pain, SOB, and diffuse abdominal pain. His GCS is 15, VS: BP 98/71, HR 125, RR 26, SpO2 94% on high-flow O2 via NRB mask. Which is the priority intervention for this patient? - ANSWER-Expedite transfer to the closest trauma cent...
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Añadir al carritoA 56 y/o M involved in a MVC is brought to the ED. He complains of neck pain, SOB, and diffuse abdominal pain. His GCS is 15, VS: BP 98/71, HR 125, RR 26, SpO2 94% on high-flow O2 via NRB mask. Which is the priority intervention for this patient? - ANSWER-Expedite transfer to the closest trauma cent...
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, r...
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Añadir al carritoA 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, r...
1.What is the effect of hypothermia on the oxyhemoglobin dissociation curve - ANSWER-Hemoglobin does not readily release oxygen for use by the tissues A shift to the left occurs in an environment of low metabolic demand (hypothermia, hypocapnia, alkalosis), increasing hemoglobin's affinity for oxyg...
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Añadir al carrito1.What is the effect of hypothermia on the oxyhemoglobin dissociation curve - ANSWER-Hemoglobin does not readily release oxygen for use by the tissues A shift to the left occurs in an environment of low metabolic demand (hypothermia, hypocapnia, alkalosis), increasing hemoglobin's affinity for oxyg...
1.What is the effect of hypothermia on the oxyhemoglobin dissociation curve - ANSWER-Hemoglobin does not readily release oxygen for use by the tissues A shift to the left occurs in an environment of low metabolic demand (hypothermia, hypocapnia, alkalosis), increasing hemoglobin's affinity for oxyg...
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Añadir al carrito1.What is the effect of hypothermia on the oxyhemoglobin dissociation curve - ANSWER-Hemoglobin does not readily release oxygen for use by the tissues A shift to the left occurs in an environment of low metabolic demand (hypothermia, hypocapnia, alkalosis), increasing hemoglobin's affinity for oxyg...
what is TNCC? - ANSWER-Trauma Nursing Core Course 
 
what forms of energy are there? - ANSWER-chemical, electrical, mechanical, radiant, thermal 
 
What is kinetic energy? - ANSWER-the energy of a body in motion 
 
amount of KE depends on what? - ANSWER-mass and velocity 
 
rollover collisions with ...
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Añadir al carritowhat is TNCC? - ANSWER-Trauma Nursing Core Course 
 
what forms of energy are there? - ANSWER-chemical, electrical, mechanical, radiant, thermal 
 
What is kinetic energy? - ANSWER-the energy of a body in motion 
 
amount of KE depends on what? - ANSWER-mass and velocity 
 
rollover collisions with ...
Normal levels of intracranial pressure - ANSWER-0-15 
 
What is CPP and what is the normal range? - ANSWER-Cerebral perfusion pressure- measure of how much blood is getting to the brain 
 
Range for brain to auto regulate: 50-160 
 
Role of MAP in TBI - ANSWER-if CPP isn't in normal range than MAP ...
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Añadir al carritoNormal levels of intracranial pressure - ANSWER-0-15 
 
What is CPP and what is the normal range? - ANSWER-Cerebral perfusion pressure- measure of how much blood is getting to the brain 
 
Range for brain to auto regulate: 50-160 
 
Role of MAP in TBI - ANSWER-if CPP isn't in normal range than MAP ...
An adult patient who sustained a severe head trauma has been intubated and has been manually ventilated via a bag mask device at a rate of 18 breaths per minute. The patient has received one intravenous fluid bolus of 500 ML of warmed isotonic crystalloid solution. The PaCO2 is 30 and a pulse ox sym...
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Añadir al carritoAn adult patient who sustained a severe head trauma has been intubated and has been manually ventilated via a bag mask device at a rate of 18 breaths per minute. The patient has received one intravenous fluid bolus of 500 ML of warmed isotonic crystalloid solution. The PaCO2 is 30 and a pulse ox sym...
1 - Trauma Activation - ANSWER-State need for trauma activation 
 
2 - Is there any specific equipment that you would prepare? - ANSWER-State need to prepare trauma room 
Don PPE 
 
3 - The patient has just arrived - ANSWER-Across the room observation. Is there any uncontrolled bleeding? If so, cont...
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Añadir al carrito1 - Trauma Activation - ANSWER-State need for trauma activation 
 
2 - Is there any specific equipment that you would prepare? - ANSWER-State need to prepare trauma room 
Don PPE 
 
3 - The patient has just arrived - ANSWER-Across the room observation. Is there any uncontrolled bleeding? If so, cont...
KE - ANSWER-Speed increases energy by the square of the velocity and can influence the extent of injury. However, the action of stopping must also be considered. Speed increases the risk of injury, but energy transfer occurs during the "stop," when energy is exerted and applied to the tissues upon...
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Añadir al carritoKE - ANSWER-Speed increases energy by the square of the velocity and can influence the extent of injury. However, the action of stopping must also be considered. Speed increases the risk of injury, but energy transfer occurs during the "stop," when energy is exerted and applied to the tissues upon...
Confirm ETT placement - ANSWER-An intubated trauma pt is being transferred to a tertiary care center. After moving the patient to the stretcher for transport, a drop in pulse oximetry to 85% is noted. What is the priority intervention? 
 
Apply a splint and elevate the extremity above the level of t...
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Añadir al carritoConfirm ETT placement - ANSWER-An intubated trauma pt is being transferred to a tertiary care center. After moving the patient to the stretcher for transport, a drop in pulse oximetry to 85% is noted. What is the priority intervention? 
 
Apply a splint and elevate the extremity above the level of t...
A patient arrives at the emergency department by private vehicle after sustaining an injury to the right lower extremity while using a saw. There is a large gaping wound to the right thigh area with significant bleeding. What is the priority intervention? 
A. Elevate the extremity to the level of th...
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Añadir al carritoA patient arrives at the emergency department by private vehicle after sustaining an injury to the right lower extremity while using a saw. There is a large gaping wound to the right thigh area with significant bleeding. What is the priority intervention? 
A. Elevate the extremity to the level of th...
Primary survey - ANSWER-ABCDE with resuscitation adjuncts FG 
 
What does ABCDE/FG stand for - ANSWER-A airway/alertness/w simultaneous cervical spinal stabilization 
B-breathing/ventilation 
C-circ/control of hemorrhage 
D-disability (neuro status) 
E-exposure/environment control 
F-full VS/family ...
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Añadir al carritoPrimary survey - ANSWER-ABCDE with resuscitation adjuncts FG 
 
What does ABCDE/FG stand for - ANSWER-A airway/alertness/w simultaneous cervical spinal stabilization 
B-breathing/ventilation 
C-circ/control of hemorrhage 
D-disability (neuro status) 
E-exposure/environment control 
F-full VS/family ...
Biomechanics - ANSWER-is the general study of forces and their effects 
 
kinematics - ANSWER-the study of energy transfer as it applies to identifying actual or potential injuries 
 
Mechanism of Injury (MOI) - ANSWER-is how external forces are transferred to the body, resulting in injury 
 
Newton...
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Añadir al carritoBiomechanics - ANSWER-is the general study of forces and their effects 
 
kinematics - ANSWER-the study of energy transfer as it applies to identifying actual or potential injuries 
 
Mechanism of Injury (MOI) - ANSWER-is how external forces are transferred to the body, resulting in injury 
 
Newton...
PPH - ANSWER-Activate, prepare, ppe, hemorrhage 
 
A - ANSWER-AVPU & Airway (tongue, teeth, edema, blood) 
 
B - ANSWER-Breathing (work, sym, rate, color) 
 
C - ANSWER-Circulation (hem, pulse, color, temp, moisture) 
 
D - ANSWER-Disability (GCS, pupils) 
 
E - ANSWER-Exposure (remove clothes, hem,...
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Añadir al carritoPPH - ANSWER-Activate, prepare, ppe, hemorrhage 
 
A - ANSWER-AVPU & Airway (tongue, teeth, edema, blood) 
 
B - ANSWER-Breathing (work, sym, rate, color) 
 
C - ANSWER-Circulation (hem, pulse, color, temp, moisture) 
 
D - ANSWER-Disability (GCS, pupils) 
 
E - ANSWER-Exposure (remove clothes, hem,...
What is kinetic energy (KE)? - ANSWER-KE equals 1/2 the mass (M) multiplied by the velocity squared. 
 
What is the Mnemonic for the Initial Assessment? - ANSWER-A = Airway with simultaneous cervical spine protection 
B = Breathing 
C = Circulation 
D = Disability (neurologic status) 
E = Expose/Env...
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Añadir al carritoWhat is kinetic energy (KE)? - ANSWER-KE equals 1/2 the mass (M) multiplied by the velocity squared. 
 
What is the Mnemonic for the Initial Assessment? - ANSWER-A = Airway with simultaneous cervical spine protection 
B = Breathing 
C = Circulation 
D = Disability (neurologic status) 
E = Expose/Env...
After report - ANSWER-Activate trauma team 
 
Get room ready 
-suction 
-chest tube? 
-IV kit 
 
Don PPE 
 
Across Room - ANSWER-Check for active hemorrhage 
 
A - ANSWER-Alert (AVPU) 
 
Airway (with c spine) 4 
-tongue 
-secretions 
-edema 
-snoring
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Añadir al carritoAfter report - ANSWER-Activate trauma team 
 
Get room ready 
-suction 
-chest tube? 
-IV kit 
 
Don PPE 
 
Across Room - ANSWER-Check for active hemorrhage 
 
A - ANSWER-Alert (AVPU) 
 
Airway (with c spine) 4 
-tongue 
-secretions 
-edema 
-snoring
Patient report is given - ANSWER-"I'll activate the trauma team" 
 
The trauma team is activated - ANSWER-"I'll prepare the trauma room with a rapid infuser and chest trauma equipment." 
 
Preparation is complete - ANSWER-"I'll don a led jacket and yellow gown" 
 
PPE has been donned by the...
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Añadir al carritoPatient report is given - ANSWER-"I'll activate the trauma team" 
 
The trauma team is activated - ANSWER-"I'll prepare the trauma room with a rapid infuser and chest trauma equipment." 
 
Preparation is complete - ANSWER-"I'll don a led jacket and yellow gown" 
 
PPE has been donned by the...
Prep & Triage - ANSWER-1. Activate trauma team and assign roles 
2. Prepare the room and equipment 
3. Don PPE 
 
General Impression - ANSWER-Assess for uncontrolled hemorrhage or unresponsiveness / apnea and the need to re-prioritize C-ABC 
 
Gen. Impression interventions - ANSWER-Interventions to ...
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Añadir al carritoPrep & Triage - ANSWER-1. Activate trauma team and assign roles 
2. Prepare the room and equipment 
3. Don PPE 
 
General Impression - ANSWER-Assess for uncontrolled hemorrhage or unresponsiveness / apnea and the need to re-prioritize C-ABC 
 
Gen. Impression interventions - ANSWER-Interventions to ...
A - ANSWER-- Across the room observation for uncontrolled hemorrhage 
- Airway and alertness (w/ simultaneous c-spine stabilization) 
 
B - ANSWER-Breathing and ventilation 
 
C - ANSWER-- Circulation 
- Control of hemorrhage 
 
D - ANSWER-Disability 
 
E - ANSWER-Exposure and environmental control...
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Añadir al carritoA - ANSWER-- Across the room observation for uncontrolled hemorrhage 
- Airway and alertness (w/ simultaneous c-spine stabilization) 
 
B - ANSWER-Breathing and ventilation 
 
C - ANSWER-- Circulation 
- Control of hemorrhage 
 
D - ANSWER-Disability 
 
E - ANSWER-Exposure and environmental control...
All of these are considered a critical communication point in trauma care EXCEPT which of the following? - ANSWER-Defusings A defusing is part of critical incident stress management but is not considered a critical communication point in trauma care. 
 
.During the primary survey of an unconscious p...
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Añadir al carritoAll of these are considered a critical communication point in trauma care EXCEPT which of the following? - ANSWER-Defusings A defusing is part of critical incident stress management but is not considered a critical communication point in trauma care. 
 
.During the primary survey of an unconscious p...
Primary concern when a person cannot stop coughing/clearing their throat following house fire/smoke? - ANSWER-Airway/Intubate 
 
Lab evidence of cellular perfusion - ANSWER-Base Excess (Less than -6 is BAD) 
 
Multiple people are in the ER of different ages who all go to the same church. They all ha...
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Añadir al carritoPrimary concern when a person cannot stop coughing/clearing their throat following house fire/smoke? - ANSWER-Airway/Intubate 
 
Lab evidence of cellular perfusion - ANSWER-Base Excess (Less than -6 is BAD) 
 
Multiple people are in the ER of different ages who all go to the same church. They all ha...
RESPOND - ANSWER-Reassure 
Establish rapport 
Support patient 
Plan care, manage Pain 
Offer hope 
Never deliver news alone 
Determine patient needs 
 
MIST - ANSWER-Mechanism of injury 
Injuries sustained 
Signs and symptoms in the field 
Treatment in the field 
 
Primary Survey - ANSWER-Airway and...
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Añadir al carritoRESPOND - ANSWER-Reassure 
Establish rapport 
Support patient 
Plan care, manage Pain 
Offer hope 
Never deliver news alone 
Determine patient needs 
 
MIST - ANSWER-Mechanism of injury 
Injuries sustained 
Signs and symptoms in the field 
Treatment in the field 
 
Primary Survey - ANSWER-Airway and...
What are the guidelines for field triage of injured patients? - ANSWER-Transport patients with the greatest degree of injury to highest level of care. 
 
Examples of physiologic derangements. - ANSWER-GCS <13 
SBP <90 
RR <10 or >29 
Need for ventilatory support 
 
Examples of anatomical...
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Añadir al carritoWhat are the guidelines for field triage of injured patients? - ANSWER-Transport patients with the greatest degree of injury to highest level of care. 
 
Examples of physiologic derangements. - ANSWER-GCS <13 
SBP <90 
RR <10 or >29 
Need for ventilatory support 
 
Examples of anatomical...
CSI - ANSWER-Cervical spinal Injury 
 
Manual stabilization - ANSWER-Two hands holding head and neck in alignment 
 
Immobilization 
(Neck) - ANSWER-Semi-rigid cervical collar securely fastened ( Miami j ) 
 
AVPU - ANSWER-Alert 
Verbal stimuli 
Pain 
Unresponsive 
 
Alert - ANSWER-May maintain air...
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Añadir al carritoCSI - ANSWER-Cervical spinal Injury 
 
Manual stabilization - ANSWER-Two hands holding head and neck in alignment 
 
Immobilization 
(Neck) - ANSWER-Semi-rigid cervical collar securely fastened ( Miami j ) 
 
AVPU - ANSWER-Alert 
Verbal stimuli 
Pain 
Unresponsive 
 
Alert - ANSWER-May maintain air...
A - ANSWER-Airway--edema, vomit/blood, loose teeth, tongue obstruction, vocalization. Look in mouth, clear all/suction, maintain c-spine, cricothyrotomy or intubate as needed. 
 
B - ANSWER-Breathing--chest rise (symmetrical), rate and depth, accessory muscles, breath sounds, skin color. Do suppleme...
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Añadir al carritoA - ANSWER-Airway--edema, vomit/blood, loose teeth, tongue obstruction, vocalization. Look in mouth, clear all/suction, maintain c-spine, cricothyrotomy or intubate as needed. 
 
B - ANSWER-Breathing--chest rise (symmetrical), rate and depth, accessory muscles, breath sounds, skin color. Do suppleme...
what organs tolerate pressure wave energy better? - ANSWER-solid organs (heart, liver, spleen, kidneys, pancreas, uterus) 
 
Highest rate of TBI related hospitalizations and death occurs in... - ANSWER-males ages 0 to 4 
 
What organs resist shearing forces better? - ANSWER-air filled organs (lungs,...
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Añadir al carritowhat organs tolerate pressure wave energy better? - ANSWER-solid organs (heart, liver, spleen, kidneys, pancreas, uterus) 
 
Highest rate of TBI related hospitalizations and death occurs in... - ANSWER-males ages 0 to 4 
 
What organs resist shearing forces better? - ANSWER-air filled organs (lungs,...
Preparation & Triage - ANSWER-Safe Practice, Safe Care 
Right time 
Right resources 
Activate trauma team & prepare Trauma Room 
 
Across-the-room Observation - ANSWER-Uncontrolled hemorrhage? 
- Reprioritize to <C>ABC 
 
A- Airway & Alertness (C-Spine stabilization) - ANSWER-- *Assess LOC via...
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Añadir al carritoPreparation & Triage - ANSWER-Safe Practice, Safe Care 
Right time 
Right resources 
Activate trauma team & prepare Trauma Room 
 
Across-the-room Observation - ANSWER-Uncontrolled hemorrhage? 
- Reprioritize to <C>ABC 
 
A- Airway & Alertness (C-Spine stabilization) - ANSWER-- *Assess LOC via...
A. (Know at least 4) - ANSWER-Airway & Alertness: the three Ts 
- Talk/vocalization/AVPU 
- Tongue obstruction 
- Loose teeth 
- Blood, vomitus, secretions, edema 
 
B. (Know at least 3) - ANSWER-Breathing & Ventilation: BRRO 
- Breathing spontaneously? 
- Rise & fall of chest/symmetry 
- Rate and...
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Añadir al carritoA. (Know at least 4) - ANSWER-Airway & Alertness: the three Ts 
- Talk/vocalization/AVPU 
- Tongue obstruction 
- Loose teeth 
- Blood, vomitus, secretions, edema 
 
B. (Know at least 3) - ANSWER-Breathing & Ventilation: BRRO 
- Breathing spontaneously? 
- Rise & fall of chest/symmetry 
- Rate and...
1. Pre-Hospital MIST Report - ANSWER--Age 
-Sex 
-Mechanism and Details of Injury 
-Mental Status 
-Vitals (BP, HR, RR, O2) 
-C Spine or Backboard? 
-IV Access? 
-Meds given (including fluids and Oxygen) 
 
2. Preparation and Triage - ANSWER-1. State need to activate Trauma Team ("Trauma Team Activ...
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Añadir al carrito1. Pre-Hospital MIST Report - ANSWER--Age 
-Sex 
-Mechanism and Details of Injury 
-Mental Status 
-Vitals (BP, HR, RR, O2) 
-C Spine or Backboard? 
-IV Access? 
-Meds given (including fluids and Oxygen) 
 
2. Preparation and Triage - ANSWER-1. State need to activate Trauma Team ("Trauma Team Activ...
Airway Obstructions - ANSWER--Tongue obstruction 
-Altered LOC 
-Maxillofacial trauma 
-Vomiting 
-Injury to neck and larynx 
 
Causes of Ineffective Ventilation - ANSWER--Altered mental status 
-Prolonged loss of consciousness 
-Increased ICP 
-Hypoxia 
-High cervical spinal trauma 
-Blunt or penet...
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Añadir al carritoAirway Obstructions - ANSWER--Tongue obstruction 
-Altered LOC 
-Maxillofacial trauma 
-Vomiting 
-Injury to neck and larynx 
 
Causes of Ineffective Ventilation - ANSWER--Altered mental status 
-Prolonged loss of consciousness 
-Increased ICP 
-Hypoxia 
-High cervical spinal trauma 
-Blunt or penet...
Able to assess what is needed in the Trauma Room - ANSWER-Ex: Fluid warmer, pediatric/bariatric equipment, difficult airway or IV equipment 
 
If there is obvious uncontrolled external hemorrhage, where do you start? - ANSWER-Start with "C" Circulation. Initiate IV fluid and blood replacement befo...
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Añadir al carritoAble to assess what is needed in the Trauma Room - ANSWER-Ex: Fluid warmer, pediatric/bariatric equipment, difficult airway or IV equipment 
 
If there is obvious uncontrolled external hemorrhage, where do you start? - ANSWER-Start with "C" Circulation. Initiate IV fluid and blood replacement befo...
Prepare for trauma: equipment - ANSWER-PPE 
 
IS there uncontrolled bleeding? - ANSWER-Go straight to circulation 
 
A: alertness and airway - ANSWER-Jaw and thrust (make sure to keep c-spine) 
Foreign object? 
Blood, vomit, secretions? 
Edema? 
Bony deformities of face? 
Tongue obstruction? 
 
AVPU...
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Añadir al carritoPrepare for trauma: equipment - ANSWER-PPE 
 
IS there uncontrolled bleeding? - ANSWER-Go straight to circulation 
 
A: alertness and airway - ANSWER-Jaw and thrust (make sure to keep c-spine) 
Foreign object? 
Blood, vomit, secretions? 
Edema? 
Bony deformities of face? 
Tongue obstruction? 
 
AVPU...
What is kinetic energy (KE)? - ANSWER-KE equals 1/2 the mass (M) multiplied by the velocity squared. 
 
What is the Mnemonic for the Initial Assessment? - ANSWER-A = Airway with simultaneous cervical spine protection 
B = Breathing 
C = Circulation 
D = Disability (neurologic status) 
E = Expose/Env...
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Añadir al carritoWhat is kinetic energy (KE)? - ANSWER-KE equals 1/2 the mass (M) multiplied by the velocity squared. 
 
What is the Mnemonic for the Initial Assessment? - ANSWER-A = Airway with simultaneous cervical spine protection 
B = Breathing 
C = Circulation 
D = Disability (neurologic status) 
E = Expose/Env...
*Must Identify ALL 3* 
 
•Inspects for any uncontrolled external hemorrhage 
• Palpates a central pulse 
• Inspects AND palpates the skin for color, temperature, and moisture - ANSWER-(TNP) Circulation and Control of Hemorrhage
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Añadir al carrito*Must Identify ALL 3* 
 
•Inspects for any uncontrolled external hemorrhage 
• Palpates a central pulse 
• Inspects AND palpates the skin for color, temperature, and moisture - ANSWER-(TNP) Circulation and Control of Hemorrhage
what roles are vital to a trauma team? - ANSWER-The Pt, team leader, care team, support services (anesthesia, RT, paramedics) 
 
what are the characteristics of an effective team? - ANSWER-Dynamic, interdependent, adaptive 
 
What are the key foundations to successful teamwork in the care of the tra...
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Añadir al carritowhat roles are vital to a trauma team? - ANSWER-The Pt, team leader, care team, support services (anesthesia, RT, paramedics) 
 
what are the characteristics of an effective team? - ANSWER-Dynamic, interdependent, adaptive 
 
What are the key foundations to successful teamwork in the care of the tra...
MARCH mneumonic - ANSWER-Massive Hemorrhage: Control with combat gauze, celox gauze, or chito gauze; replacement of blood loss with whole blood or 1:1:1 ratio of plasma, RBC, and platelets to achieve SBP of 80-90mmHg. 
Airway: Establish and maintain patent airway 
Respiration: Decompress suspected ...
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Añadir al carritoMARCH mneumonic - ANSWER-Massive Hemorrhage: Control with combat gauze, celox gauze, or chito gauze; replacement of blood loss with whole blood or 1:1:1 ratio of plasma, RBC, and platelets to achieve SBP of 80-90mmHg. 
Airway: Establish and maintain patent airway 
Respiration: Decompress suspected ...
What is the key to a high performing trauma team? - ANSWER-Effective communication 
 
When obtaining a history for an injured patient, determining energy transfer through biochemical data help the nurse to: - ANSWER-prepare for and anticipate injuries 
 
The major preventable cause of death in the t...
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Añadir al carritoWhat is the key to a high performing trauma team? - ANSWER-Effective communication 
 
When obtaining a history for an injured patient, determining energy transfer through biochemical data help the nurse to: - ANSWER-prepare for and anticipate injuries 
 
The major preventable cause of death in the t...
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 Radio...
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Añadir al carritoWhat 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 Radio...
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 - ANSWER-D. Effective communication 
 
When obtaining a history for an injured patient, understanding the kinematic concepts assoc...
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Añadir al carritoWhat 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 - ANSWER-D. Effective communication 
 
When obtaining a history for an injured patient, understanding the kinematic concepts assoc...
The nurse is caring for a 120 kg male brought in after a warehouse fire and is calculating the patients fluid resuscitation needs. He has painful red blistering to the entire surface of both upper extremities and superficial burns to the anterior chest. Using the modified Lund and Browder chart to c...
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Añadir al carritoThe nurse is caring for a 120 kg male brought in after a warehouse fire and is calculating the patients fluid resuscitation needs. He has painful red blistering to the entire surface of both upper extremities and superficial burns to the anterior chest. Using the modified Lund and Browder chart to c...
After getting your MIST report, what 3 things should you do? - ANSWER-1. Activate Trauma Team 
2. Prepare the room and equiptment 
3. Don PPE 
 
What needs to happen as soon as the patient arrives? - ANSWER-The across-the-room assessment. 
Assess for any uncontrolled bleeding or hemorrhage. 
 
If b...
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Añadir al carritoAfter getting your MIST report, what 3 things should you do? - ANSWER-1. Activate Trauma Team 
2. Prepare the room and equiptment 
3. Don PPE 
 
What needs to happen as soon as the patient arrives? - ANSWER-The across-the-room assessment. 
Assess for any uncontrolled bleeding or hemorrhage. 
 
If b...
TNP Trauma Nursing Process - ANSWER-Rienforces a systemic and standardized approach to trauma nursing care and skills using an intergeated approach to trauma teamwork, communication and collabration 
 
Trauma - ANSWER-Leading cause of death ages 1-44 approx one person every 3 min 
 
brief - ANSWER-P...
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Añadir al carritoTNP Trauma Nursing Process - ANSWER-Rienforces a systemic and standardized approach to trauma nursing care and skills using an intergeated approach to trauma teamwork, communication and collabration 
 
Trauma - ANSWER-Leading cause of death ages 1-44 approx one person every 3 min 
 
brief - ANSWER-P...
EMS brings a patient who fell while riding his bicycle. Using the American College of Surgeons screening guidelines, which assessment finding would prompt the nurse to prepare the patient for radiologic spine clearance? - ANSWER-Alert with no neurological deficits 
 
The trauma nurse knows that plac...
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Añadir al carritoEMS brings a patient who fell while riding his bicycle. Using the American College of Surgeons screening guidelines, which assessment finding would prompt the nurse to prepare the patient for radiologic spine clearance? - ANSWER-Alert with no neurological deficits 
 
The trauma nurse knows that plac...
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 ...
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Añadir al carritoWhy 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 ...
EMS brings a patient who fell while riding his bicycle. Using the American College of Surgeons screening guidelines, which assessment finding would prompt the nurse to prepare the patient for radiologic spine clearance? - ANSWER-Alert with no neurological deficits 
 
The trauma nurse knows that plac...
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Añadir al carritoEMS brings a patient who fell while riding his bicycle. Using the American College of Surgeons screening guidelines, which assessment finding would prompt the nurse to prepare the patient for radiologic spine clearance? - ANSWER-Alert with no neurological deficits 
 
The trauma nurse knows that plac...
Why is alertness included in the airway assessment? - 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? - ANSWER-A: Alert 
V: Responds to verbal stimuli 
P: Responds to pain 
U: Unresponsive 
 
Wh...
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Añadir al carritoWhy is alertness included in the airway assessment? - 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? - ANSWER-A: Alert 
V: Responds to verbal stimuli 
P: Responds to pain 
U: Unresponsive 
 
Wh...
What do you do to prepare for the trauma after EMS report? - ANSWER-- activate code trauma 
- prepare team, assign roles 
- gather supplies 
- PPE 
- safety/ decontamination 
 
What is the first thing you do when the pt arrives? - ANSWER-General impression/ across the room assessment 
Is pt uncont...
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Añadir al carritoWhat do you do to prepare for the trauma after EMS report? - ANSWER-- activate code trauma 
- prepare team, assign roles 
- gather supplies 
- PPE 
- safety/ decontamination 
 
What is the first thing you do when the pt arrives? - ANSWER-General impression/ across the room assessment 
Is pt uncont...
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 - ANSWER-d. Effective communication Rationale: Skilled communication, cooperation, and coordination are the cornerstones of high-...
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Añadir al carritoWhat 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 - ANSWER-d. Effective communication Rationale: Skilled communication, cooperation, and coordination are the cornerstones of high-...
Primary concern when a person cannot stop coughing/clearing their throat following house fire/smoke? - ANSWER-Airway/Intubate 
 
Lab evidence of cellular perfusion - ANSWER-Base Excess (Less than -6 is BAD) 
 
Multiple people are in the ER of different ages who all go to the same church. They all ha...
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Añadir al carritoPrimary concern when a person cannot stop coughing/clearing their throat following house fire/smoke? - ANSWER-Airway/Intubate 
 
Lab evidence of cellular perfusion - ANSWER-Base Excess (Less than -6 is BAD) 
 
Multiple people are in the ER of different ages who all go to the same church. They all ha...
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, r...
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Añadir al carritoA 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, r...
What is the key to a high performing trauma team? - ANSWER-Consistent communication 
(Communication, cooperation, and coordination are the foundations of successful teamwork in trauma care p.6) 
 
When obtaining a history for an injured patient, determining energy transfer through biomechanical data...
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Añadir al carritoWhat is the key to a high performing trauma team? - ANSWER-Consistent communication 
(Communication, cooperation, and coordination are the foundations of successful teamwork in trauma care p.6) 
 
When obtaining a history for an injured patient, determining energy transfer through biomechanical data...
Expedite transfer to the closest trauma center - ANSWER-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 mas...
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Añadir al carritoExpedite transfer to the closest trauma center - ANSWER-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 mas...
Primary concern when a person cannot stop coughing/clearing their throat following house fire/smoke? - ANSWER-Airway/Intubate 
 
Lab evidence of cellular perfusion - ANSWER-Base Excess (Less than -6 is BAD) 
 
Multiple people are in the ER of different ages who all go to the same church. They all ha...
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Añadir al carritoPrimary concern when a person cannot stop coughing/clearing their throat following house fire/smoke? - ANSWER-Airway/Intubate 
 
Lab evidence of cellular perfusion - ANSWER-Base Excess (Less than -6 is BAD) 
 
Multiple people are in the ER of different ages who all go to the same church. They all ha...
1 - Trauma Activation - ANSWER-State need for trauma activation 
 
2 - Is there any specific equipment that you would prepare? - ANSWER-State need to prepare trauma room 
Don PPE 
 
3 - The patient has just arrived - ANSWER-Across the room observation. Is there any uncontrolled bleeding? If so, cont...
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Añadir al carrito1 - Trauma Activation - ANSWER-State need for trauma activation 
 
2 - Is there any specific equipment that you would prepare? - ANSWER-State need to prepare trauma room 
Don PPE 
 
3 - The patient has just arrived - ANSWER-Across the room observation. Is there any uncontrolled bleeding? If so, cont...
Major cause of death 1-44 - ANSWER-Trauma: major cause of death for people ages 1-44 years 
 
Epidemiology: Unintentional injury is a leading cause of death across all age groups in the US - ANSWER-• 65+ falls are the leading cause of injury-related deaths 
• 25-64: poisoning is the leading caus...
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Añadir al carritoMajor cause of death 1-44 - ANSWER-Trauma: major cause of death for people ages 1-44 years 
 
Epidemiology: Unintentional injury is a leading cause of death across all age groups in the US - ANSWER-• 65+ falls are the leading cause of injury-related deaths 
• 25-64: poisoning is the leading caus...
What roles are vital to a trauma team? - ANSWER--The patient 
-The team leader 
-Core team 
-Contigency and support services 
 
What are the characteristics of an effective team? - ANSWER-- Clear roles and responsibilities 
- Shared mental model 
- Optimize resources 
- Strong team leadership 
- E...
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Añadir al carritoWhat roles are vital to a trauma team? - ANSWER--The patient 
-The team leader 
-Core team 
-Contigency and support services 
 
What are the characteristics of an effective team? - ANSWER-- Clear roles and responsibilities 
- Shared mental model 
- Optimize resources 
- Strong team leadership 
- E...
Spinal shock - ANSWER-At and below the level of spinal injury normal activity ceases, flaccidity, incontinence 
 
Spinal shock cause - ANSWER-Injury to spinal cord at any level 
 
Injury between T1 and T11 - ANSWER-Hypoventillation 
 
Central cord syndrome - ANSWER-Decreased function of upper extrem...
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Añadir al carritoSpinal shock - ANSWER-At and below the level of spinal injury normal activity ceases, flaccidity, incontinence 
 
Spinal shock cause - ANSWER-Injury to spinal cord at any level 
 
Injury between T1 and T11 - ANSWER-Hypoventillation 
 
Central cord syndrome - ANSWER-Decreased function of upper extrem...
Initial - ANSWER-Activate Trauma, special equp, PPE REprior CABC? 
Across the room assessment AVPU, cervical stabilization 
 
A - ANSWER-Check airway for patency 
Tongue, Blood, secreations, teeth, trash, swelling/edema 
Interventions OPA, NPA, Tube 
REassess 
 
B - ANSWER-Breathing 
Spontaneous Che...
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Añadir al carritoInitial - ANSWER-Activate Trauma, special equp, PPE REprior CABC? 
Across the room assessment AVPU, cervical stabilization 
 
A - ANSWER-Check airway for patency 
Tongue, Blood, secreations, teeth, trash, swelling/edema 
Interventions OPA, NPA, Tube 
REassess 
 
B - ANSWER-Breathing 
Spontaneous Che...
A - ANSWER-Airway and Alertness with simultaneous cervical spinal stabilization 
 
B - ANSWER-Breathing and Ventilation 
 
C - ANSWER-Circulation and Control of Hemorrhage 
 
D - ANSWER-Disability (neurologic status) 
 
E - ANSWER-Exposure and Environmental control 
 
F - ANSWER-Full set of Vital Si...
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Añadir al carritoA - ANSWER-Airway and Alertness with simultaneous cervical spinal stabilization 
 
B - ANSWER-Breathing and Ventilation 
 
C - ANSWER-Circulation and Control of Hemorrhage 
 
D - ANSWER-Disability (neurologic status) 
 
E - ANSWER-Exposure and Environmental control 
 
F - ANSWER-Full set of Vital Si...
C What are the primary benefits of a team approach to trauma care - ANSWER-it provides a systemic approach to care and organizes care 
 
A In the primary survey AVPU is performed to determine if the patient can: - ANSWER-Protect their aiway 
 
B WHich may lead to unreliable pulse ox reading - ANSWER...
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Añadir al carritoC What are the primary benefits of a team approach to trauma care - ANSWER-it provides a systemic approach to care and organizes care 
 
A In the primary survey AVPU is performed to determine if the patient can: - ANSWER-Protect their aiway 
 
B WHich may lead to unreliable pulse ox reading - ANSWER...
Shock - ANSWER-Inadequate tissue perfusion 
 
Hypovolemic Shock - ANSWER--Loss of circulating blood volume 
-Loss of plasma from intravascular space 
-Decreased preload 
-Decreased cardiac output 
-Replace lost volumer 
 
Obstructive Shock - ANSWER--Obstruction and prevention of function of vasculat...
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Añadir al carritoShock - ANSWER-Inadequate tissue perfusion 
 
Hypovolemic Shock - ANSWER--Loss of circulating blood volume 
-Loss of plasma from intravascular space 
-Decreased preload 
-Decreased cardiac output 
-Replace lost volumer 
 
Obstructive Shock - ANSWER--Obstruction and prevention of function of vasculat...
PRIMARY - ANSWER-Blast lung 
 
primary - ANSWER-rupture of tympanic membranes/middle ear damage 
 
primary - ANSWER-abdominal hemorrhage and perforation 
 
primary - ANSWER-eye rupture 
 
primary - ANSWER-TBI, concussion 
 
secondary - ANSWER-wounds from flying debris 
 
secondary - ANSWER-eye penet...
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Añadir al carritoPRIMARY - ANSWER-Blast lung 
 
primary - ANSWER-rupture of tympanic membranes/middle ear damage 
 
primary - ANSWER-abdominal hemorrhage and perforation 
 
primary - ANSWER-eye rupture 
 
primary - ANSWER-TBI, concussion 
 
secondary - ANSWER-wounds from flying debris 
 
secondary - ANSWER-eye penet...
Frostbite treatment - ANSWER-Rewarm area over 15 to 30 minutes in controlled temperature water (98.6-102.2) 
Give pain medicine 
Avoid friction or rubbing 
 
carbon monoxide poisoning - ANSWER-CO replaces oxygen and hemoglobin creating carboxyhemoglobin 
 
s/s headache, confusion, nausea or vomiting...
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Añadir al carritoFrostbite treatment - ANSWER-Rewarm area over 15 to 30 minutes in controlled temperature water (98.6-102.2) 
Give pain medicine 
Avoid friction or rubbing 
 
carbon monoxide poisoning - ANSWER-CO replaces oxygen and hemoglobin creating carboxyhemoglobin 
 
s/s headache, confusion, nausea or vomiting...
C What are the primary benefits of a team approach to trauma care - ANSWER-it provides a systemic approach to care and organizes care 
 
A In the primary survey AVPU is performed to determine if the patient can: - ANSWER-Protect their aiway 
 
B WHich may lead to unreliable pulse ox reading - ANSWER...
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Añadir al carritoC What are the primary benefits of a team approach to trauma care - ANSWER-it provides a systemic approach to care and organizes care 
 
A In the primary survey AVPU is performed to determine if the patient can: - ANSWER-Protect their aiway 
 
B WHich may lead to unreliable pulse ox reading - ANSWER...
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