TNCC 8th Edition Exam with Complete Questions and Answers 100% Correct

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, TBI, abdominal hemorrhage Examples of secondary blast injuries - ANSWER-Wounds from debris and bomb fragments Examples of tertiary blast injuries - ANSWER-Blunt or penetrating trauma from the body being thrown by the blast Examples of quaternary blast injuries - ANSWER-Injuries or illness related to explosion: burns, toxic injury from chemicals Examples of quinary blast injuries - ANSWER-Injuries associated with exposure to hazardous materials from the components of the blast Questions to ask for airway assessment (need 4) - ANSWER-Is the tongue obstructing? Are there any foreign objects? Is there any edema? Are there loose or missing teeth? Is there snoring, gurgling, or stridor? Is there bony deformity?