TNCC Test prep 8th Edition 2023 Questions & Answersn(GRADED A)

Expedite transfer to the closest trauma center - ANSWERA 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? a pertinent medical hx is crucial - ANSWERWhich of the following considerations is the most important when caring for a geriatric trauma pt? Mitigation - ANSWERFollowing a review of recent drills and a real disaster event, a hospital has identified deficiencies and is taking steps to minimize the impact of a future disaster . Which phase of the disaster life cycle does this describe? smell of alcohol on breath - ANSWEREMS brings a pt who fell while riding his bicycle. Using the American College of Surgeobs screening guidelines, which assessment finding would prompt the RN to prepare the pt for a radiologic spine clearance? hemoglobin does not readily release O2 for use by the tissues - ANSWERWhat is the effect of hypothermia on the oxyhemoglobin dissociation curve? acidosis - ANSWERWhich of the following is a component of the trauma triad of death? Complete - ANSWEREMS brings a pt from MVC. VS: BP 90/49, HR 48, RR 12, temp 97.2F (36.2 C). The pt exhibits urinary incontinence and priapism. These assessment findings are most consistent with which of the following types of spinal cord injury? flucuation in the water seal chamber - ANSWERWhich of the following is an expected finding in a pt with a tube thoracstomy connected to a chest drainage system?