TNCC Study Guide Exam Questions and
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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
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Will hypocapnia cause vasoconstriction or vasodilation, especially in the cerebral
vasculature? - Answer: Vasoconstriction
What results from tissue hypo perfusion and oxygen deficit? - Answer: Metabolic
acidosis
What type of shock results in generalized vasodilation? - Answer: Neurogenic
shock
Spinal cord injuries at C3-C5 causes loss of what nerves function, resulting in
what? - Answer: Phrenic nerve; paralyzed diaphragm and inability to breath
Extremity elevation AT the level of the heart is beneficial for what type of injury? -
Answer: Compartment Syndrome
What is a high risk of frostbite? - Answer: Thrombus formation
What two medications can be administered to maintain perfusion after a frostbite
injury along with rewarming? - Answer: Tissue plasminogen activator or non-
steroidal anti-inflammatory medication (NSAIDS)
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A rise in diastolic blood pressures is a sign of increasing what? - Answer:
Peripheral resistance
What position will benefit the airway and work of breathing for the bariatric
patient? - Answer: Reverse Trendelenburg
Which phase of a blast results from flying debris, projectiles, and bomb fragments
causing lacerations or penetrating injuries? - Answer: Secondary Phase
What phase of a blast results from any explosion-related illness or injury including
hyperglycemia, hypertension, angina, asthma, COPD, or sepsis? - Answer:
Quaternary Phase
What phase of a blast results from individuals being thrown by the blast and
impacting walls, ground, or any hard object? - Answer: Tertiary Phase
What phase of a blast results from impact of the over and under pressurization
wave with body surfaces. Injuries include blast lung, tympanic membrane rupture,
abdominal hemorrhage, globe rupture, and mild traumatic brain injury? - Answer:
Primary Phase
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