TNCC 8th Edition Exam Questions with 100% Correct Answers

MARCH mneumonic Correct 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 tension pneumothorax, seal open chest wounds, and support ventilation and oxygenation as required. Circulation: Provide vascular access (IV/IO) and administer fluids as required to treat shock Head injury/Hypothermia: Prevent or treat hypotension and hypoxia to prevent worsening of TBI and prevent or treat hypothermia. AVPU Correct Answer Assessing Alertness A: Alert and oriented V: Responds to verbal stimuli P: Responds only to painful stimuli U: Unresponsive LACE Correct Answer Soft Tissue Injuries L: Lacerations A: Abrasions, Avulsions C: Contusions E: Edema, Ecchymosis Urinary Catheter Contraindications Correct Answer if urethral transsection is suspected: -blood at the urethral meatus -perineal ecchymosis -scrotal ecchymosis -high-riding or nonpalpable prostate Breathing Intervention Reassessment Correct Answer 1. Attach CO2 detector 2. Listen over epigastrum 3. Bilateral breath sounds at midaxillary and midclavicular lines 4. Color change after 6 breaths 5. Monitor skin color; get xr Troubleshooting Ventilator Alarms Correct Answer D: Displaced Tube O: Obstructed or Kinked Tube P: Pneumothorax E: Equipment failure, such as the patient becoming detached from the equipment or loss of capnography