TNCC 8th Edition Exam Quetions With Verified Answers

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 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 - ANSWER-Assessing Alertness A: Alert and oriented V: Responds to verbal stimuli P: Responds only to painful stimuli U: Unresponsive LACE - ANSWER-Soft Tissue Injuries L: Lacerations A: Abrasions, Avulsions C: Contusions E: Edema, Ecchymosis Urinary Catheter Contraindications - ANSWER-if urethral transsection is suspected: -blood at the urethral meatus -perineal ecchymosis -scrotal ecchymosis