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Why is it important to understand biomechanics as it relates to types of energy forces and mechanism of injury (MOI)? To understand and anticipate potential injuries. What are common MOIs that result in trauma? Blunt and Penetrating What is the most common mechanism of blunt trauma seen at your facility? Penetrating trauma? Blunt- Falls Penetrating- GSW Why is it important to use a systematic approach to the initial assessment of a trauma patient? To maximize outcomes a...

Why is a measure of serum lactate obtained in the initial assessment of the trauma patient? Answer: c a) to measure oxygenation and ventilation b) to quantify the base deficit for the adequacy of cellular perfusion c) to gauge end-organ perfusion and tissue hypoxia * d) to determine the underlying cause of shock A trauma patient is restless and repeatedly asking "where am I?" vital signs upon arrival were BP 100/60 mm Hg, HR 96 beats/min, and RR 24 breaths/min. Her skin is cool a...

BEST PLAYLIST I'VE FOUND FOR ALL HEART.ORG ACLS CODES! This is a good starting point for Jose (big Megacode at end): In which situation does bradycardia require treatment? Hypotension Which intervention is most appropriate for the treatment of a patient in asystole? Epinephrine You arrive on the scene with the code team. High-quality CPR is in progress. An AED has previousy advised "no shock indicated." A rhythm check now finds asystole. After resuming high-quality ...

TNCC Practice Exam questions and answers 2024.

TNCC EXAM questions and answers

Expedite transfer to the closest trauma center A 56 y/o M pt involved in a motor vehicle crash is brought to the ED of a rural critical access facility. He complains of neck pain, SOB, and diffuse abd pain. His GCS is 15. His VS: BP 98/71, HR 125, RR 26, SpO2 94% on high-flow O2 via NRB mask. Which of the following is the priority intervention for this patient? a pertinent medical hx is crucial Which of the following considerations is the most important when caring for a geriatric traum...

just keep evaluating - vipp What does the J stand for at the end of the secondary survery? vital signs, injuries/interventions, primary survey, pain What does VIPP stand for? flank During the head-to-toe, where would you find Grey-Turner's sign? umbilicus During the head-to-toe, where would you find Cullen's sign? inspecting posterior What is sometimes deferred at the end of the head-to-toe? AFTER head-to-toe, BEFORE J (VIPP) Antibiotics, consults, head...

Expedite transfer to the closest trauma center A 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 Which of the following considerations is the most important when caring for a geriatric trauma pt? Mitigation Following a review of recent drills and a rea...

Expedite transfer to the closest trauma center A 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 Which of the following considerations is the most important when caring for a geriatric trauma pt? Mitigation Following a review of recent drills and a rea...

1.What is the effect of hypothermia on the oxyhemoglobin dissociation curve Hemoglobin does not readily release oxygen for use by the tissues A shift to the left occurs in an environment of low metabolic demand (hypothermia, hypocapnia, alkalosis), increasing hemoglobin's affinity for oxygen. EMS arrives with the intoxicated driver of a car involved in a motor vehicle crash. EMS reports significant damage to the driver's side of the car. The patient is asking to have the cervical colla...