TNCC final exam test 2022

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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 2...
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