TNCC Test prep 8th Edition Questions and Answers
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 hi
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TNCC Test prep 8th Edition Questions and Answers
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?
{{Ans:- Expedite transfer to the closest trauma center
Which of the following considerations is the most important when caring for a geriatric trauma pt?
{{Ans:- a pertinent medical hx is crucial
Following a review of recent drills and a real disaster event, a hospital has identified deficiencies and is taking steps to minimize the impact of a future disaster. Which phase of the disaster life cycle does this describe?
{{Ans:- Mitigation
EMS brings a pt who fell while riding his bicycle. Using the American College of Surgeobs screening guidelines, which assessment finding would prompt the RN to prepare the pt for a radiologic spine clearance?
{{Ans:- smell of alcohol on breath
What is the effect of hypothermia on the oxyhemoglobin dissociation curve?
{{Ans:- hemoglobin does not readily release O2 for use by the tissues
Which of the following is a component of the trauma triad of death?
{{Ans:- acidosis
EMS brings a pt from MVC. VS: BP 90/49, HR 48, RR 12, temp 97.2F (36.2 C). The pt exhibits urinary incontinence and priapism. These assessment findings are most consistent with which of the following types of spinal cord injury?
{{Ans:- Complete
Which of the following is an expected finding in a pt with a tube thoracstomy connected to a chest drainage system?
{{Ans:- flucuation in the water seal chamber
During the primary survey of an unconscious pt with multi-system trauma, the nurse notes snoring respirations. What priority nursing interventions should be preformed next?
{{Ans:- insert an oropharyngeal airway if there is no gag reflex
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