TNCC Test prep 8th Edition with complete solution 2022/2023

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Expedite transfer to the closest trauma center –  ANSWER 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 98/7... 1, 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 –  ANSWER Which of the following considerations is the most important when caring for a geriatric trauma pt? Mitigation –  ANSWER 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? smell of alcohol on breath –  ANSWER 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? hemoglobin does not readily release O2 for use by the tissues –  ANSWER What is the effect of hypothermia on the oxyhemoglobin dissociation curve? acidosis –  ANSWER Which of the following is a component of the trauma triad of death? Complete –  ANSWER 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? fluctuation in the water seal chamber –  ANSWER Which of the following is an expected finding in a pt with a tube thoracostomy connected to a chest drainage system? insert an oropharyngeal airway if there is no gag reflex –  ANSWER During the primary survey of an unconscious pt with multi-system trauma, the nurse notes snoring respirations. What priority nursing interventions should be performed next? globe rupture –  ANSWER A 35 y/o M presents with facial trauma after being struck in the face with a baseball. A teardrop-shaped left pupil is noted on exam. What type of injury is suspected? compensated –  ANSWER A trauma pt is restless and repeatedly asking "where am i?" VS upon arrival: BP 110/60, HR96, RR 24. Her skin is cool and dry. Current VS are BP 104/84, HR 108, RR 28. The pt is demonstrating s/s [Show More]

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