TNCC Final Exam Test 2022 Open Book 50 Questions with 100% Correct Answers BEST LAYOUT

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1. Why is a measure of serum lactate obtained in the initial assessment of the trauma patient? 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 2. 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 and dry. Current vital signs are BP 104/84mm Hg, HR 108, RR 28 breaths/min. The patient is demonstrating signs and symptoms of which stage of shock? A) compensated ** B) Progressive C) irreversible D) decompensated 3. An elderly patient with a history of anticoagulant use presents after a fall at home that d [Show More]

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