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TNCC CHEAT SHEET EXAM QUESTIONS
Qs and Ans - Expert- Explanation - ing score -6 Questions and Answers
-Format: Multiple-choice / Flashcard
Question 1: Pericardial Tamponade
Answer:
Compression of the heart caused by fluid collecting in the sac surrounding the heart. This puts pressure on the heart and keeps it from filling properly. The result is a dramatic drop in blood pressure that can be fatal.
Question 2: Cardiogenic Shock
Answer:
Condition in which your heart suddenly can't pump enough blood to meet your body's needs.
Question 3: Blood Amylase Levels
Answer:
Most frequently drawn to diagnose Pancreatitis. When the pancreas is inflamed, increased blood levels of pancreatic enzymes, will result. The normal level for amylase is 0-137 U/L.
Question 4: Low Stroke Volume
Answer:
Heart isn't pumping out enough blood each time it beats.
Question 5: Narrowing Pulse Pressure Range
Answer:
The normal range of pulse pressure is between 40 and 60 mm Hg
Question 6: Narrowing Pulse Pressure
Answer:
In trauma, a low or narrow pulse pressure suggests significant blood loss (insufficient preload leading to reduced cardiac output). If the pulse pressure is extremely low, the cause may be low stroke volume, as in Congestive Heart Failure and/or Cardiogenic shock.
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