TNCC PRE COURSE STUDY QUESTIONS 2024 EXAM

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TNCC PRE COURSE STUDY QUESTIONS 2024 EXAM

QUESTIONS

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Question 1: Pediatric patient: FACESP

Answer:

*Bruising suspicious for abuse F - Frenulum A - Angle of jaw/ear C - Cheek E - Eyelid S - Subconjunctiva P - Patterned injury

Question 2: signs and symptoms of neck trauma

Answer:

Vocal changes Dysphagia subcutaneous emphysema hematomas to the neck region

Question 3: TICLS (PAT - Appearance mnemonic) p.274

Answer:

T - Tone I - Interactiveness C - Consolability L - Look/gaze

S - Speech/cry Question 4: Pediatric patient: TEN-4 p. 285

Answer:

*Bruising suspicious for abuse *Protected Areas T - Torso E - Ears N - Neck In children < 4 years

Question 5: Signs and symptoms of a mandibular fracture include

Answer:

Blood behind the ear Trismus - Decreased ROM of mouth Asymmetry-step off Anesthesia of lower lip

Question 6: LeFort II

Answer:

midface dissociation - inferior orbital rim, orbital floor; "pyramidal"

Question 7: Multiple casualty incident

Answer:

any medical or trauma incident involving less than 100 patients Question 8: What are some considerations regarding aspiration and obstruction in geriatric patients?

Answer:

They are predisposed to aspiration and obstruction, especially related to the tongue and dentures

Question 9: Ruptured diaphragm

Answer:

Assessment findings

• DYSPNEA or ORTHOPNEA

- DYSPHAGIA

- ABDOMINAL PAIN

• SHARP EPIGASTRIC or CHEST PAIN RADIATING to left shoulder (Kehr sign)
• Bowel sounds auscultated in the lungs on injured side

Question 10: Signs and symptoms of epidural hematoma

Answer:

Transient LOC, followed by a lucid period, then a rapid deterioration Headache and dizziness Nausea and vomiting posturing

Question 11: Describe the result of hyperventilation in a head injury patient

Answer:

Hyperventilation causes hypocapnia (decreased C02) which causes cerebral vasoconstriction

Question 12: Signs and symptoms of cerebral contusion

Answer:

Most common brain injury Midline shift

Question 13: Pediatric assessment triangle p273

Answer:

General appearance Work of breathing Circulation of skin Question 14: What does a heart rate greater than 90 indicate in geriatric patients?

Answer:

Physiological stress Question 15: A patient presents to the emergency department with 2nd and 3rd degree burn to both arms, chest, and abdomen. What is the percentage Total Body Surface area affected?

Answer:

36%

Question 16: MAP

Answer:

Mean Arterial Pressure Systolic + (2 x Diastolic) / 3

Question 17: Perfusion

Answer:

The movement of blood flow through the circulatory system including the heart and the lungs that results in the oxygenation of tissues.

Question 18: Pediatric patient hypotension

Answer:

Neonate 0-28 days < 60 Infants 1-12mo < 70 Children 1-10yrs < 70 + (Age in yrs) Older Children >10yrs < 90 Question 19: Which of the following is the most commonly injured abdominal organ?

Answer:

Small bowel

Question 20: LeFort III fracture

Answer:

Complete craniofacial separation involving the maxilla, zygoma, orbits and bones of the cranial base."Floating face"

Question 21: Ventilation

Answer:

The active mechanical movement of air into and out of the lungs.

Question 22: Signs and symptoms of ICP-Late

Answer:

Dilated, nonreactive pupils Unresponsiveness Posturing Cushing's response

Question 23: Most common cause of Thoracic trauma

Answer:

MVC's Falls Assault Stabbing