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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
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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
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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
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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
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General appearance Work of breathing Circulation of skin Question 14: What does a heart rate greater than 90 indicate in geriatric patients?
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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
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Mean Arterial Pressure Systolic + (2 x Diastolic) / 3
Question 17: Perfusion
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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
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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