TNCC Test prep 8th Edition Q&A ELABORATION GUARANTEED SUCCESS

TNCC Test prep 8th Edition Q&A ELABORATION GUARANTEED SUCCESS
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 98/71, 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
 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?
flucuation in the water seal chamber