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TCRN EXAM REVIEWED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Shock - CORRECT ANSWER-Lack of oxygen to the cells Hypovolemic Shock - CORRECT ANSWER-Lack of volume ex: hemorrhage, burns Distributive Shock - CORRECT ANSWER-Maldistribution of blood (pooled in extremities) Decreased preload ex: neurogeni...

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TCRN EXAM REVIEWED QUESTIONS
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Shock - CORRECT ANSWER-Lack of oxygen to the cells

Hypovolemic Shock - CORRECT ANSWER-Lack of volume
ex: hemorrhage, burns

Distributive Shock - CORRECT ANSWER-Maldistribution of
blood (pooled in extremities)
Decreased preload
ex: neurogenic shock

Cardiogenic Shock - CORRECT ANSWER-Inadequate cardiac
output
ex: blunt cardiac trauma

Obstructive Shock - CORRECT ANSWER-Inability of blood to
enter or exit heart properly
ex: tamponade, tension pneumothorax

Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SIRS) -
CORRECT ANSWER-Severe tissue trauma activates an
inflammatory response leading to vasodilation, capillary
permeability, and coagulation

Early (Compensated) Shock - CORRECT ANSWER-Normal BP
Weak, thready pulse
Deep and rapid RR
Normal lactic levels
Anxious

,Late (Decompensated) Shock - CORRECT ANSWER-
Decreased BP
Tachycardia
Shallow and rapid RR
Increased Lactic
Decreased LOC
Decreased urinary output

BUN to Creatinine Ratio - CORRECT ANSWER-Normal - 10:1
Indicated effective renal function

Trauma Triad of Death - CORRECT ANSWER-Hypothermia
Acidosis
Coagulopathies

Effects of Acidosis - CORRECT ANSWER-Increased ICP
Exacerbates coagulopathies
Depressed myocardial contractility

DIC - CORRECT ANSWER-Excessive clotting > all clotting
factors used > no more clotting > excessive bleeding

Effects of coagulopathies - CORRECT ANSWER-Decreased
platelet count
Decreased fibrinogen
Decreased HnH
Increased PT, PTT
Increased Ddimer

Multi-Organ Dysfunction Syndrome (MODS) - CORRECT
ANSWER-Irreversible Shock resulting from Triad of Death
Symptoms start within the first week after trauma

Steps to control hemorrhage - CORRECT ANSWER-
Tourniquet
TXA
REBOA

,Permissive Hypotension

Resuscitative Endovascular Balloon Occlusion of the Aorta
(REBOA) - CORRECT ANSWER-Occlusion of the Aorta below
the diaphragm to reduce bleeding

Type A - CORRECT ANSWER-RBC: Type A, O
Plasma: Type A, AB

Type B - CORRECT ANSWER-RBC: Type B, O
Plasma: Type B, AB

Type AB - CORRECT ANSWER-RBC: Type A, B, AB, O
Plasma: AB

Type O - CORRECT ANSWER-RBC: Type O
Plasma: Type A, B, AB, O

Universal Donor of RBC and Plasma - CORRECT ANSWER-
Universal donor of RBC: O negative
Universal donor of Plasma: AB negative

Cryoprecipitate - CORRECT ANSWER-Concentrate of
coagulation factors obtained from fresh frozen plasma
Increases fibrinogen in the bloodstream

Blood Transfusion in Peds - CORRECT ANSWER-One unit of
blood is 10ml/kg

Complications of MTP - CORRECT ANSWER-Hypothermia -
warm all fluids and blood
Hypocalcemia - replace calcium
Acidosis - sodium bicarb
TRALI - stop transfusion, supplemental oxygen

Transfusion-Related Acute Lung Injury (TRALI) - CORRECT
ANSWER-Pulmonary edema due to rapid blood administration

, MTP Protocol - CORRECT ANSWER-1 : 1 : 1
RBC : Plasma : Platelet

Blood Loss Grades - CORRECT ANSWER-I - Loss of 15% with
normal BP
II - Loss of 15-30% with normal BP
III - Loss: of 31-40% with lowered BP
IV - Loss > 40% with hemodynamic instability

Permissive Hypotension - CORRECT ANSWER-Maintaining
BP as low as 70/40 so allow for clotting.
Contra-indicated in head injuries, peds, and elderly

SCIWORA - CORRECT ANSWER-Spinal Cord Injury WithOut
Radiological Abnormality
Common in Age < 2 yrs

Significance of Bariatric Patients - CORRECT ANSWER-
Increased HR and RR at baseline
Increased abdominal pressures
Increased risk of coagulopathies

SBIRT - CORRECT ANSWER-Comprehensive intervention to
deliver treatment for substance use disorders
Screening
Brief Intervention
Referral to Treatment

Triad of Abusive Brain Injury - CORRECT ANSWER-Subdural
Hemorrhage
Retinal Hemorrhage
Decreased LOC

Types of Stress Disorders - CORRECT ANSWER-State of
Crisis - Immediately after event
Acute Stress Disorder - Lasting at least three days

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