Trauma Nursing Core Curriculum (TNCC) Provider Manual notes

1. Why is a measure of serum lactate obtained in the initial assessment of the trauma patient? a) to measure oxygenation and ventilation b) to quantify the base deficit for the adequacy of cellular perfusion c) to gauge end-organ perfusion and tissue hypoxia d) to determine the underlying cause of shock: Answer: c 2. A trauma patient is restless and repeatedly asking "where am I?" vital signs upon arrival were BP 100/60 mm Hg, HR 96 beats/min, and RR 24 breaths/min. Her skin is cool and d...

TNCC 8th edition exam with complete solution

TNCC 8th Edition Exam Questions and Answers The trauma nurse knows that placing a bariatric patient in a "ramped position" provides better visualization during the insertion of which device? Tearing of the bridging veins is most frequently associated with which brain injury? A patient is found lying on the floor after falling 13 hours ago. Which of the following laboratory values is expected with a musculoskeletal complication associated with this presentation? A patient is brought t...

TNCC 8th edition exam with complete solution

TNCC 8th Edition The trauma nurse knows that placing a bariatric patient in a "ramped position" provides better visualization during the insertion of which device? - ANSWER endotracheal tube Tearing of the bridging veins is most frequently associated with which brain injury? - ANSWER subdural hematoma A patient is found lying on the floor after falling 13 hours ago. Which of the following laboratory valu...

Why is a measure of serum lactate obtained in the initial assessment of the trauma patient?A trauma patient is restless and repeatedly asking "where am I?" vital signs upon arrival were BP 100/60 mm Hg, HR 96 beats/min, and RR 24 breaths/min. Her skin is cool and dry. Current vital signs are BP 104/84mm Hg, HR 108, RR 28 breaths/min. The patient is demonstrating signs and symptoms of which stage of shock?An elderly patient with a history of anticoagulant use presents after a fall at home that ...

Why is a measure of serum lactate obtained in the initial assessment of the trauma patient?A trauma patient is restless and repeatedly asking "where am I?" vital signs upon arrival were BP 100/60 mm Hg, HR 96 beats/min, and RR 24 breaths/min. Her skin is cool and dry. Current vital signs are BP 104/84mm Hg, HR 108, RR 28 breaths/min. The patient is demonstrating signs and symptoms of which stage of shock?An elderly patient with a history of anticoagulant use presents after a fall at home that ...

TNCC 8th Edition The trauma nurse knows that placing a bariatric patient in a "ramped position" provides better visualization during the insertion of which device? - ANSWER endotracheal tube Tearing of the bridging veins is most frequently associated with which brain injury? - ANSWER subdural hematoma A patient is found lying on the floor after falling 13 hours ago. Which of the following laboratory valu...

1. Why is a measure of serum lactate obtained in the initial assessment of the trauma patient? a) to measure oxygenation and ventilation b) to quantify the base deficit for the adequacy of cellular perfusion c) to gauge end-organ perfusion and tissue hypoxia d) to determine the underlying cause of shock: Answer: c 2. A trauma patient is restless and repeatedly asking "where am I?" vital signs upon arrival were BP 100/60 mm Hg, HR 96 beats/min, and RR 24 breaths/min. Her skin is cool and d...

TNCC 8th Edition Exam Questions and Answers The trauma nurse knows that placing a bariatric patient in a "ramped position" provides better visualization during the insertion of which device? Tearing of the bridging veins is most frequently associated with which brain injury? A patient is found lying on the floor after falling 13 hours ago. Which of the following laboratory values is expected with a musculoskeletal complication associated with this presentation? A patient is brought t...

TNCC 8th edition exam with complete solution

TNCC 8th edition exam with complete solution