TNCC EXAMS

What is the best measure of the adequacy of cellular perfusion and helps predict the outcome of resuscitation? - Base deficit used in conjunction with serum lactate Will hypocapnia cause vasoconstriction or vasodilation, especially in the cerebral vasculature? - Vasoconstriction What results fr...

Expedite transfer to the closest trauma center - A 56 y/o M pt involved in a motor vehicle crash is brought to the ED of a rural critical access facility. He complains of neck pain, SOB, and diffuse abd pain. His GCS is 15. His VS: BP 98/71, HR 125, RR 26, SpO2 94% on high-flow O2 via NRB mask. Wh...

Expedite transfer to the closest trauma center - A 56 y/o M pt involved in a motor vehicle crash is brought to the ED of a rural critical access facility. He complains of neck pain, SOB, and diffuse abd pain. His GCS is 15. His VS: BP 98/71, HR 125, RR 26, SpO2 94% on high-flow O2 via NRB mask. Wh...

what roles are vital to a trauma team? -The Pt, team leader, care team, support services (anesthesia, RT, paramedics) what are the characteristics of an effective team? -Dynamic, interdependent, adaptive What are the key foundations to successful teamwork in the care of the trauma patient? - Com...

What do you do to prepare for the trauma after EMS report? - - activate code trauma - prepare team, assign roles - gather supplies - PPE - safety/ decontamination What is the first thing you do when the pt arrives? - General impression/ across the room assessment Is pt uncontrollably hemorrha...

What is the key to a high-performance trauma team? a. Individual goals b. Use of TeamSTEPPS c. Identification of a single decision maker d. Effective communication - d. Effective communication Rationale: Skilled communication, cooperation, and coordination are the cornerstones of high-performan...

What is the key to a high performing trauma team? - effective communication rationale: skilled communication, cooperation, and coordination are the cornerstones of high- performance teams and high-quality trauma care When obtaining a history for an injured patient, understanding the kinematic con...

what is the key to high performance trauma team? - effective communication skilled communication, cooperation and coordination are the cornerstones of high-performance teams and high-quality trauma care when obtaining a history for an injured patient, understanding the kinematic concepts associat...

You are treating a 27-year old male in respiratory distress who was involved in a house fire. Calculating TBSA burned is deferred d/t the need for emergent intubation. At what rate should you begin fluid resuscitation? A) 1000 mL/hr B) 500 mL/hr C) 250 mL/hr D) 125 mL/hr - B) 500 mL/hr A pati...

1. Preparation and Triage 2. Primary Survery (ABCDE) with resuscitation adjuncts (F,G) 3. Reevaluation (consideration of transfer) 4. Secondary Survey (HI) with reevaluation adjuncts 5. Reevaluation and post resuscitation care 6. Definitive care of transfer to an appropriate trauma nurse - Init...

- Prehospital shock index pg. 85 ____________ ___________ Injury: shearing or tearing. Diagnosed with MRI. Widespread microscopic hemorrhage. - Diffuse Axonal Injury (Cannot recover from this; shearing/tearing portion DOES NOT heal) ____________ ___________ Injury: shearing or tearing. Diagnosed...

What is the key to a high performing trauma team? - Consistent communication (Communication, cooperation, and coordination are the foundations of successful teamwork in trauma care p.6) When obtaining a history for an injured patient, determining energy transfer through biomechanical data helps ...

What is the key to a high performing trauma team? - x When obtaining a history for an injured patient, determing energy transfer through biochemical data help the nurse to: - x The major preventable cause of death in the trauma patient is: - x The across-the-room observation step in the inital a...

Major cause of death 1-44 - Trauma: major cause of death for people ages 1-44 years Epidemiology: Unintentional injury is a leading cause of death across all age groups in the US - • 65+ falls are the leading cause of injury-related deaths • 25-64: poisoning is the leading cause of death •...