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What is kinetic energy (KE)? - ANSWER-KE equals 1/2 the mass (M) multiplied by the velocity squared. What is the Mnemonic for the Initial Assessment? - ANSWER-A = Airway with simultaneous cervical spine protection B = Breathing C = Circulation D = Disability (neurologic status) E = Expose/Environmental controls (remove clothing and keep the patient warm) What is the Mnemonic for the Secondary Assessment? - ANSWER-F = Full set of VS/Focused adjuncts (includes cardiac monitor, urinary ca...

Normal levels of intracranial pressure - ANSWER-0-15 What is CPP and what is the normal range? - ANSWER-Cerebral perfusion pressure- measure of how much blood is getting to the brain Range for brain to auto regulate: 50-160 Role of MAP in TBI - ANSWER-if CPP isn't in normal range than MAP provides profusion to brain If pt is hypotensive (<90 systolic) the MAP is not proficient then brain becomes ischemic If pt is hypertensive edema can result hypercarbia and perfusion in T...

just keep evaluating - vipp - ANSWER-What does the J stand for at the end of the secondary survery? vital signs, injuries/interventions, primary survey, pain - ANSWER-What does VIPP stand for? flank - ANSWER-During the head-to-toe, where would you find Grey-Turner's sign? umbilicus - ANSWER-During the head-to-toe, where would you find Cullen's sign? inspecting posterior - ANSWER-What is sometimes deferred at the end of the head-to-

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? Multiple requests for water - ANSWER-EMS brings a pt who fell while riding his bicycle. Using the America...

Major cause of death 1-44 - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-• 65+ falls are the leading cause of injury-related deaths • 25-64: poisoning is the leading cause of death • 5-24: MVC leading cause of death • TBI: more for males, 0-4 highest rate of death Injury prevention: 3 E's - ANSWER-• Engineering: technological interventions (airbags, alarms...

What is kinetic energy (KE)? - ANSWER-KE equals 1/2 the mass (M) multiplied by the velocity squared. What is the Mnemonic for the Initial Assessment? - ANSWER-A = Airway with simultaneous cervical spine protection B = Breathing C = Circulation D = Disability (neurologic status) E = Expose/Environmental controls (remove clothing and keep the patient warm) What is the Mnemonic for the Secondary Assessment? - ANSWER-F = Full set of VS/Focused adjuncts (includes cardiac monitor, urinary ca...

TNCC Notes for Written Exam with Complete Solutions(rated A+) TNCC Notes for Written Exam with Complete Solutions(rated A+) TNCC Notes for Written Exam with Complete Solutions(rated A+) What is kinematics? - ANSWER-A branch of mechanics (energy transfer) that refers to motion and does not consider the concepts of force and mass of the object or body. What is Newton's First Law? - ANSWER-A body at rest will remain at rest. A body in motion will remain in motion until acted on by a...

What roles are vital to a trauma team? - ANSWER-1. Patient 2. Team leader 3. Core team 4. Contingency and support services What are the characteristics of an effective team? - ANSWER-1. Clear roles and responsibilities 2. Shared mental model 3. Optimize resources 4. Strong team leadership 5. Engage in regular discipline of feedback 6. Strong sense of collective trust and confidence 7. Create mechanisms to cooperate and coordinate 8. Manage and optimize performance outcomes 9. ...

Major cause of death 1-44 - ANSWER-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 - ANSWER-• 65+ falls are the leading cause of injury-related deaths • 25-64: poisoning is the leading cause of death • 5-24: MVC leading cause of death • TBI: more for males, 0-4 highest rate of death Injury prevention: 3 E's - ANSWER-• Engineering: technological interventions (airbags, alarms...

Prep & Triage - ANSWER-1. Activate trauma team and assign roles 2. Prepare the room and equipment 3. Don PPE General Impression - ANSWER-Assess for uncontrolled hemorrhage or unresponsiveness / apnea and the need to re-prioritize C-ABC Gen. Impression interventions - ANSWER-Interventions to alterations may include: assessing for a pulse initiating chest compressions / call code control bleeding stabilizing C-spine Primary Survey** - A is for: - ANSWER-1st steps: Alertness and Ai...