TNCC 8th Edition

1.What is the effect of hypothermia on the oxyhemoglobin dissociation curve - ANSWER Hemoglobin does not readily release oxygen for use by the tissues A shift to the left occurs in an environment of low metabolic demand (hypothermia, hypocapnia, alkalosis), increasing hemoglobin's affinity for oxygen. EMS arrives with the intoxicated driver of a car involved in a motor vehicle crash. EMS reports significant damage to the driver's side of the car. The patient is asking to have the cervic...

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? - ANSWER Expedite transfer to the closest trauma center Which of the following considerations is the most important when caring for a geriatric trauma pt? - ANSWER a pertinent medical hx is crucial Following a review of recent drills and...

. 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. Which of the following is the priority intervention for this patient? 2. a pertinent medical hx is crucial: Which of the following considerations is the most important when caring for a geriatric t...

The major cause of preventable death after injury correct answerUncontrolled hemorrhage The best measure of the adequacy of cellular perfusion and helps to predict the outcome of resuscitation correct answerBase deficit Examples of primary blast injuries correct answerBlast lung, ruptured tympanic membrane, TBI, abdominal hemorrhage Examples of secondary blast injuries correct answerWounds from debris and bomb fragments Examples of tertiary blast injuries correct answerBlunt or penetrating...