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The approach to trauma care typically begins with what? - notification that a trauma patient is arriving When preparing to receive a trauma patient, what should you keep in mind? - safe practice, safe care What does "Safe practice" mean when receiving trauma patients? - take into consideration the protection of the team (universal precautions/PPE/preparing equipment prior to patient arrival) What does "Safe care" mean when receiving trauma patients? - that the patient is going to the ri...

TNCC 9th Edition final exam test 100 questions with correct and verified answers. Graded A+ 1. You are caring for a patient who was thrown from a bike and was not wearing a helmet. While performing the head-to-toe assessment, you note clear drainage from the right ear. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step? A. Clean the ear with a cotton-tipped applicator. B. Pack the ear with gauze. C. Notify the physician D. Document and continue the exam. - Correct answer C. Not...

Steps Prior to CPR correct answer: 1. AVPU 2. Check carotid! 3. If pulse present, check breathing! CPR correct answer: 1. Compressions 2. Ventilations **Partner goes to get AED** 3. Compression **Partner drops an OPA/NPA** 4. Ventilations Modified CPR correct answer: Foreign body obstruction + unconscious 1. Compressions 2. Visualize for object 3. Ventilations Definition of a Peds in CPR/AED correct answer: AED = 1 - 8 years old CPR = 1 - puberty Infants/Peds CPR c...

CEN Neurological Emergencies Question and answers 2024 verified to pass To quickly evaluate a child's neurological status, all of the following standard evaluations can be used EXCEPT: a. The Epworth Scale. b. The AVPU scale. c. The Glasgow Coma Scale. d. Pupillary responses to light. - correct answer A. The Epworth Scale is a measure of sleepiness and is not part of the standard evaluation of a child's neurological exam. The AVPU and Glasgow Coma scales can be used to evaluate a chil...

ATCN Exam Review Questions With Verified Answersc2025 (GRADED A+) When preparing to receive a trauma patient, what should you keep in mind? safe practice, safe care What does "Safe practice" mean when receiving trauma patients? take into consideration the protection of the team (universal precautions/PPE/preparing equipment prior to patient arrival) What does "Safe care" mean when receiving trauma patients? that the patient is going to the right hospital, in the right time, for the rig...

Scalp correct answer: Bleeds profusely; vascular Foramen magnum correct answer: opening through which pressure can be released; spinal cord passes through Meninges correct answer: membranes that cover brain (pia, arachnoid, dura) Dura mater correct answer: Outermost layer, most resilient Brain Hemispheres correct answer: cerebrum, cerebellum, brain stem Cerebrum correct answer: largest part of brain, controls higher functions Cerebellum correct answer: controls primitive...

TNCC final exam test 2024 open book actual questions and answers graded A+ Why is a measure of serum lactate obtained in the initial assessment of the trauma patient? Answer: c - 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 A trauma patient is restless and repeatedly asking "where am I?" vital signs upon arrival ...

Pals Heartcode 2025 QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS Where can you check a pulse on an infant and child? infant - brachial child - femoral What are signs of increased respiratory effort that can lead to fatigue and respiratory failure? Select all that apply nasal flaring unlabored breathing apnea seesaw respirations retractions head bobbing nasal flaring seesaw respirations retractions head bobbing Determine the respiratory rate by counting the number of times the chest rises...

ATCN Exam Review | 85 Questions with 100% Correct Answers | Latest Update 2024 | Verified The approach to trauma care typically begins with what? - notification that a trauma patient is arriving When preparing to receive a trauma patient, what should you keep in mind? - safe practice, safe care What does "Safe practice" mean when receiving trauma patients? - take into consideration the protection of the team (universal precautions/PPE/preparing equipment prior to patient arrival) What does...

PALS HEARTCODE 2025 EXAM / QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS 2023/2024 GRADED A+. 2 / 9 1. Where can you check a pulse on an infant and child?: infant - brachialchild - femoral 2. What are signs of increased respiratory effort that can lead to fatigue andrespiratory failure? Select all that apply nasal flaring unlabored breathingapnea seesaw respirations retractions head bobbing: nasal flaringseesaw respirations retractions head bobbing 3. Determine the respiratory rate by counting the...

A concept that helps to promote effective and efficient teamwork and reduce the likelihood of errors is called _____. Crew resource management Which tasks are responsibilities of the team leader? Sets clear expectations Assigns Roles Facilitates a debriefing session When should blood tests be obtained in the assessment of a patient experiencing a cardiovascular, cerebrovascular or respiratory emergency? During the secondary assessment When providing high-quality CPR...