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TNCC 9th Edition Written Exam 2023-2024 Questions and Answers 100% Verified
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What is the best measure of the adequacy of cellular perfusion and helps predict the outcome of resuscitation? correct answerBase deficit used in conjunction with serum lactate 
 
 
Will hypocapnia cause vasoconstriction or vasodilation, especially in the cerebral vasculature? correct answerVasoconstriction 
 
 
What results from tissue hypo perfusion and oxygen deficit? correct answerMetabolic acidosis 
 
 
 
What type of shock results in generalized ...
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Paramedic Trauma FISDAP Exam (2023/2024) Already Passed
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Paramedic Trauma FISDAP Exam (2023/2024) Already Passed If you see a cracked windshield in a MVC... what will the pt represent with? Bruised or lacerated head or face. Brain injury, *cervical spine injury (always until proven otherwise), tracheal injury. 
If you see a deformed steering column in a MVC... what will the pt represent with? Bruised neck, bruised chest. Sternal or rib fracture, flail chest, myocardial contusion, *pericardial tamponade, pneumo/hemothorax, aortic tear. 
If you see a de...
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NUR 265 Exam 3
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-decreased LOC(lethargy to coma) 
-restlessness, irritability, confusion 
-headache 
-projectile N&V 
-change in speech pattern/slurred speech 
-dilated nonreactive pupils or constructed nonreactive pupils 
-ataxia 
-seizure 
-abnormal posturing 
-Cushing's triad: severe HTN, widened pulse pressure, bradycardia 
Key sx of increased ICP 
- Symptoms of increased ICP 
-severe HTN, widened pulse pressure, bradycardia 
What is Cushing's triad 
- Most at risk during 1st 72 hours after stroke onset 
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ATCN 2020 Chapter 3 Shock Exam 2024
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ATCN 2020 Chapter 3 Shock Exam 2024 
What is the first step in managing shock in trauma patients? -Answer-The first step in 
managing shock in trauma patients is to recognize it. 
Define Shock -Answer-An abnormality of the circulatory system that results in 
inadequate oxygen perfusion and tissue oxygenation. 
List the second step in managing shock -Answer-Is to identify the probable cause of 
shock and adjust treatment accordingly. 
List the four type of shock? -Answer-Cardiogenic Shock 
Obstru...
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ATLS Post Test 2023 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (100% CORRECT).
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ATLS Post Test 2023 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (100% CORRECT). 
1. The primary indication for transferring a 
patient to a higher-level trauma center is: 
4. Which one of the following statements 
regarding patients with thoracic spine injuries is 
TRUE? 
unavailability of a surgeon or operating room 
staff. 
multiple system injuries, including severe 
head injury. 
resource limitations as determined by the 
transferring doctor. 
resource limitations as determined by the 
hospital administration. 
wi...
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AHN 572 Neuro 1, Top Questions & Answers, 100% Accurate.
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AHN 572 Neuro 1, Top Questions & Answers, 100% Accurate. 
 
 
Coup - -Bruising at direct impact 
 
Countercoup - -Cranial Contents shift, temporal or posterior region 
 
Mechanism of Injury : Acceleraiton-Deceleration - -Coup-countercoup, where rapid acceleration of head hits directly, then crainial contents stop and shift then decelerate (diffuse injury) 
 
blunt trauma - -Direct impact 
 
Penetrating Trauma - -Penetrates into the brain tissue 
 
High velocity trauma example - -Gun shot wound 
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Trauma Nursing Core Course Provider Manual (TNCC) 9th edition
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What are the greatest risks for transport? - CORRECT ANSWER-Loss of airway 
patency, displaced obstructive tubes lines or catheters, dislodge splinting devices, need 
to replace or reinforce dressings, deterioration in patient status change in vital signs or 
level of consciousness, injury to the patient and/or team members 
According to newtons law which of these two force is greater: size or force? - 
CORRECT ANSWER-Neither. For each force there is an equal and opposit...
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Exam(Elaborations)4N051 SSgt WAPS - Full SKT Correctly Answered
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Anterograde (Posttraumatic) Amnesia - ANSWER Inability to remember events after an injury. 
 
Basilar Skull Fractures - ANSWER Usually occur following diffuse impact to the head (such as falls, motor vehicle crashes); generally result from extension of a linear fracture to the base of the skull and can be difficult to diagnose with a radiograph (x-ray). 
 
Battle's Sign - ANSWER Bruising behind an ear over the mastoid process that may indicate a skull fracture. 
 
Cerebral Edema - ANSWER Swelli...
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ATLS Post Test 2023 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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ATLS Post Test 2023 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 
 
 
 
 
ATLS Posttest 2022 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 
 
 
1.	The primary indication for transferring a patient to a higher level trauma center is: 
 
unavailability of a surgeon or operating room 
staff. multiple system injuries, including severe 
head injury. resource limitations as determined by the 
transferring doctor. resource limitations as determined by the 
hospital administration. 
widened mediastinum on chest x-r...
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CRRN flashcards Questions and Answers 2023
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CRRN flashcards Questions and Answers 2023 
ethical dilemma 
When a person or group is forced to choose between 2 equally difficult actions because they are both right or they are both wrong, or both contain uncertainty 
 
 
 
Code of Ethics 
Established by ANA; Provides a framework for nurses to use in ethical analysis and decision making; 9 provisions 
 
 
 
living will 
Legal document that allows a person to make his or her wished regarding medical care, illness or conditions that result in i...
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