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TNCC final exam test 2022 open book 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 tissu...

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, 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 were BP 100/60 mm Hg, HR 96 beats/min,
and RR 24 breaths/min. Her skin is cool and dry. Current vital signs
are BP 104/84mm Hg, HR 108, RR 28 breaths/min. The patient is
demonstrating signs and symptoms of which stage of shock?

Answer: A
A) compensated **
B) Progressive
C) irreversible
D) decompensated
An elderly patient with a history of anticoagulant use presents after
a fall at home that day. she denies any loss of consciousness. She
has a hematoma to her forehead and complains of headache,
dizziness, and nausea. Which is a most likely cause of her
symptoms?

Answer: D
A) epidural hematoma
B) diffuse axonal injury
C) post-concussive syndrome
D) subdural hematoma ***
EMS brings a patient who fell riding his bicycle. Using the American
College of Surgeons screening guidelines, which assessment finding
would prompt the nurse to prepare the patient for radiologic spine
clearance?

Answer: D
A) Alert with no neurologic deficits
B) Multiple abrasions to the extremities
C) Multiple requests of water
D) Smell of alcohol on breath ***

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