TNCC FINAL EXAM TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

TNCC FINAL EXAM TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 1.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 2 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