TNCC BUNDLED EXAMS | VALUE PACK

Why is a measure of serum lactate obtained in the initial assessment of the trauma patient? Answer: c - CORRECT ANS 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 det...

Why is a measure of serum lactate obtained in the initial assessment of the trauma patient? Answer: c - CORRECT ANS 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 det...

Describe the measurement of an NPA - ANSWER Measure from the tip of the patient's nose to the tip of the patients earlobe. Measurement of an OPA - ANSWER Place the proximal end or flange of the airway adjunct at the corner of the mouth to the tip of the mandibular angle. True or false: NPAs a...

The trauma nurse knows that placing a bariatric patient in a "ramped position" provides better visualization during the insertion of which device? - ANSWER endotracheal tube Tearing of the bridging veins is most frequently associated with which brain injury? - ANSWER subdural hematoma A pa...

1. Preparation and Triage 2. Primary Survery (ABCDE) with resuscitation adjuncts (F,G) 3. Reevaluation (consideration of transfer) 4. Secondary Survey (HI) with reevaluation adjuncts 5. Reevaluation and post resuscitation care 6. Definitive care of transfer to an appropriate trauma nurse - CORR...

The trauma nurse knows that placing a bariatric patient in a "ramped position" provides better visualization during the insertion of which device? - CORRECT ANS endotracheal tube Tearing of the bridging veins is most frequently associated with which brain injury? - CORRECT ANS subdural hema...

What is the Trauma Assessment Mnemonic? - CORRECT ANS A = Airway with simultaneous cervical spine stabilization/immobilization B = Breathing C = Circulation D = Disability (neurologic status) E = Expose patient/Environmental Control F = Full set of VS/Focused Adjuncts/Facilitate Family Presen...

What are the greatest risks for transport? - CORRECT ANS 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 pa...