Why is a measure of serum lactate obtained in the initial assessment of the trauma patient?
Answer: c correct answera) 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 **
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TNCC Final Exam Test 2023 Open Book Questions and 100% Correct Answers
Why is a measure of serum lactate obtained in the initial assessment of the trauma patient?
Answer: c correct answera) 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 correct answerA) 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 correct answerA) 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 correct answerA) Alert with no neurologic deficits
B)Multiple abrasions to the extremities
C)Multiple requests of water
D)Smell of alcohol on breath ***
Which of the following occurs during the third impact of a motor vehicle crash?
Answer: C correct answerA) The driver of the vehicle collides with the steering wheel
B)the vehicle collides with a tree
C)the aorta is torn at its attachment with the ligamentum arteriosum
D)the airbag deploys and strikes the front seat passenger ***
A passenger is brought to the emergency department of a rural hospital following a high-speed MVC. When significant abdominal and pelvic injuries are noted in the primary survey, which of the following is the priority interventions?
Answer: A correct answerA) initiate transfer to a trauma center ** B)provide report to the operating room nurse
C)Obtained imaging studies
D)Place a gastric tube
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