Cpeg208 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

TNCC final exam test Q & AS LATEST UPDATE 2022/2023 open book Graded A+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 ...