TNCC (TNCC)

1. The following is a sign/symptom of a diffuse axonal brain injury: A. Transient loss of consciousness B. Hypotension C. Hypothermia D. Elevated intracranial pressure 2. In a patient who has sustained a fractured larynx, the nurse should anticipate definitive airway control using: A. Endotracheal intubation B. Cricothyrotomy C. Laryngeal mask airway D. Combitube® 3. A trauma patient has extensive abrasions over the lateral aspect of his right leg. The most appropriate choi...

TNCC Physical Assessments 2022/23 What is the Trauma Assessment Mnemonic? - 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 Presence G = Give comfort measures H = History/Head-to-toe assessment I = Inspect posterior surfaces What is assessed in Airway while simultaneously protecting the cervical spine...

TNCC - Trauma Nursing Core Course Exam 2022 Study Guide 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 - Initial Assessment 1. A- airway and Alertness with simultaneous cervical spinal stabilization 2. B- breathing and Ventilation 3. circulation and...

TNCC 8th Edition Questions and Answers (2022 edition) What are the greatest risks for transport? Correct Answer-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 patient and/or team members According to newtons law which of these two force is greater: size or force? Correct Answer-Neither. For each force there i...

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 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 b...