Tncc exam stuvia Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

1. A- airway and Alertness with simultaneous cervical spinal stabilization 2. B- breathing and Ventilation 3. circulation and control of hemorrhage 4. D - disability (neurologic status) 5. F - full set of vitals and Family presence 6. G - Get resuscitation adjuncts L- Lab results (arterial gases, blood type and crossmatch) M- monitor for continuous cardiac rhythm and rate assessment N- naso or orogastric tube consideration O- oxygenation and ventilation analysis: Pulse oxygemetry a...

What is kinematics? - ANSWER-A branch of mechanics (energy transfer) that refers to motion and does not consider the concepts of force and mass of the object or body. What is Newton's First Law? - ANSWER-A body at rest will remain at rest. A body in motion will remain in motion until acted on by an outside force. What is the Law of Conservation of Energy? - ANSWER-Energy can neither be created nor destroyed. It is only changed from one form to another. What is Newton's Second Law? - A...

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 - ANSWER-Initial Assessment

CSI - ANSWER-Cervical spinal Injury Manual stabilization - ANSWER-Two hands holding head and neck in alignment Immobilization (Neck) - ANSWER-Semi-rigid cervical collar securely fastened ( Miami j ) AVPU - ANSWER-Alert Verbal stimuli Pain Unresponsive Alert - ANSWER-May maintain airway Verbal stimuli - ANSWER-Airway adjunct Pain only response - ANSWER-Need airway Unresponsive - ANSWER-Need airway Jaw thrust maneuver - ANSWER-If patient unable to open mouth, responds ...

You are treating a 27-year old male in respiratory distress who was involved in a house fire. Calculating TBSA burned is deferred d/t the need for emergent intubation. At what rate should you begin fluid resuscitation? A) 1000 mL/hr B) 500 mL/hr C) 250 mL/hr D) 125 mL/hr - ANSWER-B) 500 mL/hr A patient has been in the ED for several hours waiting to be admitted. He sustained multiple rib fractures and a femur fracture after a fall. He has been awake, alert, and c/o leg pain. His wife r...

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 - ANSWER-Initial Assessment 1. A- airway and Alertness with simultaneous cervical spinal stabilization 2. B- breathing and Ventilation 3. circulation and control of hemorrhage 4. D - disability (neur...

TNCC EXAM 2023/2024 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 100% Correct(graded A+)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 - ANSWER-Initial Assessment 1. A- airway and Alertness with simultaneous cervical spinal stabilization 2. B- breathing and Ventilation 3....

EMS arrives with the intoxicated driver of a car involved in a motor vehicle crash. EMS reports significant damage to the driver's side of the car. The patient is asking to have the cervical collar removed. When it is appropriate to remove the cervical collar? - ANSWER -After a physical examination if the patient has no radiologic abnormalities on CT A CT is recommended for spinal clearance in an impaired patient. The nurse is caring for a 120 kg male brought in after a warehouse fire and is...

What should you ask yourself after completing all of your interventions and reassessments? - ANSWER-Does this patient need to be transferred to another hospital, to surgery, or to critical care? What happens prior to patient arrival? 1-3 - ANSWER-1. Activate trauma team 2. Prepare trauma room 3. Don PPE What happens following patient arrival but before a decision to intubate has been made? 4-8 may change based on C-ABC - ANSWER-4. Assess for obvious uncontrolled external hemorrhage or...

Will hypocapnia cause vasoconstriction or vasodilation, especially in the cerebral vasculature? - ANSWER -Vasoconstriction What results from tissue hypo perfusion and oxygen deficit? - ANSWER -Metabolic acidosis What type of shock results in generalized vasodilation? - ANSWER -Neurogenic shock Spinal cord injuries at C3-C5 causes loss of what nerves function, resulting in what? - ANSWER -Phrenic nerve; paralyzed diaphragm and inability to breath Extremity elevation AT the level of th...