TNCC Test prep 8th Edition Questions and Answers

TNCC Test prep 8th Edition Questions and Answers

A 56 y/o M involved in a MVC is brought to the ED. He complains of neck pain, SOB, and diffuse abdominal pain. His GCS is 15, VS: BP 98/71, HR 125, RR 26, SpO2 94% on high-flow O2 via NRB mask. Which is the priority intervention for this patient?

{{Ans:- Expedite transfer to the closest trauma center

Which of the following considerations is the most important when caring for a geriatric trauma pt?

{{Ans:- a pertinent medical hx is crucial

Following a review of recent drills and a real disaster event, a hospital has identified deficiencies and is taking steps to minimize the impact of a future disaster. Which phase of the disaster life cycle does this describe?

{{Ans:- Mitigation

EMS brings a pt who fell while riding his bicycle. Using the American College of Surgeobs screening guidelines, which assessment finding would prompt the RN to prepare the pt for a radiologic spine clearance?

{{Ans:- smell of alcohol on breath

What is the effect of hypothermia on the oxyhemoglobin dissociation curve?

{{Ans:- hemoglobin does not readily release O2 for use by the tissues

Which of the following is a component of the trauma triad of death?

{{Ans:- acidosis

EMS brings a pt from MVC. VS: BP 90/49, HR 48, RR 12, temp 97.2F (36.2 C). The pt exhibits urinary incontinence and priapism. These assessment findings are most consistent with which of the following types of spinal cord injury?

{{Ans:- Complete