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TNCC Test prep 8th Edition Study Guide, Exams of Nursing

TNCC Test prep 8th Edition Study Guide

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TNCC Test prep 8th Edition Study Guide
by Sylvie
Expedite transfer to the closest trauma center
- 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?
a pertinent medical hx is crucial
- Which of the following considerations is the most important when caring for a geriatric
trauma pt?
Mitigation
- 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?
smell of alcohol on breath
- 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?
hemoglobin does not readily release O2 for use by the tissues
- What is the effect of hypothermia on the oxyhemoglobin dissociation curve?
acidosis
- Which of the following is a component of the trauma triad of death?
Complete
- 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?
flucuation in the water seal chamber
- Which of the following is an expected finding in a pt with a tube thoracstomy
connected to a chest drainage system?
insert an oropharyngeal airway if there is no gag reflex
- During the primary survey of an unconscious pt with multi-system trauma, the nurse
notes snoring respirations. What priority nursing interventions should be preformed
next?
globe rupture
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by Sylvie

Expedite transfer to the closest trauma center

  • 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? a pertinent medical hx is crucial
  • Which of the following considerations is the most important when caring for a geriatric trauma pt? Mitigation
  • 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? smell of alcohol on breath
  • 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? hemoglobin does not readily release O2 for use by the tissues
  • What is the effect of hypothermia on the oxyhemoglobin dissociation curve? acidosis
  • Which of the following is a component of the trauma triad of death? Complete
  • 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? flucuation in the water seal chamber
  • Which of the following is an expected finding in a pt with a tube thoracstomy connected to a chest drainage system? insert an oropharyngeal airway if there is no gag reflex
  • During the primary survey of an unconscious pt with multi-system trauma, the nurse notes snoring respirations. What priority nursing interventions should be preformed next? globe rupture
  • A 35 y/o M presents with facial trauma after being struck in the face with a baseball. A teardrop-shaped left pupil is noted on exam. What type of injury is suspected? compensated
  • A trauma pt is restless and repeatedly asking "where am i?" VS upon arrival: BP 110/60, HR96, RR 24. Her skin is cool and dry. Current VS are BP 104/84, HR 108, RR
  1. The pt is demonstrating s/sx of which stage of shock? ventilate with a bag mask device
  • An unresponsive trauma pt has an oropharygeal airway in place, shallow and labored respirations, and dusky skin. The trauma team has administered medications for drug- assisted intubation and attempted intubation but was unsuccessful. What is the most appropriate immediate next step? within 24 hrs of trauma
  • When is the tertiary survey completed fora trauma pt? pressure
  • An intubated and sedated pt in the ED has multiple extremity injuries with the potential for causing compartment syndrome. What is the most reliable indication of compartment syndrome in a patient who is unconscious? worsening pneumothorax
  • Which of the following is possible complication of positive-pressure ventilation? pelvic stability
  • the most reassuring finding for a male pt with hip pain after a fall is which of the following? narrowed
  • Which of the following pulse pressures indicate early hypovolemic shock? dysrhythmias
  • Patients with a crush injury should be monitored for which of the following conditions? subdural hematoma
  • Tearing of the bridging veins is most frequently associated with which brain injury? straight cath for urine sample
  • A 20 y/o M presents to the ED complaining of severe lower abd pain after landing hard on the bicycle cross bars while preforming an aerial BMX maneuver. Secondary assessment reveals lower abd tenderness and scrotal ecchymosis. Which of the following orders would the RN question? placental abruption

Which of the following is the priority survey. Which of the following is the priority nursing intervention? to guage end-organ perfusion and tissue hypoxia

  • Why is a measure of serum lactate obtained in the initial assessment of a trauma patient? elevating the extremity to the level of the heart
  • A pt with a lower extremity fracture complains of severe pain and tightness in his calf, minimally by pain medications. Which of the following is the priority nursing intervention? velocity
  • What factor contributes most to the kinetic energy of a body in motion? subdural hematoma
  • An elderly patient with a history of anticoagulant use presents after a fall at home today. She denies any loss of consciousness. She has a hematoma to her forehead and complains of headache, dizziness, and nausea. What is the most likely cause of her symptoms? fat embolism
  • a pt has been in the ED for several hrs waiting to be admitted. He sustained multiple rib fractures and a femur fracture after a fall. He has been awake, alert, and complaining of leg pain. His wife reported that he suddenly became anxious and confused. Upon reassessment, the pt is restless with respiratory distress and petechiae to his neck. The pt is exhibiting s/sx most commonly associated with which of the following conditions? decreased respiratory effort (Early signs of increased intracranial pressure include headache, nausea, vomiting, amnesia, and behavioral changes (impaired judgment, restlessness, drowsiness).
  • Which of the following is a late sign of increased intracranial pressure? serial FAST exams
  • a 49 y/o restrained driver involved in a MVC presents to the trauma center complaining of abd, pelvic, and bilateral lower extremity pain. VS are stable. The nurse can anticipate all of these after a negative FAST exam EXCEPT which of the following? pericardiocentesis
  • Which of the following is NOT considered goal-directed therapy for cardiogenic shock? endotracheal tube
  • The trauma nurse knows that placing a bariatric patient in a ramped position providers better visualization during the insertion of which device? hypotension that worsens w/ inspiration
  • which of the following assessment findings differentiates a tension pneumothorax from a simple pneumothorax? calcium (Hypocalcemia is a concern with massive transfusion because citrate is added to banked blood to prevent coagulation. Citrate chelates/binds with calcium, rendering it inactive.)
  • if a pt has received multiple transfusions of banked blood preserved with citrate, which electrolyte is most likely to drop and require supplementation? identifying individuals who made mistakes during the traumatic event
  • Which of the following is NOT considered a benefit of debriefings? 500 mL/hr
  • You are treating a 27 y/o M in respiratory distress who was involved in a house fire. Calculating TBSA burned is deferred due to the need for emergent intubation. At what rate should you begin fluid resuscitation? advanced age
  • Which of the following is most likely to contribute to inadequate oxygenation and ventilation? a 52 y/o diabetic male with a partial thickness burn to the left lower leg
  • Which of the following patients warrants referral to a burn center? dressing removal (This is the fastest effective intervention for this decompensating patient. A nonporous dressing taped on three sides is temporary and has variable effectiveness. If signs and symptoms of tension pneumothorax develop after the application of the dressing)
  • A patient arrives with a large open chest wound after being assaulted with a machete. Prehospital providers placed a nonporous dressing over the chest wound and taped it on three sides. he is now showing signs of anxiety, restlessness, severe respiratory distress, cyanosis and decreasing blood pressure. Which of the following is the MOST appropriate immediate intervention? after a physical examination if the pt has no radiologic abnormalities on CT
  • EMS arrives with the intoxicated driver of a car involved in a MVC. EMS reports significant damage to the drivers side of the car. The pt is asking to have the cervical collar removed. When it is appropriate to remove the cervical collar? MARCH (The MARCH mnemonic stands for massive hemorrhage, airway, respiration, circulation, and head injury/hypothermia. The MARCH mnemonic recognizes uncontrolled hemorrhage as the major cause of preventable death after injury.)
  • Which of the following mnemonics can help the nurse prioritize care for a trauma patient with massive uncontrolled hemorrhage? Initiate two large-caliber IVs for LR administration
  • Tracheal Deviation (late sign)
  • Severe Respiratory distress, Anxiety, agitation
  • Can lead to PEA Hemothorax: Blood in the pleural space. Assessment Finding
    • Persistent Blood lost following chest tube insertion
  • Hemorrhagic shock: pallor, tachycardia, hypotension, cool peripheries
  • External thoracic injury
  • Decrease Breath sounds and decrease chest movement
  • dullness ipsilaterally
  • Anxiety/ Agitation.