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
