TNCC 9TH EDITION EXAM LATEST UPDATED

Understanding the kinematic concepts associated with the mechanism of injury and energy transfer can initially assist the trauma care provider in which of the following? Anticipating the types of injuries that may be present Deciding whether law enforcement should be notified Determining needed laboratory tests Predicting the need for a surgical procedure 1 of 20 Term A trauma nurse cared for a child with devastating burns two weeks ago. The nurse called in sick for a couple of days and is now back working on the team. Which of the following behaviors would indicate this nurse is coping well? They are talking about taking the emergency nursing certification examination. They keep requesting to be assigned to the walk-in/ambulatory area They are impatient and snap at their coworkers. They are thinking about transferring out of the emergency department. 2 of 20 Term Which of the following is considered a cornerstone of a high-performance trauma team? Individual goals Use of TeamSTEPPS Identification of a single decision maker Effective communication 3 of 20 EXAM Term The general impression step in the initial assessment provides the opportunity to do which of the following? Assess for uncontrolled internal hemorrhage Accurately triage the patient Reprioritize circulation before airway or breathing. Activate the trauma team 4 of 20 Term A patient with a spinal cord injury at C5 is being cared for in the emergency department while awaiting transport to a trauma center. Which of the following represents the highest priority for ongoing assessment and management for this patient? maintain adequate respiratory status. administer balanced resuscitation fluid perform serial assessments of neurologic function maintain core temperature 5 of 20 Term While performing an assessment on a 13-month-old involved in a motor vehicle collision, the nurse identifies which of the following findings from the patient as a sign of possible altered mental status? Sunken fontanel Crying, but consolable Spontaneous movement of arms and legs Cooperation with the assessment