TNCC 9th edi. Test Prep Questions With Correct Answers

An adult patient who sustained a severe head trauma has been intubated and has been manually ventilated via a bag mask device at a rate of 18 breaths per minute. The patient has received one intravenous fluid bolus of 500 ML of warmed isotonic crystalloid solution. The PaCO2 is 30 and a pulse ox symmetry is 92%. BP is 142/70. What is the most important intervention to manage the cerebral blood flow? - ANSWER-decrease the rate of manual ventillation An older patient with a history of anticoagulant use presents after a fall at home the previous day. 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? - ANSWER-subdural hematoma An adult who fell from a second story roof is brought to the emergency department by private vehicle - ANSWER-ABC A trauma patient is restless and repeatedly asking "where am I?" Vitals upon arrival were BP 110/60, HR96, RR 24. Her skin is cool and dry. Current VS are BP 104/84, HR 108, RR 28. The pt is demonstrating s/sx of which stage of shock? - ANSWER-compensated A 35-year-old male 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? - ANSWER-globe rupture An adult patient with a restraint passenger involved in a high-speed motor vehicle collision. The passenger - ANSWER- What intravascular solution is most commonly use for patients who have sustained burns? - ANSWER-Lactated Ringers (LR)