TNCC Written Exam
correct answers(Actual test 100% verified)
What is the best measure of the adequacy of cellular perfusion and helps predict
the outcome of resuscitation? - CORRECT ANSWER Base deficit used in
conjunction with serum lactate
Will hypocapnia cause vasoconstriction or vasodilation, especially in the
cerebral vasculature? - CORRECT ANSWER Vasoconstriction
What results from tissue hypo perfusion and oxygen deficit? - CORRECT
ANSWER Metabolic acidosis
What type of shock results in generalized vasodilation? - CORRECT ANSWER
Neurogenic shock
Spinal cord injuries at C3-C5 causes loss of what nerves function, resulting in
what? - CORRECT ANSWER Phrenic nerve; paralyzed diaphragm and inability to
breath
Extremity elevation AT the level of the heart is beneficial for what type of
injury? - CORRECT ANSWER Compartment Syndrome
, What is a high risk of frostbite? - CORRECT ANSWER Thrombus formation
What two medications can be administered to maintain perfusion after a
frostbite injury along with rewarming? - CORRECT ANSWER Tissue
plasminogen activator or non steroidal anti-inflammatory medication (NSAIDS)
An rise in diastolic blood pressures is a sign of increasing what? - CORRECT
ANSWER Peripheral resistance
What position will benefit the airway and work of breathing for the bariatric
patient? - CORRECT ANSWER Reverse Trendelenburg
Which phase of a blast results from flying debris, projectiles, and bomb
fragments causing lacerations or penetrating injuries? - CORRECT ANSWER
Secondary Phase
What phase of a blast results from any explosion-related illness or injury
including hyperglycemia, hypertension, angina, asthma, COPD, or sepsis? -
CORRECT ANSWER Quaternary Phase
What phase of a blast results from individuals being thrown by the blast and
impacting walls, ground, or any hard object? - CORRECT ANSWER Tertiary
Phase
What phase of a blast results from impact of the over and under pressurization
wave with body surfaces. Injuries include blast lung, tympanic membrane
rupture, abdominal hemorrhage, globe rupture, and mild traumatic brain injury?
- CORRECT ANSWER Primary Phase