TNCC 9th Edition Final Exam | Updated Retake Version 2024

TNCC 9th Edition Final Exam | Updated Retake Version 2024 Diaphragm Injury from Penetrating Wound - ansDecreased breath sounds on the left side Patient with Rib and Femur Fractures - ansSudden anxiety and confusion as a concerning sign Petechiae - ansTiny red or purple spots on the skin American College of Surgeons screening guidelines - ansCriteria used to determine the need for cervical spine imaging Blast trauma - ansInjuries caused by explosions, categorized into primary, secondary, tertiary, or quaternary Nasopharyngeal airway - ansDevice inserted through the nose to maintain an open airway Pelvic binder - ansDevice used to stabilize pelvic fractures and reduce bleeding Balanced resuscitation - ansAdministering various blood products to stabilize a patient Disaster triage principles - ansGuidelines for prioritizing care in mass casualty incidents Needle decompression - ansEmergency procedure to relieve tension pneumothorax Tranexamic acid - ansMedication used to prevent excessive bleeding Spinal shock - ansTemporary loss of spinal reflex activity below the level of injury Mean arterial pressure (MAP) - ansAverage pressure in a patient's arteries during one cardiac cycle Reflex tachycardia - ansIncreased heart rate in response to low blood pressure Backboard - ansDevice used to immobilize a patient's spine during transport Priority Intervention for Active Bleeding - ansControl the bleeding Best Position for Intubation Visualization - ansRamped Priority Nursing Intervention for Decreased GCS - ansNotify the provider of the change Cause of Functional Grief - ansInability to live at home Nursing Intervention for Cold Exposure Injury - ansGently rewarm over 15 to 30 minutes Condition Exhibited by Nurse After Trauma Care - ansCompassion fatigue Rationale for Obtaining Serum Lactate Level in Trauma Patient - ansGauges end-organ perfusion and tissue hypoxia Consideration for Older Adult Trauma Patient - ansMedical history including current medications Priority Intervention for Diminished Breath Sounds Post-gunshot - ansPrepare for a definitive airway Organ Concerned with Upper Right Quadrant Tenderness - ansLiver Position for Ventilation in Obese Patient with Lumbar Fracture - ansFowler's Priority Nursing Intervention for Child with Bruises and Burns - ansReport your suspicion of maltreatment in accordance with local regulations Appropriate Intervention for Patient with Metal Rod in Thigh - ansLeave the rod in place and stabilize Focused assessment sonography for trauma - ansDetects as little as 30 mL of fluid in the abdominal cavity