TNCC Notes for Written Exam
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Terms in this set (104)
A branch of mechanics (energy
What is transfer) that refers to motion and
kinematics? does not consider the concepts of
force and mass of the object or body.
A body at rest will remain at rest. A
What is Newton's
body in motion will remain in motion
First Law?
until acted on by an outside force.
What is the Law Energy can neither be created nor
of Conservation destroyed. It is only changed from
of Energy? one form to another.
What is Newton's Force equals mass multiplied by
Second Law? acceleration of deceleration.
What is kinetic KE equals 1/2 the mass (M) multiplied
energy (KE)? by the velocity squared.
, A = Airway with simultaneous cervical
spine protection
What is the B = Breathing
Mnemonic for the C = Circulation
Initial D = Disability (neurologic status)
Assessment? E = Expose/Environmental controls
(remove clothing and keep the patient
warm)
F = Full set of VS/Focused adjuncts
(includes cardiac monitor, urinary
catheter, and gastric tube)/Family
presence
What is the
G = Give comfort measures (verbal
Mnemonic for the
reassurance, touch, and
Secondary
pharmacologic and
Assessment?
nonpharmacologic management of
pain).
H = Hx and Head-to-toe assessment
I = Inspect posterior surfaces
Auscultate the lungs bilaterally at the
Where do you
second intercostal space
listen to
midclavicular line and at the fifth
auscultate breath
intercostal space at the anterior
sounds?
axillary line.
,What are the late - Tracheal deviation
signs of breathing - JVD
compromise?
- AMS
- Cyanosis, especially around the
mouth
- Asymmetric expansion of chest wall
- Paradoxical movement of the chest
wall during inspiration and expiration
- Use of accessory muscles or
What are signs of
abdominal muscles or both or
ineffective
diaphragmatic breathing
breathing?
- Sucking chest wounds
- Absent or diminished breath sounds
- Administer O2 via NRB or assist
ventilations with a bag-mask device,
as indicated
- Anticipate definitive airway
management to support ventilation.
Upon initial A tight-fitting nonrebreather mask at
assessment, what 12-15 lpm.
type of oxygen
should be used
for a pt breathing
effectively?
, What intervention - Insert 2 large caliber IV's
should be done if - Administer warmed isotonic
a pt presents with crystalloid solution at an appropriate
effective rate
circulation?
- Tachycardia
- AMS
What are signs of - Uncontrolled external bleeding
ineffective - Pale, cool, moist skin
circulation? - Distended or abnormally flattened
external jugular veins
- Distant heart sounds
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Terms in this set (104)
A branch of mechanics (energy
What is transfer) that refers to motion and
kinematics? does not consider the concepts of
force and mass of the object or body.
A body at rest will remain at rest. A
What is Newton's
body in motion will remain in motion
First Law?
until acted on by an outside force.
What is the Law Energy can neither be created nor
of Conservation destroyed. It is only changed from
of Energy? one form to another.
What is Newton's Force equals mass multiplied by
Second Law? acceleration of deceleration.
What is kinetic KE equals 1/2 the mass (M) multiplied
energy (KE)? by the velocity squared.
, A = Airway with simultaneous cervical
spine protection
What is the B = Breathing
Mnemonic for the C = Circulation
Initial D = Disability (neurologic status)
Assessment? E = Expose/Environmental controls
(remove clothing and keep the patient
warm)
F = Full set of VS/Focused adjuncts
(includes cardiac monitor, urinary
catheter, and gastric tube)/Family
presence
What is the
G = Give comfort measures (verbal
Mnemonic for the
reassurance, touch, and
Secondary
pharmacologic and
Assessment?
nonpharmacologic management of
pain).
H = Hx and Head-to-toe assessment
I = Inspect posterior surfaces
Auscultate the lungs bilaterally at the
Where do you
second intercostal space
listen to
midclavicular line and at the fifth
auscultate breath
intercostal space at the anterior
sounds?
axillary line.
,What are the late - Tracheal deviation
signs of breathing - JVD
compromise?
- AMS
- Cyanosis, especially around the
mouth
- Asymmetric expansion of chest wall
- Paradoxical movement of the chest
wall during inspiration and expiration
- Use of accessory muscles or
What are signs of
abdominal muscles or both or
ineffective
diaphragmatic breathing
breathing?
- Sucking chest wounds
- Absent or diminished breath sounds
- Administer O2 via NRB or assist
ventilations with a bag-mask device,
as indicated
- Anticipate definitive airway
management to support ventilation.
Upon initial A tight-fitting nonrebreather mask at
assessment, what 12-15 lpm.
type of oxygen
should be used
for a pt breathing
effectively?
, What intervention - Insert 2 large caliber IV's
should be done if - Administer warmed isotonic
a pt presents with crystalloid solution at an appropriate
effective rate
circulation?
- Tachycardia
- AMS
What are signs of - Uncontrolled external bleeding
ineffective - Pale, cool, moist skin
circulation? - Distended or abnormally flattened
external jugular veins
- Distant heart sounds
