TNCC Written Exam
, What is the best measure of the adequacy of cellular perfusion and helps predict the outcome of resuscitation?
correct answerBase deficit used in conjunction with serum lactate
Will hypocapnia cause vasoconstriction or vasodilation, especially in the cerebral vasculature? correct
answerVasoconstriction
What results from tissue hypo perfusion and oxygen deficit? correct answerMetabolic acidosis
What type of shock results in generalized vasodilation? correct answerNeurogenic shock
Spinal cord injuries at C3-C5 causes loss of what nerves function, resulting in what? correct answerPhrenic nerve;
paralyzed diaphragm and inability to breath
Extremity elevation AT the level of the heart is beneficial for what type of injury? correct answerCompartment
Syndrome
What is a high risk of frostbite? correct answerThrombus formation
What two medications can be administered to maintain perfusion after a frostbite injury along with rewarming?
correct answerTissue plasminogen activator or non steroidal anti-inflammatory medication (NSAIDS)
An rise in diastolic blood pressures is a sign of increasing what? correct answerPeripheral resistance
, What is the best measure of the adequacy of cellular perfusion and helps predict the outcome of resuscitation?
correct answerBase deficit used in conjunction with serum lactate
Will hypocapnia cause vasoconstriction or vasodilation, especially in the cerebral vasculature? correct
answerVasoconstriction
What results from tissue hypo perfusion and oxygen deficit? correct answerMetabolic acidosis
What type of shock results in generalized vasodilation? correct answerNeurogenic shock
Spinal cord injuries at C3-C5 causes loss of what nerves function, resulting in what? correct answerPhrenic nerve;
paralyzed diaphragm and inability to breath
Extremity elevation AT the level of the heart is beneficial for what type of injury? correct answerCompartment
Syndrome
What is a high risk of frostbite? correct answerThrombus formation
What two medications can be administered to maintain perfusion after a frostbite injury along with rewarming?
correct answerTissue plasminogen activator or non steroidal anti-inflammatory medication (NSAIDS)
An rise in diastolic blood pressures is a sign of increasing what? correct answerPeripheral resistance
