Tncc 9th Edition Study Guide Questions And Correct Answers

Using the American College of Surgeons screening guidelines what assessment finding would prompt the nurse to prepare a patient for cervical spine imaging ? {Ans: Alert with no neurologic deficits}A 36 year old patient has a deformity of left wrist after a fall. The patient is reluctant to move their hand due to pain. Which of the following is the most appropriate intervention? {Ans: Apply a splint and elevate the extremity above the level of the heart}A patient is brought to the emergency department with chest pain and shortness of breath following a high - speed motor vehicle collision in which they were the unrestrained driver There is crepitus to the left chest with clear and equal breath sounds . The vital signs are BP 80/40 mmHg HR 140 beats / minute , and RR 40 breaths / minute . Cardiac monitor shows sinus tachycardia with premature ventricular contractions . These findings are most consistent with which type of shock {Ans: Cardiogenic}An unresponsive patient has an oropharyngeal airway in place, shallow and labored respirations, and dusky skin. Medication for drug-assisted intubation have been administered but intubation was unsuccessful. What is the most appropriate next step? {Ans: