Tncc 9th Edition Tnp Study Guide Graded A+

C.Inotropic support {Ans: A driver involved in a high-speed motor vehicle collision arrives in the emergency department. The vehicle's air-bag failed to deploy. The patient is drowsy but arousable and complaining of chest pain with ecchymosis noted to the chest. The patient is tachycardic and hypotensive with no evidence of uncontrolled bleeding. Cardiac monitor shows premature ventricular contractions. Which of the following is the most appropriate intervention for this patient? A.Rapid fluid boluses B.Tranexamic acid administration C.Inotropic support D.Hemostatic resuscitation}C.Gauges end-organ perfusion and tissue hypoxia {Ans: What is the rationale for obtaining a serum lactate level during the initial assessment of a trauma patient? A.Measures oxygenation and ventilation B.Assesses the degree of alkalosis and base deficit C.Gauges end-organ perfusion and tissue hypoxia D.Determines the underlying cause of shock}A.Reverse Trendelenburg {Ans: What position optimizes ventilation in the obese patient with a lumbar fracture? A.Reverse Trendelenburg B.Supine C.Prone D.Fowler's}In Step 15 of "Exposure and Environment" {Ans: At what point PRIOR TO the head-to-toe is the patient inspected for obvious injuries?}B.Increased oxygen consumption {Ans: A trauma patient who is 30-weeks pregnant arrives at the emergency department following a motor vehicle collision. Which normal physiologic change should be considered