Tncc 9th Edition |74 Questions| With Correct Answers.

An unconscious patient arrives following a motor vehicle collision . The patient is on a backboard with a cervical collar in place and one intravenous line running . Respirations are shallow and there is active brisk bleeding from a large leg wound . What is the priority intervention for this patient ? {Ans: Control the bleeding}What is the most important consideration during the initial assessment when caring for an older adult who has sustained serious injuries ? {Ans: Medical history including current medications}An older adult presents to the emergency department with complaints of dizziness, headache, and nausea. The pt was involved in a motor vehicle collision 10 days ago. There was no loss of consciousness and a hematoma is noted to the forehead. The pt is currently on anticoagulant therapy. What is most likely the cause of their symptoms? {Ans: post-concussive syndrome}A patient with a traumatic brain injury has a mean arterial pressure ( MAP ) of 65 mm Hg ( 8.66 kPa ) and an intracranial pressure ( ICP ) of 22 mun Hg ( 2.93 kPa ) . Which finding is most likely an indication of the body's response to these findings ? {Ans: