TNCC Written Exam 2022 Questions and
Solutions
Graded A
What is the best measure of the adequacy of cellular perfusion and helps
predict the outcome
... [Show More] of resuscitation? - correct answer Base deficit used in
conjunction with serum lactate
Will hypocapnia cause vasoconstriction or vasodilation, especially in the
cerebral vasculature? - correct answer Vasoconstriction
What results from tissue hypo perfusion and oxygen deficit? - correct answer
Metabolic acidosis
What type of shock results in generalized vasodilation? - correct answer
Neurogenic shock
Spinal cord injuries at C3-C5 causes loss of what nerves function, resulting in
what? - correct answer Phrenic nerve; paralyzed diaphragm and inability to
breath
Extremity elevation AT the level of the heart is beneficial for what type of
injury? - correct answer Compartment Syndrome
What is a high risk of frostbite? - correct answer Thrombus formation
What two medications can be administered to maintain perfusion after a
frostbite injury along with rewarming? - correct answer Tissue plasminogen
activator or non steroidal anti-inflammatory medication (NSAIDS)
An rise in diastolic blood pressures is a sign of increasing what? - correct
answer Peripheral resistance
What position will benefit the airway and work of breathing for the bariatric
patient? - correct answer Reverse Trendelenburg
Which phase of a blast results from flying debris, projectiles, and bomb
fragments causing lacerations or penetrating injuries? - correct answer
Secondary Phase
What phase of a blast results from any explosion-related illness or injury
including hyperglycemia, hypertension, angina, asthma, COPD, or sepsis? -
correct answer Quaternary Phase
What phase of a blast results from individuals being thrown by the blast and
impacting walls, ground, or any hard object? - correct answer Tertiary Phase
What phase of a blast results from impact of the over and under pressurization
wave with body surfaces. Injuries include blast lung, tympanic membrane
rupture, abdominal hemorrhage, globe rupture, and mild traumatic brain
injury? - correct answer Prim [Show Less]