Why is a measure of serum lactate obtained in the initial assessment of the trauma patient?
Answer: c - CORRECT ANSWER-a) to measure oxygenation and ventilation b) to quantify the base deficit for the adequacy of cellular perfusion
c) *to gauge end-organ perfusion and tissue hypoxia ** d) to determine the underlying cause of shock
A trauma patient is restless and repeatedly asking "where am I?" vital signs upon arrival were BP 100/60 mm Hg, HR 96 beats/min, and RR 24 breaths/min. Her skin is cool and dry. Current vital signs are BP 104/84mm Hg, HR 108, RR 28 breaths/min. The patient is demonstrating signs and symptoms of which stage of shock?
Answer: A - CORRECT ANSWER-A) compensated ** B) Progressive
C) irreversible
D) decompensated
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2023 TNCC Physical Assessments BRAND NEW . What is the Trauma Assessment Mnemonic? - correct answerA = Airway with simultaneous cervical spine stabilization/immobilization B = Breathing C = Circulation D = Disability (neurologic status) E = Expose pati...
Why is a measure of serum lactate obtained in the initial assessment of the trauma patient? Answer: c - CORRECT ANSWER-a) to measure oxygenation and ventilation b) to quantify the base deficit for the adequacy of cellular perfusion c) *to gauge end-organ p...
TNCC Written 100 % PASS 2023] CORRECTLY VERIFIED. What is the best measure of the adequacy of cellular perfusion and helps predict the outcome of resuscitation? Base deficit used in conjunction with serum lactate Will hypocapnia cause vasoconst...