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TNCC NOTES FOR WRITTEN EXAM, TNCC PREP, TNCC TEST PREP A 414 QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS What are the late signs of breathing compromise? - Answer--- Tracheal deviation - JVD What are signs of ineffective breathing? - Answer--- AMS - Cyanosis, especially around the mouth - Asymmetric expansion of chest wall - Paradoxical movement of the chest wall during inspiration and expiration - Use of accessory muscles or abdominal muscles or both or diaphragmatic breathing - Su...

TCRN Review - Special Situations (Shock, Psychosocial Issues Related to Trauma, SIRS & MODS)-212 questions with Complete Solutions on exam) Describe the process of Obstructive Shock. - CORRECT ANSWER Myocardium contracts against high afterload -> Sympathetic over activity leads to vasoconstriction in order to maintain BP -> Despite normal BP, organs are poorly perfused due to a reduction in blood flow -> Back pressure leads to venous congestion List the 4 Classifications of...

TCRN Review - Special Situations (Shock, Psychosocial Issues Related to Trauma, SIRS & MODS)-212 questions with Complete Solutions on exam) Describe the process of Obstructive Shock. - CORRECT ANSWER Myocardium contracts against high afterload -> Sympathetic over activity leads to vasoconstriction in order to maintain BP -> Despite normal BP, organs are poorly perfused due to a reduction in blood flow -> Back pressure leads to venous congestion List the 4 Classifications of...

TNCC NOTES FOR WRITTEN EXAM, TNCC PREP, TNCC TEST PREP A 414 QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS What are the late signs of breathing compromise? - Answer--- Tracheal deviation - JVD What are signs of ineffective breathing? - Answer--- AMS - Cyanosis, especially around the mouth - Asymmetric expansion of chest wall - Paradoxical movement of the chest wall during inspiration and expiration - Use of accessory muscles or abdominal muscles or both or diaphragmatic breathing - Su...