TNCC Test Prep Exam Questions and
Answers (Latest 2026)
A 56 y/o M pt involved in a motor vehicle crash is brought to
the ED of a rural critical access facility. He complains of neck
pain, SOB, and diffuse abd pain. His GCS is 15. His VS: BP
98/71, HR 125, RR 26, SpO2 94% on high-flow O2 via NRB
mask. Which of the following is the priority intervention for
this patient? - Correct Answers ✅Expedite transfer to the
closest trauma center
Which of the following considerations is the most important
when caring for a geriatric trauma pt? - Correct Answers
✅a pertinent medical hx is crucial
Following a review of recent drills and a real disaster event, a
hospital has identified deficiencies and is taking steps to
minimize the impact of a future disaster . Which phase of the
disaster life cycle does this describe? - Correct Answers
✅Mitigation
EMS brings a pt who fell while riding his bicycle. Using the
American College of Surgeobs screening guidelines, which
assessment finding would prompt the RN to prepare the pt for
a radiologic spine clearance? - Correct Answers ✅Smell of
ETOH on breath
What is the effect of hypothermia on the oxyhemoglobin
dissociation curve? - Correct Answers ✅hemoglobin does
not readily release O2 for use by the tissues
, TNCC Test Prep Exam Questions and
Answers (Latest 2026)
Which of the following is a component of the trauma triad of
death? - Correct Answers ✅acidosis
EMS brings a pt from MVC. VS: BP 90/49, HR 48, RR 12, temp
97.2F (36.2 C). The pt exhibits urinary incontinence and
priapism. These assessment findings are most consistent with
which of the following types of spinal cord injury? - Correct
Answers ✅Complete
Which of the following is an expected finding in a pt with a
tube thoracstomy connected to a chest drainage system? -
Correct Answers ✅flucuation in the water seal chamber
During the primary survey of an unconscious pt with multi-
system trauma, the nurse notes snoring respirations. What
priority nursing interventions should be preformed next? -
Correct Answers ✅insert an oropharyngeal airway if there
is no gag reflex
A 35 y/o M presents with facial trauma after being struck in
the face with a baseball. A teardrop-shaped left pupil is noted
on exam. What type of injury is suspected? - Correct
Answers ✅globe rupture
A trauma pt is restless and repeatedly asking "where am i?"
VS upon arrival: BP 110/60, HR96, RR 24. Her skin is cool and
dry. Current VS are BP 104/84, HR 108, RR 28. The pt is
Answers (Latest 2026)
A 56 y/o M pt involved in a motor vehicle crash is brought to
the ED of a rural critical access facility. He complains of neck
pain, SOB, and diffuse abd pain. His GCS is 15. His VS: BP
98/71, HR 125, RR 26, SpO2 94% on high-flow O2 via NRB
mask. Which of the following is the priority intervention for
this patient? - Correct Answers ✅Expedite transfer to the
closest trauma center
Which of the following considerations is the most important
when caring for a geriatric trauma pt? - Correct Answers
✅a pertinent medical hx is crucial
Following a review of recent drills and a real disaster event, a
hospital has identified deficiencies and is taking steps to
minimize the impact of a future disaster . Which phase of the
disaster life cycle does this describe? - Correct Answers
✅Mitigation
EMS brings a pt who fell while riding his bicycle. Using the
American College of Surgeobs screening guidelines, which
assessment finding would prompt the RN to prepare the pt for
a radiologic spine clearance? - Correct Answers ✅Smell of
ETOH on breath
What is the effect of hypothermia on the oxyhemoglobin
dissociation curve? - Correct Answers ✅hemoglobin does
not readily release O2 for use by the tissues
, TNCC Test Prep Exam Questions and
Answers (Latest 2026)
Which of the following is a component of the trauma triad of
death? - Correct Answers ✅acidosis
EMS brings a pt from MVC. VS: BP 90/49, HR 48, RR 12, temp
97.2F (36.2 C). The pt exhibits urinary incontinence and
priapism. These assessment findings are most consistent with
which of the following types of spinal cord injury? - Correct
Answers ✅Complete
Which of the following is an expected finding in a pt with a
tube thoracstomy connected to a chest drainage system? -
Correct Answers ✅flucuation in the water seal chamber
During the primary survey of an unconscious pt with multi-
system trauma, the nurse notes snoring respirations. What
priority nursing interventions should be preformed next? -
Correct Answers ✅insert an oropharyngeal airway if there
is no gag reflex
A 35 y/o M presents with facial trauma after being struck in
the face with a baseball. A teardrop-shaped left pupil is noted
on exam. What type of injury is suspected? - Correct
Answers ✅globe rupture
A trauma pt is restless and repeatedly asking "where am i?"
VS upon arrival: BP 110/60, HR96, RR 24. Her skin is cool and
dry. Current VS are BP 104/84, HR 108, RR 28. The pt is
