TNCC 9th Edition Exam Questions and
Answers (Latest 2026)
Which intervention is recommended regarding the use of
drug-assisted intubation and rapid sequence intubation? -
Correct Answers ✅Pre-oxygenate to prolong the time to
hypoxia
Which normal anatomic or physiologic change in an older
adult places them at a higher risk for aspiration? - Correct
Answers ✅Relaxed muscles of the oropharynx
A patient has been diagnosed with an incomplete spinal cord
injury at L1. Which finding would indicate sacral sparing? -
Correct Answers ✅Voluntary anal sphincter tone
An adult patient weighing 75 kg sustained partial and full
thickness burns to 32% of their body 2 hours prior to arrival.
Intravenous fluid resuscitation was calculated to be 400
mL/hour. The urine output over the last hour was 15mL. What
intervention should the nurse anticipate? - Correct Answers
✅Increase isotonic crystalloid infusion rate
A patient is diagnosed with a T12 spinal cord injury following
a 20-foot fall. Which finding is consistent with spinal shock? -
Correct Answers ✅Loss of reflexes
A patient is brought to the emergency department following a
motor vehicle rollover and is complaining of left upper
abdominal pain and left shoulder pain. This presentation is
, TNCC 9th Edition Exam Questions and
Answers (Latest 2026)
most consistent with an injury to which organ? - Correct
Answers ✅Spleen
An adult patient is brought to the emergency department
following a motor vehicle collision with complaints of neck
pain. They have identified as a person in the process of
transitioning from male to female. What effect of hormone
therapy should be considered when planning care for this
patient? - Correct Answers ✅Testosterone therapy may
decrease blood pressure
Correct rationale: A person who is in the process of
transitioning from male to female will usually be taking
female hormones such as estrogen/estradiol to assist with the
transition. This can cause a decrease in muscle mass,
increased risk of thromboembolism, and possibly increased
bone density. These patients would not be taking
testosterone.
An adult patient presents to the emergency department after
sustaining severe facial injuries during an altercation. The
patient is awake, confused, and smells heavily of alcohol.
Pulse oximetry is 94% on room air. Immediate intubation
should be anticipated based on which clinical indicator? -
Correct Answers ✅Severe facial injuries
A patient involved in a high-speed rollover is complaining of
increased difficulty breathing. There is a small penetrating
Answers (Latest 2026)
Which intervention is recommended regarding the use of
drug-assisted intubation and rapid sequence intubation? -
Correct Answers ✅Pre-oxygenate to prolong the time to
hypoxia
Which normal anatomic or physiologic change in an older
adult places them at a higher risk for aspiration? - Correct
Answers ✅Relaxed muscles of the oropharynx
A patient has been diagnosed with an incomplete spinal cord
injury at L1. Which finding would indicate sacral sparing? -
Correct Answers ✅Voluntary anal sphincter tone
An adult patient weighing 75 kg sustained partial and full
thickness burns to 32% of their body 2 hours prior to arrival.
Intravenous fluid resuscitation was calculated to be 400
mL/hour. The urine output over the last hour was 15mL. What
intervention should the nurse anticipate? - Correct Answers
✅Increase isotonic crystalloid infusion rate
A patient is diagnosed with a T12 spinal cord injury following
a 20-foot fall. Which finding is consistent with spinal shock? -
Correct Answers ✅Loss of reflexes
A patient is brought to the emergency department following a
motor vehicle rollover and is complaining of left upper
abdominal pain and left shoulder pain. This presentation is
, TNCC 9th Edition Exam Questions and
Answers (Latest 2026)
most consistent with an injury to which organ? - Correct
Answers ✅Spleen
An adult patient is brought to the emergency department
following a motor vehicle collision with complaints of neck
pain. They have identified as a person in the process of
transitioning from male to female. What effect of hormone
therapy should be considered when planning care for this
patient? - Correct Answers ✅Testosterone therapy may
decrease blood pressure
Correct rationale: A person who is in the process of
transitioning from male to female will usually be taking
female hormones such as estrogen/estradiol to assist with the
transition. This can cause a decrease in muscle mass,
increased risk of thromboembolism, and possibly increased
bone density. These patients would not be taking
testosterone.
An adult patient presents to the emergency department after
sustaining severe facial injuries during an altercation. The
patient is awake, confused, and smells heavily of alcohol.
Pulse oximetry is 94% on room air. Immediate intubation
should be anticipated based on which clinical indicator? -
Correct Answers ✅Severe facial injuries
A patient involved in a high-speed rollover is complaining of
increased difficulty breathing. There is a small penetrating
