TNCC 8th Edition (A GRADED AND REVIEWED
2025) Questions And Answers A+ Grade 2026\2027
endotracheal tube
- correct answer The trauma nurse knows that placing a bariatric patient in a "ramped position" provides
better visualization during the insertion of which device?
subdural hematoma
- correct answer Tearing of the bridging veins is most frequently associated with which brain injury?
Elevated creatine kinase
- correct answer A patient is found lying on the floor after falling 13 hours ago. Which of the following
laboratory values is expected with a musculoskeletal complication associated with this presentation?
Initiate transfer to a trauma center
- correct answer A patient is brought to the emergency department of a rural hospital following a high-
speed motor vehicle collision. When significant abdominal and pelvic injuries are noted in the primary
survey, which of the following is the priority intervention?
bowel
- correct answer Which of the following injuries is LEAST likely to be promptly identified?
A 52-year-old diabetic male with a partial-thickness burn to the left lower leg
- correct answer Which of the following patients warrants referral to a burn center?
fat embolism
- correct answer A patient has been in the emergency department for several hours waiting to be
admitted. He sustained multiple rib fractures and a femur fracture after a fall. He has been awake, alert,
and complaining of leg pain. His wife reported that he suddenly became anxious and confused. Upon
reassessment, the patient is restless, with respiratory distress and petechiae to his neck. The patient is
exhibiting signs and symptoms most commonly associated with which of the follow conditions?
, Apply a splint and elevate the extremity ABOVE the level of the heart
- correct answer A 36-year old female has a deformity of the left wrist after a fall. She is reluctant to
move her hand due to pain. Which of the following is the most appropriate intervention?
Expedite transfer to the closest trauma center
- correct answer A 56-year-old male patient involved in a motor vehicle crash is brought to the
emergency department of a rural critical assess facility. He complaints of neck pain, shortness of breath,
and diffuse abdominal pain. His Glasgow Coma Score is 15. His vital signs are as follows: BP 98/71 mm
Hg, HR 125 beats/minute, RR 26 breaths/minute, SpO2 94% on high-flow oxygen via non-rebreather
mask. Which of the follow is the priority intervention for this patient?
CIWA-Ar of 36
- correct answer Which of the following values indicates the need for alcohol withdrawal interventions?
huddle
- correct answer A trauma patient is en route to a rural emergency department. Radiology notifies the
charge nurse that the computed tomography (CT) scanner will be out of service for several hours. The
team gathers to plan accordingly. Which of the following terms best describes this trauma team's
communication?
Bradycardia and absent motor function below the level of injury
- correct answer A patient with a complete spinal cord injury in neurogenic shock will demonstrate
hypotension and which other clinical signs?
It can worsen cord damage from a unstable spinal injury
- correct answer Which of the following is true about the log-roll maneuver?
velocity
- correct answer What factor contributes most to the kinetic energy of a body in motion?
Report your suspicion of maltreatment in accordance with local regulations
- correct answer A 5-year-old child presents to the ED with bruises to the upper arms and buttocks in
various stages of healing and multiple small, clean, round burns to the back. There are no abnormalities
found based on the pediatric assessment triangle or primary survey. Which of the following is the
priority nursing intervention?
2025) Questions And Answers A+ Grade 2026\2027
endotracheal tube
- correct answer The trauma nurse knows that placing a bariatric patient in a "ramped position" provides
better visualization during the insertion of which device?
subdural hematoma
- correct answer Tearing of the bridging veins is most frequently associated with which brain injury?
Elevated creatine kinase
- correct answer A patient is found lying on the floor after falling 13 hours ago. Which of the following
laboratory values is expected with a musculoskeletal complication associated with this presentation?
Initiate transfer to a trauma center
- correct answer A patient is brought to the emergency department of a rural hospital following a high-
speed motor vehicle collision. When significant abdominal and pelvic injuries are noted in the primary
survey, which of the following is the priority intervention?
bowel
- correct answer Which of the following injuries is LEAST likely to be promptly identified?
A 52-year-old diabetic male with a partial-thickness burn to the left lower leg
- correct answer Which of the following patients warrants referral to a burn center?
fat embolism
- correct answer A patient has been in the emergency department for several hours waiting to be
admitted. He sustained multiple rib fractures and a femur fracture after a fall. He has been awake, alert,
and complaining of leg pain. His wife reported that he suddenly became anxious and confused. Upon
reassessment, the patient is restless, with respiratory distress and petechiae to his neck. The patient is
exhibiting signs and symptoms most commonly associated with which of the follow conditions?
, Apply a splint and elevate the extremity ABOVE the level of the heart
- correct answer A 36-year old female has a deformity of the left wrist after a fall. She is reluctant to
move her hand due to pain. Which of the following is the most appropriate intervention?
Expedite transfer to the closest trauma center
- correct answer A 56-year-old male patient involved in a motor vehicle crash is brought to the
emergency department of a rural critical assess facility. He complaints of neck pain, shortness of breath,
and diffuse abdominal pain. His Glasgow Coma Score is 15. His vital signs are as follows: BP 98/71 mm
Hg, HR 125 beats/minute, RR 26 breaths/minute, SpO2 94% on high-flow oxygen via non-rebreather
mask. Which of the follow is the priority intervention for this patient?
CIWA-Ar of 36
- correct answer Which of the following values indicates the need for alcohol withdrawal interventions?
huddle
- correct answer A trauma patient is en route to a rural emergency department. Radiology notifies the
charge nurse that the computed tomography (CT) scanner will be out of service for several hours. The
team gathers to plan accordingly. Which of the following terms best describes this trauma team's
communication?
Bradycardia and absent motor function below the level of injury
- correct answer A patient with a complete spinal cord injury in neurogenic shock will demonstrate
hypotension and which other clinical signs?
It can worsen cord damage from a unstable spinal injury
- correct answer Which of the following is true about the log-roll maneuver?
velocity
- correct answer What factor contributes most to the kinetic energy of a body in motion?
Report your suspicion of maltreatment in accordance with local regulations
- correct answer A 5-year-old child presents to the ED with bruises to the upper arms and buttocks in
various stages of healing and multiple small, clean, round burns to the back. There are no abnormalities
found based on the pediatric assessment triangle or primary survey. Which of the following is the
priority nursing intervention?
