TNCC Written Exam 2026 UPDATED
ACTUAL EXAM GRADED A+
What is the best measure of the adequacy of cellular perfusion and helps predict
the outcome of resuscitation? - ANSWER Base deficit used in
conjunction with serum lactate
Will hypocapnia cause vasoconstriction or vasodilation, especially in the cerebral
vasculature? - ANSWER Vasoconstriction
What results from tissue hypo perfusion and oxygen deficit? - ANSWER
Metabolic acidosis
What type of shock results in generalized vasodilation? - ANSWER
Neurogenic shock
Spinal cord injuries at C3-C5 causes loss of what nerves function, resulting in
what? - ANSWER Phrenic nerve; paralyzed diaphragm and
inability to breath
,Extremity elevation AT the level of the heart is beneficial for what type of injury? -
ANSWER Compartment Syndrome
What is a high risk of frostbite? - ANSWER Thrombus
formation
What two medications can be administered to maintain perfusion after a frostbite
injury along with rewarming? - ANSWER Tissue plasminogen
activator or non steroidal anti-inflammatory medication (NSAIDS)
An rise in diastolic blood pressures is a sign of increasing what? -
ANSWER Peripheral resistance
What position will benefit the airway and work of breathing for the bariatric
patient? - ANSWER Reverse Trendelenburg
, Which phase of a blast results from flying debris, projectiles, and bomb fragments
causing lacerations or penetrating injuries? - ANSWER
Secondary Phase
What phase of a blast results from any explosion-related illness or injury including
hyperglycemia, hypertension, angina, asthma, COPD, or sepsis? -
ANSWER Quaternary Phase
What phase of a blast results from individuals being thrown by the blast and
impacting walls, ground, or any hard object? - ANSWER
Tertiary Phase
What phase of a blast results from impact of the over and under pressurization
wave with body surfaces. Injuries include blast lung, tympanic membrane rupture,
abdominal hemorrhage, globe rupture, and mild traumatic brain injury? -
ANSWER Primary Phase
Signs of what include muscle pain or weakness, dark red or brown urine, general
weakness or malaise, and elevated creatinine kinase levels? - ANSWER
Rhabdomyolosis
ACTUAL EXAM GRADED A+
What is the best measure of the adequacy of cellular perfusion and helps predict
the outcome of resuscitation? - ANSWER Base deficit used in
conjunction with serum lactate
Will hypocapnia cause vasoconstriction or vasodilation, especially in the cerebral
vasculature? - ANSWER Vasoconstriction
What results from tissue hypo perfusion and oxygen deficit? - ANSWER
Metabolic acidosis
What type of shock results in generalized vasodilation? - ANSWER
Neurogenic shock
Spinal cord injuries at C3-C5 causes loss of what nerves function, resulting in
what? - ANSWER Phrenic nerve; paralyzed diaphragm and
inability to breath
,Extremity elevation AT the level of the heart is beneficial for what type of injury? -
ANSWER Compartment Syndrome
What is a high risk of frostbite? - ANSWER Thrombus
formation
What two medications can be administered to maintain perfusion after a frostbite
injury along with rewarming? - ANSWER Tissue plasminogen
activator or non steroidal anti-inflammatory medication (NSAIDS)
An rise in diastolic blood pressures is a sign of increasing what? -
ANSWER Peripheral resistance
What position will benefit the airway and work of breathing for the bariatric
patient? - ANSWER Reverse Trendelenburg
, Which phase of a blast results from flying debris, projectiles, and bomb fragments
causing lacerations or penetrating injuries? - ANSWER
Secondary Phase
What phase of a blast results from any explosion-related illness or injury including
hyperglycemia, hypertension, angina, asthma, COPD, or sepsis? -
ANSWER Quaternary Phase
What phase of a blast results from individuals being thrown by the blast and
impacting walls, ground, or any hard object? - ANSWER
Tertiary Phase
What phase of a blast results from impact of the over and under pressurization
wave with body surfaces. Injuries include blast lung, tympanic membrane rupture,
abdominal hemorrhage, globe rupture, and mild traumatic brain injury? -
ANSWER Primary Phase
Signs of what include muscle pain or weakness, dark red or brown urine, general
weakness or malaise, and elevated creatinine kinase levels? - ANSWER
Rhabdomyolosis
