TNCC 8th Edition Provider Course
Exam Questions & Answers (Grade
A+)
The most reassuring finding for a male patient with hip pain after a
fall is which of the following?
a. A normal prostate exam
b. Absence of abdominal distention
c. A normal FAST exam
d. Pelvic stability -
correct answer ✅Pelvic Stability
You are treating a 27-year-old male in respiratory distress who was
involved in a house fire. Calculating total body surface area (TBSA)
burned is deferred due to the need for emergent intubation. At
what rate should you begin fluid resuscitation?
a. 1000 ml/hr
b. 500 ml/hr
c. 250 ml/hr
d. 125 ml/hr -
correct answer ✅500 ml/hr
,TNCC 8th Edition Provider Course
Exam Questions & Answers (Grade
A+)
Which of the following pulse pressures indicate early hypovolemic
shock?
a. Widened
b. Narrowed
c. Greater than 50
d. Increased -
correct answer ✅Narrowed
Why is a measure of serum lactate obtained in the initial
assessment of a trauma patient?
a. To measure oxygenation and ventilation
b. To quantify the base deficit for the adequacy of cellular perfusion
c. To gauge end-organ perfusion and tissue hypoxia
d. To determine the underlying cause of shock -
correct answer ✅To gauge end-organ perfusion and tissue hypoxia
, TNCC 8th Edition Provider Course
Exam Questions & Answers (Grade
A+)
A 35-year-old male 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?
a. Oculomotor nerve palsy
b. Globe rupture
c. Uncal herniation
d. Retinal detachment -
correct answer ✅Globe rupture
A trauma patient is restless and repeatedly asking "Where am I?".
Vital signs upon arrival were BP 110/60 mmHg, HR 96 beats/min
and RR 24 breaths/min. Her skin is cool and dry. Current vital signs
are BP 104/84 mmHg, HR 108 beats/min, and RR 28 breaths/min.
The patient is demonstrating signs and symptoms of which stage of
shock?
a. Compensated
b. Progressive
c. Irreversible
Exam Questions & Answers (Grade
A+)
The most reassuring finding for a male patient with hip pain after a
fall is which of the following?
a. A normal prostate exam
b. Absence of abdominal distention
c. A normal FAST exam
d. Pelvic stability -
correct answer ✅Pelvic Stability
You are treating a 27-year-old male in respiratory distress who was
involved in a house fire. Calculating total body surface area (TBSA)
burned is deferred due to the need for emergent intubation. At
what rate should you begin fluid resuscitation?
a. 1000 ml/hr
b. 500 ml/hr
c. 250 ml/hr
d. 125 ml/hr -
correct answer ✅500 ml/hr
,TNCC 8th Edition Provider Course
Exam Questions & Answers (Grade
A+)
Which of the following pulse pressures indicate early hypovolemic
shock?
a. Widened
b. Narrowed
c. Greater than 50
d. Increased -
correct answer ✅Narrowed
Why is a measure of serum lactate obtained in the initial
assessment of a trauma patient?
a. To measure oxygenation and ventilation
b. To quantify the base deficit for the adequacy of cellular perfusion
c. To gauge end-organ perfusion and tissue hypoxia
d. To determine the underlying cause of shock -
correct answer ✅To gauge end-organ perfusion and tissue hypoxia
, TNCC 8th Edition Provider Course
Exam Questions & Answers (Grade
A+)
A 35-year-old male 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?
a. Oculomotor nerve palsy
b. Globe rupture
c. Uncal herniation
d. Retinal detachment -
correct answer ✅Globe rupture
A trauma patient is restless and repeatedly asking "Where am I?".
Vital signs upon arrival were BP 110/60 mmHg, HR 96 beats/min
and RR 24 breaths/min. Her skin is cool and dry. Current vital signs
are BP 104/84 mmHg, HR 108 beats/min, and RR 28 breaths/min.
The patient is demonstrating signs and symptoms of which stage of
shock?
a. Compensated
b. Progressive
c. Irreversible
