Questions and Answers 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 answer ✅Expedite transfer to the closest trauma center
Which of the following considerations is the most important when
caring for a geriatric trauma pt? -
correct answer ✅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 answer ✅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 answer ✅Smell of ETOH on breath
, TNCC Test Prep Exam Actual
Questions and Answers 2026
What is the effect of hypothermia on the oxyhemoglobin
dissociation curve? -
correct answer ✅hemoglobin does not readily release O2 for use
by the tissues
Which of the following is a component of the trauma triad of
death? -
correct answer ✅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 answer ✅Complete
Which of the following is an expected finding in a pt with a tube
thoracstomy connected to a chest drainage system? -
correct answer ✅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? -