TNCC 9th Edition Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
Which intervention is recommended regarding the use of drug-
assisted intubation and rapid sequence intubation? -
correct answer ✅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 answer ✅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 answer ✅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 answer ✅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 answer ✅Loss of reflexes
, TNCC 9th Edition Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
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 most consistent
with an injury to which organ? -
correct answer ✅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 answer ✅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
Answers (Grade A+)
Which intervention is recommended regarding the use of drug-
assisted intubation and rapid sequence intubation? -
correct answer ✅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 answer ✅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 answer ✅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 answer ✅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 answer ✅Loss of reflexes
, TNCC 9th Edition Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
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 most consistent
with an injury to which organ? -
correct answer ✅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 answer ✅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
