TNCC ENA 9th Edition Pre Test Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
A patient arrives at the emergency department by private vehicle
after sustaining an injury to the right lower extremity while using a
saw. There is a large gaping wound to the right thigh area with
significant bleeding. What is the priority intervention?
A. Elevate the extremity to the level of the heart
B. Initiate direct pressure
C. Apply a tourniquet
D. Cover the open wound with sterile saline dressings -
correct answer ✅B. Initiate direct pressure
Rationale: The first step inn controlling any bleeding is application
of direct pressure.
What technique is most appropriate when obtaining a history from
a patient who has experienced a sexual assault?
A. Sitting next to the patient
B. Ensuring the patient answers all the questions
C. Asking for information only related to the assault
D. Applying active listening -
correct answer ✅D. Applying active listening
, TNCC ENA 9th Edition Pre Test Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Rationale: Therapeutic communication techniques such as active
listening decrease unintentional distress during the interaction.
What is the appropriate technique for palpating the pelvis for
stability?
A. Apply gentle pressure over the iliac crests, downward and
laterally
B. Apply gentle pressure over the iliac crests, downward and
medially
C. Apply firm pressure over the iliac crests, downward and laterally
D. Apply firm pressure over the iliac crests, downward and medially
-
correct answer ✅B. Apply gentle pressure over the iliac crests,
downward and medially
Rationale: To assess for pelvic instability, gentle pressure is applied
over the iliac crests, downward and medially.
A trauma nurse cared for a child with devastating burns two weeks
ago. The nurse called in sick for a couple of days and is now back
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
A patient arrives at the emergency department by private vehicle
after sustaining an injury to the right lower extremity while using a
saw. There is a large gaping wound to the right thigh area with
significant bleeding. What is the priority intervention?
A. Elevate the extremity to the level of the heart
B. Initiate direct pressure
C. Apply a tourniquet
D. Cover the open wound with sterile saline dressings -
correct answer ✅B. Initiate direct pressure
Rationale: The first step inn controlling any bleeding is application
of direct pressure.
What technique is most appropriate when obtaining a history from
a patient who has experienced a sexual assault?
A. Sitting next to the patient
B. Ensuring the patient answers all the questions
C. Asking for information only related to the assault
D. Applying active listening -
correct answer ✅D. Applying active listening
, TNCC ENA 9th Edition Pre Test Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Rationale: Therapeutic communication techniques such as active
listening decrease unintentional distress during the interaction.
What is the appropriate technique for palpating the pelvis for
stability?
A. Apply gentle pressure over the iliac crests, downward and
laterally
B. Apply gentle pressure over the iliac crests, downward and
medially
C. Apply firm pressure over the iliac crests, downward and laterally
D. Apply firm pressure over the iliac crests, downward and medially
-
correct answer ✅B. Apply gentle pressure over the iliac crests,
downward and medially
Rationale: To assess for pelvic instability, gentle pressure is applied
over the iliac crests, downward and medially.
A trauma nurse cared for a child with devastating burns two weeks
ago. The nurse called in sick for a couple of days and is now back
