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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
,TNCC test prepA, TNCC Notes for
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clearance? -
correct answer ✅Multiple requests for water
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
,TNCC test prepA, TNCC Notes for
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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? -
correct answer ✅insert an oropharyngeal airway if there is no gag
reflex
A 35 y/o M 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? -
correct answer ✅globe rupture
A trauma pt is restless and repeatedly asking "where am i?" VS
upon arrival: BP 110/60, HR96, RR 24. Her skin is cool and dry.
Current VS are BP 104/84, HR 108, RR 28. The pt is demonstrating
s/sx of which stage of shock? -
correct answer ✅compensated
, TNCC test prepA, TNCC Notes for
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8th Edition Exam Questions &
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An unresponsive trauma pt has an oropharygeal airway in place,
shallow and labored respirations, and dusky skin. The trauma team
has administered medications for drug-assisted intubation and
attempted intubation but was unsuccessful. What is the most
appropriate immediate next step? -
correct answer ✅ventilate with a bag mask device
When is the tertiary survey completed fora trauma pt? -
correct answer ✅within 24 hrs of trauma
An intubated and sedated pt in the ED has multiple extremity
injuries with the potential for causing compartment syndrome.
What is the most reliable indication of compartment syndrome in a
patient who is unconscious? -
correct answer ✅pressure
Which of the following is possible complication of positive-pressure
ventilation? -
correct answer ✅worsening pneumothorax
Written Exam, TNCC Notes for Written
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8th Edition Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
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
,TNCC test prepA, TNCC Notes for
Written Exam, TNCC Notes for Written
Exam, TNCC Prep, TNCC EXAM, TNCC
8th Edition Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
clearance? -
correct answer ✅Multiple requests for water
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
,TNCC test prepA, TNCC Notes for
Written Exam, TNCC Notes for Written
Exam, TNCC Prep, TNCC EXAM, TNCC
8th Edition Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
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? -
correct answer ✅insert an oropharyngeal airway if there is no gag
reflex
A 35 y/o M 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? -
correct answer ✅globe rupture
A trauma pt is restless and repeatedly asking "where am i?" VS
upon arrival: BP 110/60, HR96, RR 24. Her skin is cool and dry.
Current VS are BP 104/84, HR 108, RR 28. The pt is demonstrating
s/sx of which stage of shock? -
correct answer ✅compensated
, TNCC test prepA, TNCC Notes for
Written Exam, TNCC Notes for Written
Exam, TNCC Prep, TNCC EXAM, TNCC
8th Edition Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
An unresponsive trauma pt has an oropharygeal airway in place,
shallow and labored respirations, and dusky skin. The trauma team
has administered medications for drug-assisted intubation and
attempted intubation but was unsuccessful. What is the most
appropriate immediate next step? -
correct answer ✅ventilate with a bag mask device
When is the tertiary survey completed fora trauma pt? -
correct answer ✅within 24 hrs of trauma
An intubated and sedated pt in the ED has multiple extremity
injuries with the potential for causing compartment syndrome.
What is the most reliable indication of compartment syndrome in a
patient who is unconscious? -
correct answer ✅pressure
Which of the following is possible complication of positive-pressure
ventilation? -
correct answer ✅worsening pneumothorax
