TNCC 8TH EDITION FINAL SCRIPT 2026
COMPLETE TRAUMA NURSING QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS PACKAGE
◉ Why is a measure of serum lactate obtained in the initial
assessment of a trauma patient?
Answer: To gauge end-organ perfusion and tissue hypoxia
◉ A patient is thrown against a car during a tornado and presents
with obvious bilateral femoral fractures. The patient is pale, alert,
disoriented, and has delayed capillary refill. Which of the following
interventions would be most appropriate for this patient based on
the disaster triage principles?
Answer: Initiate two large-caliber intravenous lines for Ringer's
lactate solution administration
◉ 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?
Answer: globe rupture
◉ EMS brings a patient who fell while riding his bicycle. Using the
American College of Surgeons screening guidelines, which
COMPLETE TRAUMA NURSING QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS PACKAGE
◉ Why is a measure of serum lactate obtained in the initial
assessment of a trauma patient?
Answer: To gauge end-organ perfusion and tissue hypoxia
◉ A patient is thrown against a car during a tornado and presents
with obvious bilateral femoral fractures. The patient is pale, alert,
disoriented, and has delayed capillary refill. Which of the following
interventions would be most appropriate for this patient based on
the disaster triage principles?
Answer: Initiate two large-caliber intravenous lines for Ringer's
lactate solution administration
◉ 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?
Answer: globe rupture
◉ EMS brings a patient who fell while riding his bicycle. Using the
American College of Surgeons screening guidelines, which
