TNCC WRITTEN EXAM PREP 2026
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS DETAILED
TRAUMA NURSING STUDY MATERIAL
GRADED A+
◉ What considerations may be appropriate to keep the patient in
the staff safe when caring for an obese patient?
Answer: -having multiple people stand them up or sit them up in
bed
◉ What are some ways to provide sensitivity care for obese patient?
Answer: - try not to be judgmental about weight
-develop trusting relationships with them
◉ What are some anatomical or physiological differences in an older
adult that can affect the components of the primary survey and
should be considered when caring for these patients?
Answer: - decreased airway protection due to reduced muscle tone
in the pharynx
- diminished chest wall compliance leading to poorer ventilation,
- fragile skin with increased risk of tears
- decreased cardiac reserve
, - reduced renal function
- potential cognitive impairments which can hinder communication
and cooperation during assessment.
◉ What are the most common mechanisms of injury in older adult
adults? Why?
Answer: Most common MOI is falls, often caused by wet surfaces,
poor lighting, inadequate footwear, cluttered pathways, along with
weakness, gait, and balance impairments, and use of psychoactive
medications
◉ How does your facility define older
Answer: over the age of 65
◉ What comorbidities or other factor should be considered when
providing care for older trauma patients?
Answer: HTN
CVD
DM
CKD
COPD
hx of stroke
anticoagulations on board
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS DETAILED
TRAUMA NURSING STUDY MATERIAL
GRADED A+
◉ What considerations may be appropriate to keep the patient in
the staff safe when caring for an obese patient?
Answer: -having multiple people stand them up or sit them up in
bed
◉ What are some ways to provide sensitivity care for obese patient?
Answer: - try not to be judgmental about weight
-develop trusting relationships with them
◉ What are some anatomical or physiological differences in an older
adult that can affect the components of the primary survey and
should be considered when caring for these patients?
Answer: - decreased airway protection due to reduced muscle tone
in the pharynx
- diminished chest wall compliance leading to poorer ventilation,
- fragile skin with increased risk of tears
- decreased cardiac reserve
, - reduced renal function
- potential cognitive impairments which can hinder communication
and cooperation during assessment.
◉ What are the most common mechanisms of injury in older adult
adults? Why?
Answer: Most common MOI is falls, often caused by wet surfaces,
poor lighting, inadequate footwear, cluttered pathways, along with
weakness, gait, and balance impairments, and use of psychoactive
medications
◉ How does your facility define older
Answer: over the age of 65
◉ What comorbidities or other factor should be considered when
providing care for older trauma patients?
Answer: HTN
CVD
DM
CKD
COPD
hx of stroke
anticoagulations on board
