ATCN PRETEST EXAM 2026|2027 QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS |LATEST UPDATE
A patient with suspected rib fractures has an SpO2 of 90% on room air. The nurse knows that the
approximate PaO2 level is: - Correct Answer -60 mmHg
Effective teamwork during a trauma resuscitation includes: - Correct Answer -Closed loop communication
with orders directed to an individual team member who confirms completion
The trauma nurse removes the patient's clothing to provide exposure during the initial assessment
recognizing it will: - Correct Answer -Improve visualization of injuries
A forty-two year old male arrives in the ED after a MCC. The neuro exam prior to intubation reveals: no
eye opening to stimulus, no verbal response, and rigid extension of the BUE. The initial GCS should be
documented asL - Correct Answer -4
The body regions which are the sites of major internal and external bleeding include: - Correct Answer -
Chest, abdomen, pelvis and external bleeding
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, A one year old infant with an intracerebral hemorrhage requires endotracheal intubation. What aspect of
this child's anatomy needs to be appreciated in order to provide an effective airway? - Correct Answer -
Short tracheal length may result in bronchus intubation and tube dislodgement
Preparation for a trauma patient includes: - Correct Answer -Assembling anticipated resources and
equipment and checking proper function
A nurse is asked to apply a splint on a patient with a closed wrist fracture. In carrying out the task, which
of the following describes how this injury should be immobilized? - Correct Answer -Flat on a padded
splint to include the hand to the elbow
In providing care to a patient with severe brain injury, the nurse plans interventions to maintain adequate
CPP including: - Correct Answer -Maintaining normal intravascular volume and MAP
A patient with suspected TBI is to be intubated using drug-assisted intubation with etomidate and
succinylcholine. The nurse knows that the most important consideration prior to the procedure is to: -
Correct Answer -Have an alternative airway plan ready
Carbon monoxide exposure should be suspected when: - Correct Answer -The patient was burned in an
enclosed space
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ANSWERS |LATEST UPDATE
A patient with suspected rib fractures has an SpO2 of 90% on room air. The nurse knows that the
approximate PaO2 level is: - Correct Answer -60 mmHg
Effective teamwork during a trauma resuscitation includes: - Correct Answer -Closed loop communication
with orders directed to an individual team member who confirms completion
The trauma nurse removes the patient's clothing to provide exposure during the initial assessment
recognizing it will: - Correct Answer -Improve visualization of injuries
A forty-two year old male arrives in the ED after a MCC. The neuro exam prior to intubation reveals: no
eye opening to stimulus, no verbal response, and rigid extension of the BUE. The initial GCS should be
documented asL - Correct Answer -4
The body regions which are the sites of major internal and external bleeding include: - Correct Answer -
Chest, abdomen, pelvis and external bleeding
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, A one year old infant with an intracerebral hemorrhage requires endotracheal intubation. What aspect of
this child's anatomy needs to be appreciated in order to provide an effective airway? - Correct Answer -
Short tracheal length may result in bronchus intubation and tube dislodgement
Preparation for a trauma patient includes: - Correct Answer -Assembling anticipated resources and
equipment and checking proper function
A nurse is asked to apply a splint on a patient with a closed wrist fracture. In carrying out the task, which
of the following describes how this injury should be immobilized? - Correct Answer -Flat on a padded
splint to include the hand to the elbow
In providing care to a patient with severe brain injury, the nurse plans interventions to maintain adequate
CPP including: - Correct Answer -Maintaining normal intravascular volume and MAP
A patient with suspected TBI is to be intubated using drug-assisted intubation with etomidate and
succinylcholine. The nurse knows that the most important consideration prior to the procedure is to: -
Correct Answer -Have an alternative airway plan ready
Carbon monoxide exposure should be suspected when: - Correct Answer -The patient was burned in an
enclosed space
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