TNCC practice exam
what is the key to a high-performance trauma team?
A. Individual goals
B. Use of TeamSTEPPS
C. Identification of a single decision maker
D. Effective communication - ansD. Effective communication
When obtaining a history for an injured patient, understanding the kinematic concepts
associated with the mechanism of injury and energy transfer can initially assist the trauma
provider in:
A. Evaluating and anticipating the types of injury that may be present
B. Deciding whether law enforcement should be notified
C. Determining needed laboratory tests
D. Predicting the need for a surgical procedure - ansA. Evaluating and anticipating the types
of injury that may be present
The major preventable cause of death in the trauma patient is:
A. Airway compromise
B. Ineffective ventilation
C. Secondary head injury
D. Uncontrolled hemorrhage - ansD. Uncontrolled hemorrhage
The across-the-room observation step in the initial assessment providers the opportunity to:
A. Assess for uncontrolled internal hemorrhage
B. Accurately triage the patient
C. Reprioritize circulation before airway or breathing
D. Activate the trauma team - ansC. Reprioritize circulation before airway or breathing
Which of the following accurately describes ventilation principles associated with a bag-
mask device?
A. Ventilate at a rate of 10 to 12 breaths/minute
B. Deliver 100% oxygen
C. Compress the bag-mask device completely
D. Maintain the oxygen saturation level between 92% and 94% - ansA. Ventilate at a rate of
10-12 breaths/minute
Which of the following is the best measure of the adequacy of cellular perfusion and helps to
predict the outcome of resuscitation?
A. End-tidal carbon dioxide
B. Hypoxia
C. Base deficit
what is the key to a high-performance trauma team?
A. Individual goals
B. Use of TeamSTEPPS
C. Identification of a single decision maker
D. Effective communication - ansD. Effective communication
When obtaining a history for an injured patient, understanding the kinematic concepts
associated with the mechanism of injury and energy transfer can initially assist the trauma
provider in:
A. Evaluating and anticipating the types of injury that may be present
B. Deciding whether law enforcement should be notified
C. Determining needed laboratory tests
D. Predicting the need for a surgical procedure - ansA. Evaluating and anticipating the types
of injury that may be present
The major preventable cause of death in the trauma patient is:
A. Airway compromise
B. Ineffective ventilation
C. Secondary head injury
D. Uncontrolled hemorrhage - ansD. Uncontrolled hemorrhage
The across-the-room observation step in the initial assessment providers the opportunity to:
A. Assess for uncontrolled internal hemorrhage
B. Accurately triage the patient
C. Reprioritize circulation before airway or breathing
D. Activate the trauma team - ansC. Reprioritize circulation before airway or breathing
Which of the following accurately describes ventilation principles associated with a bag-
mask device?
A. Ventilate at a rate of 10 to 12 breaths/minute
B. Deliver 100% oxygen
C. Compress the bag-mask device completely
D. Maintain the oxygen saturation level between 92% and 94% - ansA. Ventilate at a rate of
10-12 breaths/minute
Which of the following is the best measure of the adequacy of cellular perfusion and helps to
predict the outcome of resuscitation?
A. End-tidal carbon dioxide
B. Hypoxia
C. Base deficit
