TNCC 9TH EDITION EXAM LATEST VERSION
2024 WITH COMPLETE 100 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS ALREADY
GRADED A+
A patient fell two weeks ago, striking their head. Today, the patient presented with a
persistent headache and nausea and was diagnosed with a small subdural hematoma.
The patient has been in the ED for 24 hours awaiting an inpatient bed. The night shift
nurse reports the patient has been anxious, restless, shaky, and vomited twice during
the night. The patient states they couldn't sleep because a young child kept coming into
the room. What is the most likely cause for these signs and symptoms?
A. increase intracranial pressure
B. alcohol withdrawal
C. rhabdomyolysis
D. pulmonary embolus
Treatment for frostbite can include which of the following interventions?
A. warms the affected part over 30-60 minutes
B. use gentle friction to improve circulation
C. administer tissue plasminogen activator
D. leave all of the blisters intact
A patient with a spinal cord injury at C5 is being cared for in the emergency department
while awaiting transport to a trauma center. Which of the following represents the
highest priority for ongoing assessment and management for this patient?
A. maintains adequate respiratory status.
B. administer balanced resuscitation fluid
C. perform serial assessments of neurologic function
D. maintain core temperature
,Following a bomb explosion, fragmentation injuries from the bomb or objects in the
environment are examples of which phase of injury?
A. primary
B. secondary
C. tertiary
D. quaternary
A trauma nurse cared for a child with devastating burns two weeks ago. The nurse
called in sick for a couple of days and is now back working on the team. Which of the
following behaviors would indicate this nurse is coping well?
A. They are talking about taking the emergency nursing certification examination.
B. They keep requesting to be assigned to the walk-in/ambulatory area
C. They are impatient and snap at their coworkers.
D. They are thinking about transferring out of the emergency department
Which of the following accurately describes ventilation principles associated with use of
a bag-mask device for an adult?
A. Compress the bag-mask device at a rate of one breath every 6 seconds.
B. Delivers 100% oxygen.
C. Squeeze the bag-mask device completely for each breath.
D. Maintain the oxygen saturation levels between 92% and 94%.
The general impression step in the initial assessment provides the opportunity to do
which of the following?
A. Assess for uncontrolled internal hemorrhage
B. Accurately triage the patient
C. Reprioritize circulation before airway or breathing.
D. Activate the trauma team
The vital signs of a pregnant trauma patient at 30 weeks include a blood pressure of
94/62 mm Hg and a heart rate of 108 beats/minute. Fetal heart tones are 124
, beats/minute. The emergency nurse interprets the patient's hemodynamic findings as
an indication of which of the following?
A. Decompensated shock
B. Normal vital signs in pregnancy
C. Compensated shock
D. Supine hypotension syndrome
While performing an assessment on a 13-month-old involved in a motor vehicle
collision, the nurse identifies which of the following findings from the patient as a sign of
possible altered mental status?
A. Sunken fontanel
B. Crying, but consolable
C. Spontaneous movement of arms and legs
D. Cooperation with the assessment
A patient involved in a MVC has sustained a fracture to the second rib of the anterior left
chest. Which concurrent injury is most commonly associated with this fracture?
A. Blunt cardiac injury
B. Brachial plexus injury
C. Pneumothorax
D. Hem thorax
A patient arrives at the emergency department by private vehicle after sustaining an
injury to the right lower extremity while using a saw. There is a large gaping wound to
the right thigh area with significant bleeding. What is the priority intervention?
A. Elevate the extremity to the level of the heart
B. Initiate direct pressure
C. Apply a tourniquet
D. Cover the open wound with sterile saline dressings
What is the best position for maintaining an open airway in the obese patient?
2024 WITH COMPLETE 100 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS ALREADY
GRADED A+
A patient fell two weeks ago, striking their head. Today, the patient presented with a
persistent headache and nausea and was diagnosed with a small subdural hematoma.
The patient has been in the ED for 24 hours awaiting an inpatient bed. The night shift
nurse reports the patient has been anxious, restless, shaky, and vomited twice during
the night. The patient states they couldn't sleep because a young child kept coming into
the room. What is the most likely cause for these signs and symptoms?
A. increase intracranial pressure
B. alcohol withdrawal
C. rhabdomyolysis
D. pulmonary embolus
Treatment for frostbite can include which of the following interventions?
A. warms the affected part over 30-60 minutes
B. use gentle friction to improve circulation
C. administer tissue plasminogen activator
D. leave all of the blisters intact
A patient with a spinal cord injury at C5 is being cared for in the emergency department
while awaiting transport to a trauma center. Which of the following represents the
highest priority for ongoing assessment and management for this patient?
A. maintains adequate respiratory status.
B. administer balanced resuscitation fluid
C. perform serial assessments of neurologic function
D. maintain core temperature
,Following a bomb explosion, fragmentation injuries from the bomb or objects in the
environment are examples of which phase of injury?
A. primary
B. secondary
C. tertiary
D. quaternary
A trauma nurse cared for a child with devastating burns two weeks ago. The nurse
called in sick for a couple of days and is now back working on the team. Which of the
following behaviors would indicate this nurse is coping well?
A. They are talking about taking the emergency nursing certification examination.
B. They keep requesting to be assigned to the walk-in/ambulatory area
C. They are impatient and snap at their coworkers.
D. They are thinking about transferring out of the emergency department
Which of the following accurately describes ventilation principles associated with use of
a bag-mask device for an adult?
A. Compress the bag-mask device at a rate of one breath every 6 seconds.
B. Delivers 100% oxygen.
C. Squeeze the bag-mask device completely for each breath.
D. Maintain the oxygen saturation levels between 92% and 94%.
The general impression step in the initial assessment provides the opportunity to do
which of the following?
A. Assess for uncontrolled internal hemorrhage
B. Accurately triage the patient
C. Reprioritize circulation before airway or breathing.
D. Activate the trauma team
The vital signs of a pregnant trauma patient at 30 weeks include a blood pressure of
94/62 mm Hg and a heart rate of 108 beats/minute. Fetal heart tones are 124
, beats/minute. The emergency nurse interprets the patient's hemodynamic findings as
an indication of which of the following?
A. Decompensated shock
B. Normal vital signs in pregnancy
C. Compensated shock
D. Supine hypotension syndrome
While performing an assessment on a 13-month-old involved in a motor vehicle
collision, the nurse identifies which of the following findings from the patient as a sign of
possible altered mental status?
A. Sunken fontanel
B. Crying, but consolable
C. Spontaneous movement of arms and legs
D. Cooperation with the assessment
A patient involved in a MVC has sustained a fracture to the second rib of the anterior left
chest. Which concurrent injury is most commonly associated with this fracture?
A. Blunt cardiac injury
B. Brachial plexus injury
C. Pneumothorax
D. Hem thorax
A patient arrives at the emergency department by private vehicle after sustaining an
injury to the right lower extremity while using a saw. There is a large gaping wound to
the right thigh area with significant bleeding. What is the priority intervention?
A. Elevate the extremity to the level of the heart
B. Initiate direct pressure
C. Apply a tourniquet
D. Cover the open wound with sterile saline dressings
What is the best position for maintaining an open airway in the obese patient?
