TNCC PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What is the key to a high performing trauma team? - answerEffective communication
When obtaining a history for an injured patient, determining energy transfer through biochemical
data help the nurse to: - answerprepare for and anticipate injuries
The major preventable cause of death in the trauma patient is: - answeruncontrolled bleeding
The across-the-room observation step in the inital assessment provides the opportunity to: -
answerassess for uncontrolled bleeding and intervene
Which of the following accurately describes ventilation principles associated with a bag-mask
device? - answerVentilate 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? - answerBase deficit
According to the World Health Organization pain relief ladder, adjuvant medications are: -
answerTreatment for symptoms associated with pain
In a patient with severe traumatic brain injury, hypocapnia causes: - answerCerebral
vasoconstriction
A patient with a knife injury to the neck has an intact airway and is hemodynamically stable. He
complains of difficulty swallowing and speaking. Further assessment is indicated next for which of
the following conditions? - answerdamage to spinal cord
What is the appropriate technique to palpate the pelvis for stability? - answermedial and
, downward gentle pressure over iliac wings
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? - answerMonitor respiratory status
What is the first step to stop a hemorrhage associated with an amputated extremity? -
answerdirect pressure/tourniquet
Treatment for frostbite includes: - answeraspirin
A 30-week pregnant trauma patient's vital signs include a blood pressure of 94/72 mmHg and a
heart rate of 108 beats/min. Fetal heart tones are 124 beats/min. The emergency nurse interprets
the patient's hemodynamic findings as an indication of which of the following? - answernormal
vital signs
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 potential sign of mental
status changes? - answercooperates with assessment
What is the best position to maintain an open airway in the bariatric patient? - answerreverse
trandelenberg
The nurse is obtaining a history for a patient who presents following sexual assault. This history is
completed using which of the following techniques? - answeruse direct quotes to record
information
A trauma nurse cared for a child with devasting burns 2 weeks ago. She 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? - answerShe is talking about getting certification as emergency nurse
What is the key to a high performing trauma team? - answerEffective communication
When obtaining a history for an injured patient, determining energy transfer through biochemical
data help the nurse to: - answerprepare for and anticipate injuries
The major preventable cause of death in the trauma patient is: - answeruncontrolled bleeding
The across-the-room observation step in the inital assessment provides the opportunity to: -
answerassess for uncontrolled bleeding and intervene
Which of the following accurately describes ventilation principles associated with a bag-mask
device? - answerVentilate 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? - answerBase deficit
According to the World Health Organization pain relief ladder, adjuvant medications are: -
answerTreatment for symptoms associated with pain
In a patient with severe traumatic brain injury, hypocapnia causes: - answerCerebral
vasoconstriction
A patient with a knife injury to the neck has an intact airway and is hemodynamically stable. He
complains of difficulty swallowing and speaking. Further assessment is indicated next for which of
the following conditions? - answerdamage to spinal cord
What is the appropriate technique to palpate the pelvis for stability? - answermedial and
, downward gentle pressure over iliac wings
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? - answerMonitor respiratory status
What is the first step to stop a hemorrhage associated with an amputated extremity? -
answerdirect pressure/tourniquet
Treatment for frostbite includes: - answeraspirin
A 30-week pregnant trauma patient's vital signs include a blood pressure of 94/72 mmHg and a
heart rate of 108 beats/min. Fetal heart tones are 124 beats/min. The emergency nurse interprets
the patient's hemodynamic findings as an indication of which of the following? - answernormal
vital signs
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 potential sign of mental
status changes? - answercooperates with assessment
What is the best position to maintain an open airway in the bariatric patient? - answerreverse
trandelenberg
The nurse is obtaining a history for a patient who presents following sexual assault. This history is
completed using which of the following techniques? - answeruse direct quotes to record
information
A trauma nurse cared for a child with devasting burns 2 weeks ago. She 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? - answerShe is talking about getting certification as emergency nurse
