TNCC EXAM WITH CORRECT
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025
Initial Assessment - CORRECT-ANSWERS1. Preparation and Triage
2. Primary Survery (ABCDE) with resuscitation adjuncts (F,G)
3. Reevaluation (consideration of transfer)
4. Secondary Survey (HI) with reevaluation adjuncts
5. Reevaluation and post resuscitation care
6. Definitive care of transfer to an appropriate trauma nurse
ABCDEFGHI - CORRECT-ANSWERS1. A- airway and Alertness with simultaneous cervical spinal
stabilization
2. B- breathing and Ventilation
3. circulation and control of hemorrhage
4. D - disability (neurologic status)
5. F - full set of vitals and Family presence
6. G - Get resuscitation adjuncts
L- Lab results (arterial gases, blood type and crossmatch)
M- monitor for continuous cardiac rhythm and rate assessment
,N- naso or orogastric tube consideration
O- oxygenation and ventilation analysis: Pulse oxygemetry and end-tidal caron dioxide (ETC02)
monitoring and capnopgraphy
H- History and head to toe assessment
I- Inspect posterior surfaces
When should PPE be placed: - CORRECT-ANSWERSBefore the arrival of the pt
Safe Care: - CORRECT-ANSWERSPt is at hospital in the right amount of time, right care, right
trauma facility, right resources
Major cause of preventable death: - CORRECT-ANSWERSUncontrolled Hemorrhage
If uncontrolled hemorrhage .. - CORRECT-ANSWERSreorganize care to C-ABC
Airway and AVPU: - CORRECT-ANSWERSUsed at the beginning of the initial assessment
1. A Alert. If the pt is alert he or she will be able to maintain his or her airway once it is clear.
2. V responds to verbal stimuli responds to pain. If the patient needs verbal stimulation to
respond, an airway adjunct may be needed to keep the tongue from obstructing the airway.
3. P responds to pain. If the pt. responds only to pain, he or she may not be able to maintain his
or her airway adjunct may need to be placed while further assessment is made to determine
the need for intubation.
, 4. U Unresponsive. If the pt. is unresponsive, announce it loudly to the team and direct
someone to chk in the pt is pulseless while assessing if the cause of the problem is the airway.
While assessing airway the patient is alert and responds to verbal stimuli you should.. -
CORRECT-ANSWERSask pt to pen his or her mouth
While assessing airway pt is unable to open mouth, responds only to pain, or is unresponsive
you should.. - CORRECT-ANSWERSjaw thrust maneuver to open airway and assess for
obstruction. If pt has a suspected csi, the jaw thrust procedure should be done by two
providers. One provider can maintain c-spine and the other can perform the jaw thrust
maneuver.
Inspect the mouth for: - CORRECT-ANSWERS1. The tongue obstructing the airway
2. loose or missing teeth
3. foreign objects
4. blood, vomit, or secretions'
5. edema
6. burns or evidence of inhalation injury
Auscultiate or listen for:
1. Obstructive airway sounds such as snoring or gurgling
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025
Initial Assessment - CORRECT-ANSWERS1. Preparation and Triage
2. Primary Survery (ABCDE) with resuscitation adjuncts (F,G)
3. Reevaluation (consideration of transfer)
4. Secondary Survey (HI) with reevaluation adjuncts
5. Reevaluation and post resuscitation care
6. Definitive care of transfer to an appropriate trauma nurse
ABCDEFGHI - CORRECT-ANSWERS1. A- airway and Alertness with simultaneous cervical spinal
stabilization
2. B- breathing and Ventilation
3. circulation and control of hemorrhage
4. D - disability (neurologic status)
5. F - full set of vitals and Family presence
6. G - Get resuscitation adjuncts
L- Lab results (arterial gases, blood type and crossmatch)
M- monitor for continuous cardiac rhythm and rate assessment
,N- naso or orogastric tube consideration
O- oxygenation and ventilation analysis: Pulse oxygemetry and end-tidal caron dioxide (ETC02)
monitoring and capnopgraphy
H- History and head to toe assessment
I- Inspect posterior surfaces
When should PPE be placed: - CORRECT-ANSWERSBefore the arrival of the pt
Safe Care: - CORRECT-ANSWERSPt is at hospital in the right amount of time, right care, right
trauma facility, right resources
Major cause of preventable death: - CORRECT-ANSWERSUncontrolled Hemorrhage
If uncontrolled hemorrhage .. - CORRECT-ANSWERSreorganize care to C-ABC
Airway and AVPU: - CORRECT-ANSWERSUsed at the beginning of the initial assessment
1. A Alert. If the pt is alert he or she will be able to maintain his or her airway once it is clear.
2. V responds to verbal stimuli responds to pain. If the patient needs verbal stimulation to
respond, an airway adjunct may be needed to keep the tongue from obstructing the airway.
3. P responds to pain. If the pt. responds only to pain, he or she may not be able to maintain his
or her airway adjunct may need to be placed while further assessment is made to determine
the need for intubation.
, 4. U Unresponsive. If the pt. is unresponsive, announce it loudly to the team and direct
someone to chk in the pt is pulseless while assessing if the cause of the problem is the airway.
While assessing airway the patient is alert and responds to verbal stimuli you should.. -
CORRECT-ANSWERSask pt to pen his or her mouth
While assessing airway pt is unable to open mouth, responds only to pain, or is unresponsive
you should.. - CORRECT-ANSWERSjaw thrust maneuver to open airway and assess for
obstruction. If pt has a suspected csi, the jaw thrust procedure should be done by two
providers. One provider can maintain c-spine and the other can perform the jaw thrust
maneuver.
Inspect the mouth for: - CORRECT-ANSWERS1. The tongue obstructing the airway
2. loose or missing teeth
3. foreign objects
4. blood, vomit, or secretions'
5. edema
6. burns or evidence of inhalation injury
Auscultiate or listen for:
1. Obstructive airway sounds such as snoring or gurgling
