TNCC WRITTEN EXAM WITH
CORRECT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2025
What is the best measure of the adequacy of cellular perfusion and helps predict the outcome
of resuscitation? - CORRECT-ANSWERSBase deficit used in conjunction with serum lactate
Will hypocapnia cause vasoconstriction or vasodilation, especially in the cerebral vasculature?
- CORRECT-ANSWERSVasoconstriction
What results from tissue hypo perfusion and oxygen deficit? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSMetabolic acidosis
What type of shock results in generalized vasodilation? - CORRECT-ANSWERSNeurogenic
shock
Spinal cord injuries at C3-C5 causes loss of what nerves function, resulting in what? -
CORRECT-ANSWERSPhrenic nerve; paralyzed diaphragm and inability to breath
,Extremity elevation AT the level of the heart is beneficial for what type of injury? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSCompartment Syndrome
What is a high risk of frostbite? - CORRECT-ANSWERSThrombus formation
What two medications can be administered to maintain perfusion after a frostbite injury
along with rewarming? - CORRECT-ANSWERSTissue plasminogen activator or non steroidal
anti-inflammatory medication (NSAIDS)
An rise in diastolic blood pressures is a sign of increasing what? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSPeripheral resistance
What position will benefit the airway and work of breathing for the bariatric patient? -
CORRECT-ANSWERSReverse Trendelenburg
Which phase of a blast results from flying debris, projectiles, and bomb fragments causing
lacerations or penetrating injuries? - CORRECT-ANSWERSSecondary Phase
, What phase of a blast results from any explosion-related illness or injury including
hyperglycemia, hypertension, angina, asthma, COPD, or sepsis? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSQuaternary Phase
What phase of a blast results from individuals being thrown by the blast and impacting walls,
ground, or any hard object? - CORRECT-ANSWERSTertiary Phase
What phase of a blast results from impact of the over and under pressurization wave with
body surfaces. Injuries include blast lung, tympanic membrane rupture, abdominal
hemorrhage, globe rupture, and mild traumatic brain injury? - CORRECT-ANSWERSPrimary
Phase
Signs of what include muscle pain or weakness, dark red or brown urine, general weakness or
malaise, and elevated creatinine kinase levels? - CORRECT-ANSWERSRhabdomyolosis
CORRECT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2025
What is the best measure of the adequacy of cellular perfusion and helps predict the outcome
of resuscitation? - CORRECT-ANSWERSBase deficit used in conjunction with serum lactate
Will hypocapnia cause vasoconstriction or vasodilation, especially in the cerebral vasculature?
- CORRECT-ANSWERSVasoconstriction
What results from tissue hypo perfusion and oxygen deficit? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSMetabolic acidosis
What type of shock results in generalized vasodilation? - CORRECT-ANSWERSNeurogenic
shock
Spinal cord injuries at C3-C5 causes loss of what nerves function, resulting in what? -
CORRECT-ANSWERSPhrenic nerve; paralyzed diaphragm and inability to breath
,Extremity elevation AT the level of the heart is beneficial for what type of injury? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSCompartment Syndrome
What is a high risk of frostbite? - CORRECT-ANSWERSThrombus formation
What two medications can be administered to maintain perfusion after a frostbite injury
along with rewarming? - CORRECT-ANSWERSTissue plasminogen activator or non steroidal
anti-inflammatory medication (NSAIDS)
An rise in diastolic blood pressures is a sign of increasing what? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSPeripheral resistance
What position will benefit the airway and work of breathing for the bariatric patient? -
CORRECT-ANSWERSReverse Trendelenburg
Which phase of a blast results from flying debris, projectiles, and bomb fragments causing
lacerations or penetrating injuries? - CORRECT-ANSWERSSecondary Phase
, What phase of a blast results from any explosion-related illness or injury including
hyperglycemia, hypertension, angina, asthma, COPD, or sepsis? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSQuaternary Phase
What phase of a blast results from individuals being thrown by the blast and impacting walls,
ground, or any hard object? - CORRECT-ANSWERSTertiary Phase
What phase of a blast results from impact of the over and under pressurization wave with
body surfaces. Injuries include blast lung, tympanic membrane rupture, abdominal
hemorrhage, globe rupture, and mild traumatic brain injury? - CORRECT-ANSWERSPrimary
Phase
Signs of what include muscle pain or weakness, dark red or brown urine, general weakness or
malaise, and elevated creatinine kinase levels? - CORRECT-ANSWERSRhabdomyolosis
