TNCC 9TH EDITION EXAM WITH
CORRECT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2025
Which intervention is recommended regarding the use of drug-assisted intubation and rapid
sequence intubation? - CORRECT-ANSWERSPre-oxygenate to prolong the time to hypoxia
Which normal anatomic or physiologic change in an older adult places them at a higher risk
for aspiration? - CORRECT-ANSWERSRelaxed muscles of the oropharynx
A patient has been diagnosed with an incomplete spinal cord injury at L1. Which finding would
indicate sacral sparing? - CORRECT-ANSWERSVoluntary anal sphincter tone
An adult patient weighing 75 kg sustained partial and full thickness burns to 32% of their
body 2 hours prior to arrival. Intravenous fluid resuscitation was calculated to be 400
mL/hour. The urine output over the last hour was 15mL. What intervention should the nurse
anticipate? - CORRECT-ANSWERSIncrease isotonic crystalloid infusion rate
, A patient is diagnosed with a T12 spinal cord injury following a 20-foot fall. Which finding is
consistent with spinal shock? - CORRECT-ANSWERSLoss of reflexes
A patient is brought to the emergency department following a motor vehicle rollover and is
complaining of left upper abdominal pain and left shoulder pain. This presentation is most
consistent with an injury to which organ? - CORRECT-ANSWERSSpleen
An adult patient is brought to the emergency department following a motor vehicle collision
with complaints of neck pain. They have identified as a person in the process of transitioning
from male to female. What effect of hormone therapy should be considered when planning
care for this patient? - CORRECT-ANSWERSTestosterone therapy may decrease blood
pressure
Correct rationale: A person who is in the process of transitioning from male to female will
usually be taking female hormones such as estrogen/estradiol to assist with the transition.
CORRECT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2025
Which intervention is recommended regarding the use of drug-assisted intubation and rapid
sequence intubation? - CORRECT-ANSWERSPre-oxygenate to prolong the time to hypoxia
Which normal anatomic or physiologic change in an older adult places them at a higher risk
for aspiration? - CORRECT-ANSWERSRelaxed muscles of the oropharynx
A patient has been diagnosed with an incomplete spinal cord injury at L1. Which finding would
indicate sacral sparing? - CORRECT-ANSWERSVoluntary anal sphincter tone
An adult patient weighing 75 kg sustained partial and full thickness burns to 32% of their
body 2 hours prior to arrival. Intravenous fluid resuscitation was calculated to be 400
mL/hour. The urine output over the last hour was 15mL. What intervention should the nurse
anticipate? - CORRECT-ANSWERSIncrease isotonic crystalloid infusion rate
, A patient is diagnosed with a T12 spinal cord injury following a 20-foot fall. Which finding is
consistent with spinal shock? - CORRECT-ANSWERSLoss of reflexes
A patient is brought to the emergency department following a motor vehicle rollover and is
complaining of left upper abdominal pain and left shoulder pain. This presentation is most
consistent with an injury to which organ? - CORRECT-ANSWERSSpleen
An adult patient is brought to the emergency department following a motor vehicle collision
with complaints of neck pain. They have identified as a person in the process of transitioning
from male to female. What effect of hormone therapy should be considered when planning
care for this patient? - CORRECT-ANSWERSTestosterone therapy may decrease blood
pressure
Correct rationale: A person who is in the process of transitioning from male to female will
usually be taking female hormones such as estrogen/estradiol to assist with the transition.
