ATCN PRETEST QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS 100% CORRECT
A fluid bolus of warmed crystalloid solution may be
ordered in the initial treatment of shock. Which
statement is true concerning the volume of the bolus? -
correct answer- It is limited to one liter
A forty-two year old male arrives in the ED after a MCC.
The neuro exam prior to intubation reveals: no eye
opening to stimulus, no verbal response, and rigid
extension of the BUE. The initial GCS should be
documented asL - correct answer- 4
A healthy pregnant female can lose what volume of blood
before exhibiting signs and symptoms of hypovolemic
shock? - correct answer- 1,200-1,500 mL
A nurse is asked to apply a splint on a patient with a
closed wrist fracture. In carrying out the task, which of the
, following describes how this injury should be
immobilized? - correct answer- Flat on a
padded splint to include the hand to the elbow
A one year old infant with an intracerebral hemorrhage
requires endotracheal intubation. What aspect of this
child's anatomy needs to be appreciated in order to
provide an effective airway? - correct answer-
Short tracheal length may result in bronchus intubation
and tube dislodgement
A patient with a splinted open left midshaft tip fib fracture
is transported to your hospital via EMS. What should be
included in the assessment of the extremity once the
primary survey is completed? - correct answer-
Assess for changes in limb function, perfusion and
neurologic status
A patient with suspected rib fractures has an SpO2 of 90%
on room air. The nurse knows that the approximate PaO2
level is: - correct answer- 60 mmHg
ANSWERS WITH VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS 100% CORRECT
A fluid bolus of warmed crystalloid solution may be
ordered in the initial treatment of shock. Which
statement is true concerning the volume of the bolus? -
correct answer- It is limited to one liter
A forty-two year old male arrives in the ED after a MCC.
The neuro exam prior to intubation reveals: no eye
opening to stimulus, no verbal response, and rigid
extension of the BUE. The initial GCS should be
documented asL - correct answer- 4
A healthy pregnant female can lose what volume of blood
before exhibiting signs and symptoms of hypovolemic
shock? - correct answer- 1,200-1,500 mL
A nurse is asked to apply a splint on a patient with a
closed wrist fracture. In carrying out the task, which of the
, following describes how this injury should be
immobilized? - correct answer- Flat on a
padded splint to include the hand to the elbow
A one year old infant with an intracerebral hemorrhage
requires endotracheal intubation. What aspect of this
child's anatomy needs to be appreciated in order to
provide an effective airway? - correct answer-
Short tracheal length may result in bronchus intubation
and tube dislodgement
A patient with a splinted open left midshaft tip fib fracture
is transported to your hospital via EMS. What should be
included in the assessment of the extremity once the
primary survey is completed? - correct answer-
Assess for changes in limb function, perfusion and
neurologic status
A patient with suspected rib fractures has an SpO2 of 90%
on room air. The nurse knows that the approximate PaO2
level is: - correct answer- 60 mmHg
