TNCC Test prep 8th Edition Exam
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A 56 y/o M involved in a MVC is brought to the ED. He complains of neck pain, SOB,
and diffuse abdominal pain. His GCS is 15, VS: BP 98/71, HR 125, RR 26, SpO2 94% on
high-flow O2 via NRB mask. Which is the priority intervention for this patient? -
✔✔Expedite transfer to the closest trauma center
Which of the following considerations is the most important when caring for a geriatric
trauma pt? - ✔✔a pertinent medical hx is crucial
Following a review of recent drills and a real disaster event, a hospital has identified
deficiencies and is taking steps to minimize the impact of a future disaster . Which
phase of the disaster life cycle does this describe? - ✔✔Mitigation
EMS brings a pt who fell while riding his bicycle. Using the American College of
Surgeobs screening guidelines, which assessment finding would prompt the RN to
prepare the pt for a radiologic spine clearance? - ✔✔smell of alcohol on breath
What is the effect of hypothermia on the oxyhemoglobin dissociation curve? -
✔✔hemoglobin does not readily release O2 for use by the tissues
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, Which of the following is a component of the trauma triad of death? - ✔✔acidosis
EMS brings a pt from MVC. VS: BP 90/49, HR 48, RR 12, temp 97.2F (36.2 C). The pt
exhibits urinary incontinence and priapism. These assessment findings are most
consistent with which of the following types of spinal cord injury? - ✔✔Complete
Which of the following is an expected finding in a pt with a tube thoracstomy connected
to a chest drainage system? - ✔✔flucuation in the water seal chamber
During the primary survey of an unconscious pt with multi-system trauma, the nurse
notes snoring respirations. What priority nursing interventions should be preformed
next? - ✔✔insert an oropharyngeal airway if there is no gag reflex
A 35 y/o M presents with facial trauma after being struck in the face with a baseball. A
teardrop-shaped left pupil is noted on exam. What type of injury is suspected? -
✔✔globe rupture
A trauma pt is restless and repeatedly asking "where am i?" VS upon arrival: BP 110/60,
HR96, RR 24. Her skin is cool and dry. Current VS are BP 104/84, HR 108, RR 28. The pt
is demonstrating s/sx of which stage of shock? - ✔✔compensated
An unresponsive trauma pt has an oropharygeal airway in place, shallow and labored
respirations, and dusky skin. The trauma team has administered medications for drug-
assisted intubation and attempted intubation but was unsuccessful. What is the most
appropriate immediate next step? - ✔✔ventilate with a bag mask device
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A 56 y/o M involved in a MVC is brought to the ED. He complains of neck pain, SOB,
and diffuse abdominal pain. His GCS is 15, VS: BP 98/71, HR 125, RR 26, SpO2 94% on
high-flow O2 via NRB mask. Which is the priority intervention for this patient? -
✔✔Expedite transfer to the closest trauma center
Which of the following considerations is the most important when caring for a geriatric
trauma pt? - ✔✔a pertinent medical hx is crucial
Following a review of recent drills and a real disaster event, a hospital has identified
deficiencies and is taking steps to minimize the impact of a future disaster . Which
phase of the disaster life cycle does this describe? - ✔✔Mitigation
EMS brings a pt who fell while riding his bicycle. Using the American College of
Surgeobs screening guidelines, which assessment finding would prompt the RN to
prepare the pt for a radiologic spine clearance? - ✔✔smell of alcohol on breath
What is the effect of hypothermia on the oxyhemoglobin dissociation curve? -
✔✔hemoglobin does not readily release O2 for use by the tissues
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, Which of the following is a component of the trauma triad of death? - ✔✔acidosis
EMS brings a pt from MVC. VS: BP 90/49, HR 48, RR 12, temp 97.2F (36.2 C). The pt
exhibits urinary incontinence and priapism. These assessment findings are most
consistent with which of the following types of spinal cord injury? - ✔✔Complete
Which of the following is an expected finding in a pt with a tube thoracstomy connected
to a chest drainage system? - ✔✔flucuation in the water seal chamber
During the primary survey of an unconscious pt with multi-system trauma, the nurse
notes snoring respirations. What priority nursing interventions should be preformed
next? - ✔✔insert an oropharyngeal airway if there is no gag reflex
A 35 y/o M presents with facial trauma after being struck in the face with a baseball. A
teardrop-shaped left pupil is noted on exam. What type of injury is suspected? -
✔✔globe rupture
A trauma pt is restless and repeatedly asking "where am i?" VS upon arrival: BP 110/60,
HR96, RR 24. Her skin is cool and dry. Current VS are BP 104/84, HR 108, RR 28. The pt
is demonstrating s/sx of which stage of shock? - ✔✔compensated
An unresponsive trauma pt has an oropharygeal airway in place, shallow and labored
respirations, and dusky skin. The trauma team has administered medications for drug-
assisted intubation and attempted intubation but was unsuccessful. What is the most
appropriate immediate next step? - ✔✔ventilate with a bag mask device
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