TNCC Exam 8th edition study
with correct answers
2025/2026
All of these are considered a critical communication point in trauma care EXCEPT which of the
following? - correct answersDefusings A defusing is part of critical incident stress management
but is not considered a critical communication point in trauma care.
.During the primary survey of an unconscious patient with multi-system trauma, the nurse notes
snoring respirations. What priority nursing intervention should be performed next? - correct
answersInsert an oropharyngeal airway if there is no gag reflex Snoring respirations may
indicate airway obstruction from the tongue. Insert an airway adjunct to alleviate obstruction by
the tongue. Oropharyngeal airways can be used in patients without a gag reflex.
Which of the following is NOT considered a benefit of debriefings? - correct answersIdentifying
individuals who made mistakes during the traumatic event Debriefings are not used to single
out individuals who made mistakes. Debriefings are used to provide an opportunity to review
performance and identify areas for improvement with a sharing of individual responses.
What physiologic change in the elderly population increases the risk of traumatic injury? -
correct answersDecreased subcutaneous fat Decreased subcutaneous fat and thinning of the
skin increases the risk of injuries from soft tissue trauma and increases the risk of hypothermia
An intubated and sedated patient in the emergency department has multiple extremity injuries
with the potential for causing compartment syndrome. What is the most reliable indication of
compartment syndrome in a patient who is unconscious? - correct answersPressure Pressure
can be assessed in the limb by palpation or direct measurement. The compartment or limb will
feel tight or tense upon palpation. The skin may also appear taut and shiny.
with correct answers
2025/2026
All of these are considered a critical communication point in trauma care EXCEPT which of the
following? - correct answersDefusings A defusing is part of critical incident stress management
but is not considered a critical communication point in trauma care.
.During the primary survey of an unconscious patient with multi-system trauma, the nurse notes
snoring respirations. What priority nursing intervention should be performed next? - correct
answersInsert an oropharyngeal airway if there is no gag reflex Snoring respirations may
indicate airway obstruction from the tongue. Insert an airway adjunct to alleviate obstruction by
the tongue. Oropharyngeal airways can be used in patients without a gag reflex.
Which of the following is NOT considered a benefit of debriefings? - correct answersIdentifying
individuals who made mistakes during the traumatic event Debriefings are not used to single
out individuals who made mistakes. Debriefings are used to provide an opportunity to review
performance and identify areas for improvement with a sharing of individual responses.
What physiologic change in the elderly population increases the risk of traumatic injury? -
correct answersDecreased subcutaneous fat Decreased subcutaneous fat and thinning of the
skin increases the risk of injuries from soft tissue trauma and increases the risk of hypothermia
An intubated and sedated patient in the emergency department has multiple extremity injuries
with the potential for causing compartment syndrome. What is the most reliable indication of
compartment syndrome in a patient who is unconscious? - correct answersPressure Pressure
can be assessed in the limb by palpation or direct measurement. The compartment or limb will
feel tight or tense upon palpation. The skin may also appear taut and shiny.
