TNCC NINTH EDITION COMPREHENSIVE
TEST PAPER 2026 FULL QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
⩥Why is it critical to perform frequent reevaluation and reassessment on
primary survey in an older patient? Answer: older adults often have
underlying medical conditions that can mask or exacerbate injuries,
leading to a delayed presentation of symptoms, and their physiological
reserve is typically lower, meaning their condition can deteriorate
rapidly even with seemingly minor injuries
⩥What are the signs of dermal treatment? Answer: swelling, bruising,
tenderness, redness
⩥What are reporting requirements for suspected elder malt treatment in
your region? Answer: - poor hygiene
-inadequate nutrition
- poor living conditions
- unexplained bed sores
- any patient reporting abuse
⩥What is the team activation process at your facility when a pregnant
trauma patient arrives? Answer: we dont have a trauma activation for
pregnant women lol
,⩥What resources are available at your facility for labor and delivery?
Answer: a labor and delivery bag we had at the trap house and call L&D
⩥What equipment or supplies may be needed for a pregnant trauma
patient? Where are these supplies located in your facility? Answer: we
have most of them in the trauma 1 room, otherwise page OB
⩥What intervention specific to pregnancy with a gestation of greater
than 20 weeks should you consider if a patient is in shock? How is this
accomplished? Answer: the patient should be laid on her left side to
relieve pressure from the inferior vena cava to improve blood flow to the
heart and back into circulation
⩥Why are signs of hypovolemic shock, especially significant in a
pregnant patient? Answer: - increased blood pressure is an early sign
- decreased fetal heart rate
-oliguria
-tissue hypoxia
-mental change
- MAP under 50
⩥What injury specific of pregnancy may occur? What signs and
symptoms would you anticipate for these injuries? Answer: lower back
pain, pelvic pain, abdominal pain, vaginal bleeding
, ⩥What is the process at your facility when a patient presents who has
been sexually assaulted? Answer: calling craig crisis center and letting
the patient know that we have called on their behalf. if they want to get
the process started, they have to go to the center to get the process going
⩥Is there a sexual assault nurse examiner who responds to your
department? Answer: nope, patient must go to craig crisis
⩥What are the mandated reporting laws in your area for sexual assault
victims? Answer: There is mandatory reporting of suspected child
victims of physical and sexual assault and neglect. There is no
mandatory reporting for adult victims (18 years and older) unless the
adult victim cannot make their own healthcare decisions i.e., those
patients who have a legal guardian who makes decisions for them
⩥What is trauma informed care? How is it integrated into your care for
trauma patients at your facility? Answer: Trauma-informed care (TIC) is
a framework for understanding and responding to the effects of trauma
in healthcare, social service, and other settings. This can be implemented
by setting aside a set amount of time to sit with the patient and go at
their pace. be very patient with them.
⩥What is the respond pneumonic? How have you used these approaches
when caring for trauma patients in the past? Answer: Reassure
Establish rapport
TEST PAPER 2026 FULL QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
⩥Why is it critical to perform frequent reevaluation and reassessment on
primary survey in an older patient? Answer: older adults often have
underlying medical conditions that can mask or exacerbate injuries,
leading to a delayed presentation of symptoms, and their physiological
reserve is typically lower, meaning their condition can deteriorate
rapidly even with seemingly minor injuries
⩥What are the signs of dermal treatment? Answer: swelling, bruising,
tenderness, redness
⩥What are reporting requirements for suspected elder malt treatment in
your region? Answer: - poor hygiene
-inadequate nutrition
- poor living conditions
- unexplained bed sores
- any patient reporting abuse
⩥What is the team activation process at your facility when a pregnant
trauma patient arrives? Answer: we dont have a trauma activation for
pregnant women lol
,⩥What resources are available at your facility for labor and delivery?
Answer: a labor and delivery bag we had at the trap house and call L&D
⩥What equipment or supplies may be needed for a pregnant trauma
patient? Where are these supplies located in your facility? Answer: we
have most of them in the trauma 1 room, otherwise page OB
⩥What intervention specific to pregnancy with a gestation of greater
than 20 weeks should you consider if a patient is in shock? How is this
accomplished? Answer: the patient should be laid on her left side to
relieve pressure from the inferior vena cava to improve blood flow to the
heart and back into circulation
⩥Why are signs of hypovolemic shock, especially significant in a
pregnant patient? Answer: - increased blood pressure is an early sign
- decreased fetal heart rate
-oliguria
-tissue hypoxia
-mental change
- MAP under 50
⩥What injury specific of pregnancy may occur? What signs and
symptoms would you anticipate for these injuries? Answer: lower back
pain, pelvic pain, abdominal pain, vaginal bleeding
, ⩥What is the process at your facility when a patient presents who has
been sexually assaulted? Answer: calling craig crisis center and letting
the patient know that we have called on their behalf. if they want to get
the process started, they have to go to the center to get the process going
⩥Is there a sexual assault nurse examiner who responds to your
department? Answer: nope, patient must go to craig crisis
⩥What are the mandated reporting laws in your area for sexual assault
victims? Answer: There is mandatory reporting of suspected child
victims of physical and sexual assault and neglect. There is no
mandatory reporting for adult victims (18 years and older) unless the
adult victim cannot make their own healthcare decisions i.e., those
patients who have a legal guardian who makes decisions for them
⩥What is trauma informed care? How is it integrated into your care for
trauma patients at your facility? Answer: Trauma-informed care (TIC) is
a framework for understanding and responding to the effects of trauma
in healthcare, social service, and other settings. This can be implemented
by setting aside a set amount of time to sit with the patient and go at
their pace. be very patient with them.
⩥What is the respond pneumonic? How have you used these approaches
when caring for trauma patients in the past? Answer: Reassure
Establish rapport
