TNCC Test Prep A Questions and
Answers | Latest Version | 2024/2025 |
Correct & Verified
What is the preferred position for a pregnant trauma patient to optimize circulation?
✔✔ Tilted to the left side to relieve pressure on the vena cava
What are signs of cardiac tamponade in a trauma patient?
✔✔ Hypotension, muffled heart sounds, and jugular vein distension
What is the most important assessment in a patient with blunt abdominal trauma?
✔✔ Monitor for signs of internal bleeding, such as hypotension and abdominal distension
How do you assess for rib fractures in a trauma patient?
✔✔ Palpate for tenderness, observe breathing effort, and listen for crepitus
What should be done for a trauma patient with a suspected femur fracture?
✔✔ Immobilize the leg and assess distal pulses
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,How can you quickly assess for internal bleeding in a trauma patient?
✔✔ Perform a FAST exam and monitor for signs of shock
What is the first priority when assessing a trauma patient?
✔✔ Airway and cervical spine stabilization
How do you assess for adequate breathing in a trauma patient?
✔✔ Observe chest rise, listen for breath sounds, and check oxygen saturation
What is the most common cause of hypotension in trauma patients?
✔✔ Hemorrhagic shock
How do you identify a patient with a possible tension pneumothorax?
✔✔ Tracheal deviation, absent breath sounds on one side, and hypotension
What is the appropriate initial intervention for a patient with an open chest wound?
✔✔ Apply a three-sided occlusive dressing
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, Why is it important to establish two large-bore IV lines in a trauma patient?
✔✔ To allow rapid fluid resuscitation and blood product administration
What are the early signs of shock in a trauma patient?
✔✔ Tachycardia, cool clammy skin, and altered mental status
How can you assess for a pelvic fracture in an unstable patient?
✔✔ Observe for pelvic instability, bruising, and leg length discrepancy
What is the most important step in treating a patient with massive external bleeding?
✔✔ Apply direct pressure and use a tourniquet if necessary
How do you recognize a basilar skull fracture?
✔✔ Battle’s sign, raccoon eyes, and cerebrospinal fluid leakage from the nose or ears
What is the recommended method for opening the airway in a trauma patient with a suspected
cervical spine injury?
✔✔ Jaw thrust maneuver
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Answers | Latest Version | 2024/2025 |
Correct & Verified
What is the preferred position for a pregnant trauma patient to optimize circulation?
✔✔ Tilted to the left side to relieve pressure on the vena cava
What are signs of cardiac tamponade in a trauma patient?
✔✔ Hypotension, muffled heart sounds, and jugular vein distension
What is the most important assessment in a patient with blunt abdominal trauma?
✔✔ Monitor for signs of internal bleeding, such as hypotension and abdominal distension
How do you assess for rib fractures in a trauma patient?
✔✔ Palpate for tenderness, observe breathing effort, and listen for crepitus
What should be done for a trauma patient with a suspected femur fracture?
✔✔ Immobilize the leg and assess distal pulses
1
,How can you quickly assess for internal bleeding in a trauma patient?
✔✔ Perform a FAST exam and monitor for signs of shock
What is the first priority when assessing a trauma patient?
✔✔ Airway and cervical spine stabilization
How do you assess for adequate breathing in a trauma patient?
✔✔ Observe chest rise, listen for breath sounds, and check oxygen saturation
What is the most common cause of hypotension in trauma patients?
✔✔ Hemorrhagic shock
How do you identify a patient with a possible tension pneumothorax?
✔✔ Tracheal deviation, absent breath sounds on one side, and hypotension
What is the appropriate initial intervention for a patient with an open chest wound?
✔✔ Apply a three-sided occlusive dressing
2
, Why is it important to establish two large-bore IV lines in a trauma patient?
✔✔ To allow rapid fluid resuscitation and blood product administration
What are the early signs of shock in a trauma patient?
✔✔ Tachycardia, cool clammy skin, and altered mental status
How can you assess for a pelvic fracture in an unstable patient?
✔✔ Observe for pelvic instability, bruising, and leg length discrepancy
What is the most important step in treating a patient with massive external bleeding?
✔✔ Apply direct pressure and use a tourniquet if necessary
How do you recognize a basilar skull fracture?
✔✔ Battle’s sign, raccoon eyes, and cerebrospinal fluid leakage from the nose or ears
What is the recommended method for opening the airway in a trauma patient with a suspected
cervical spine injury?
✔✔ Jaw thrust maneuver
3
