TNCC Test Prep 8th Edition Questions
and Answers | Latest Version | 2024/2025
| Correct & Verified
What is the first intervention for a trauma patient with suspected internal bleeding and signs of
shock?
✔✔ Initiate massive transfusion protocol and provide rapid fluid resuscitation
What is the best way to assess for aortic injury in a blunt trauma patient?
✔✔ Obtain a CT angiogram of the chest to evaluate for vascular injury
What is the most important intervention for a patient with a suspected spinal cord injury?
✔✔ Maintain spinal immobilization and assess neurological function
What is the best initial management for a trauma patient with an open femur fracture?
✔✔ Cover the wound with a sterile dressing and apply traction
What is the first action for a patient with suspected airway burns after smoke inhalation?
✔✔ Administer high-flow oxygen and prepare for early intubation
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,What is the priority intervention for a pregnant trauma patient in her third trimester?
✔✔ Place in left lateral tilt position to relieve pressure on the vena cava
What is the best way to prevent hypothermia in a trauma patient?
✔✔ Use warm IV fluids, heated blankets, and a warm environment
What is the first intervention for a trauma patient with a suspected cardiac tamponade?
✔✔ Perform pericardiocentesis to relieve pressure on the heart
What is the best way to assess circulation in a patient with a suspected extremity injury?
✔✔ Check distal pulses, capillary refill, and skin color
What is the immediate concern for a patient with an electrical burn injury?
✔✔ Cardiac arrhythmias and deep tissue damage
What is the first action when a trauma patient presents with paradoxical chest wall movement?
✔✔ Provide pain control and assist with ventilation if needed
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, What is the priority action for a patient with a traumatic amputation?
✔✔ Apply a tourniquet and control bleeding
What is the most effective way to assess for signs of increased intracranial pressure?
✔✔ Monitor for changes in level of consciousness, pupil response, and vital signs
What is the priority intervention for a patient with a suspected traumatic bladder rupture?
✔✔ Avoid catheterization and obtain imaging
What is the best initial step when treating a patient with suspected compartment syndrome?
✔✔ Remove restrictive dressings and prepare for fasciotomy
What is the immediate action for a trauma patient with exposed abdominal organs?
✔✔ Cover with a moist, sterile dressing and avoid reintroducing them
What is the most important sign of a basilar skull fracture?
✔✔ Battle’s sign, raccoon eyes, and cerebrospinal fluid leakage
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and Answers | Latest Version | 2024/2025
| Correct & Verified
What is the first intervention for a trauma patient with suspected internal bleeding and signs of
shock?
✔✔ Initiate massive transfusion protocol and provide rapid fluid resuscitation
What is the best way to assess for aortic injury in a blunt trauma patient?
✔✔ Obtain a CT angiogram of the chest to evaluate for vascular injury
What is the most important intervention for a patient with a suspected spinal cord injury?
✔✔ Maintain spinal immobilization and assess neurological function
What is the best initial management for a trauma patient with an open femur fracture?
✔✔ Cover the wound with a sterile dressing and apply traction
What is the first action for a patient with suspected airway burns after smoke inhalation?
✔✔ Administer high-flow oxygen and prepare for early intubation
1
,What is the priority intervention for a pregnant trauma patient in her third trimester?
✔✔ Place in left lateral tilt position to relieve pressure on the vena cava
What is the best way to prevent hypothermia in a trauma patient?
✔✔ Use warm IV fluids, heated blankets, and a warm environment
What is the first intervention for a trauma patient with a suspected cardiac tamponade?
✔✔ Perform pericardiocentesis to relieve pressure on the heart
What is the best way to assess circulation in a patient with a suspected extremity injury?
✔✔ Check distal pulses, capillary refill, and skin color
What is the immediate concern for a patient with an electrical burn injury?
✔✔ Cardiac arrhythmias and deep tissue damage
What is the first action when a trauma patient presents with paradoxical chest wall movement?
✔✔ Provide pain control and assist with ventilation if needed
2
, What is the priority action for a patient with a traumatic amputation?
✔✔ Apply a tourniquet and control bleeding
What is the most effective way to assess for signs of increased intracranial pressure?
✔✔ Monitor for changes in level of consciousness, pupil response, and vital signs
What is the priority intervention for a patient with a suspected traumatic bladder rupture?
✔✔ Avoid catheterization and obtain imaging
What is the best initial step when treating a patient with suspected compartment syndrome?
✔✔ Remove restrictive dressings and prepare for fasciotomy
What is the immediate action for a trauma patient with exposed abdominal organs?
✔✔ Cover with a moist, sterile dressing and avoid reintroducing them
What is the most important sign of a basilar skull fracture?
✔✔ Battle’s sign, raccoon eyes, and cerebrospinal fluid leakage
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