TNCC Practice Exam Questions and
Answers | Latest Version | 2024/2025 |
Correct & Verified
What is the immediate priority when arriving at a trauma scene?
✔✔ Ensure scene safety before approaching the patient
What is the most common cause of airway obstruction in an unconscious trauma patient?
✔✔ Tongue falling back into the airway
What is the best way to maintain spinal alignment in an unconscious trauma patient?
✔✔ Manual in-line stabilization
What is the first step in treating a patient with an evisceration injury?
✔✔ Cover the exposed organs with a moist, sterile dressing
What is the most common early sign of hypovolemic shock?
✔✔ Tachycardia
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,What is the best way to assess oxygenation in a trauma patient?
✔✔ Continuous pulse oximetry and arterial blood gases
What is the most important factor in preventing traumatic brain injury complications?
✔✔ Maintain normal intracranial pressure and oxygenation
What is the first step in managing a patient with a suspected pneumothorax?
✔✔ Assess breath sounds and respiratory effort
What is the primary treatment for a patient with a suspected myocardial contusion?
✔✔ Monitor for arrhythmias and provide supportive care
What is the most important consideration when administering fluids to a trauma patient?
✔✔ Avoid over-resuscitation to prevent complications like coagulopathy
What is the recommended intervention for a patient with a suspected pelvic fracture and
hypotension?
✔✔ Apply a pelvic binder and begin fluid resuscitation
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, What is the initial treatment for a patient with a suspected spinal cord injury and hypotension?
✔✔ IV fluids and vasopressors if needed
What is the immediate action for a patient with an open chest wound?
✔✔ Apply a three-sided occlusive dressing
What is the best way to assess for hemorrhage in a trauma patient?
✔✔ Evaluate for signs of shock and perform a rapid physical exam
What is the most important factor in assessing the severity of a burn injury?
✔✔ Total body surface area affected and depth of the burn
What is the key indicator of cardiac tamponade?
✔✔ Beck’s triad (hypotension, jugular vein distention, muffled heart sounds)
What is the best way to reduce the risk of infection in an open fracture?
✔✔ Early administration of antibiotics and surgical debridement
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Answers | Latest Version | 2024/2025 |
Correct & Verified
What is the immediate priority when arriving at a trauma scene?
✔✔ Ensure scene safety before approaching the patient
What is the most common cause of airway obstruction in an unconscious trauma patient?
✔✔ Tongue falling back into the airway
What is the best way to maintain spinal alignment in an unconscious trauma patient?
✔✔ Manual in-line stabilization
What is the first step in treating a patient with an evisceration injury?
✔✔ Cover the exposed organs with a moist, sterile dressing
What is the most common early sign of hypovolemic shock?
✔✔ Tachycardia
1
,What is the best way to assess oxygenation in a trauma patient?
✔✔ Continuous pulse oximetry and arterial blood gases
What is the most important factor in preventing traumatic brain injury complications?
✔✔ Maintain normal intracranial pressure and oxygenation
What is the first step in managing a patient with a suspected pneumothorax?
✔✔ Assess breath sounds and respiratory effort
What is the primary treatment for a patient with a suspected myocardial contusion?
✔✔ Monitor for arrhythmias and provide supportive care
What is the most important consideration when administering fluids to a trauma patient?
✔✔ Avoid over-resuscitation to prevent complications like coagulopathy
What is the recommended intervention for a patient with a suspected pelvic fracture and
hypotension?
✔✔ Apply a pelvic binder and begin fluid resuscitation
2
, What is the initial treatment for a patient with a suspected spinal cord injury and hypotension?
✔✔ IV fluids and vasopressors if needed
What is the immediate action for a patient with an open chest wound?
✔✔ Apply a three-sided occlusive dressing
What is the best way to assess for hemorrhage in a trauma patient?
✔✔ Evaluate for signs of shock and perform a rapid physical exam
What is the most important factor in assessing the severity of a burn injury?
✔✔ Total body surface area affected and depth of the burn
What is the key indicator of cardiac tamponade?
✔✔ Beck’s triad (hypotension, jugular vein distention, muffled heart sounds)
What is the best way to reduce the risk of infection in an open fracture?
✔✔ Early administration of antibiotics and surgical debridement
3
