TNCC Written Exam Questions and
Answers | Latest Version | 2024/2025 |
Correct & Verified
What is the priority intervention for a trauma patient with an obstructed airway?
✔✔ Perform manual airway maneuvers and prepare for advanced airway management.
What is the most critical early sign of shock in a trauma patient?
✔✔ Tachycardia.
What is the best method to assess circulation in an unresponsive trauma patient?
✔✔ Palpate central pulses.
What is the primary goal of fluid resuscitation in hemorrhagic shock?
✔✔ Restore tissue perfusion and oxygenation.
What is the first step in managing an open chest wound?
✔✔ Apply a three-sided occlusive dressing.
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,What is the most important assessment for a patient with suspected increased intracranial
pressure?
✔✔ Monitor for changes in level of consciousness.
What is the best position for a conscious trauma patient with suspected spinal cord injury?
✔✔ Keep the patient supine with cervical spine immobilization.
What is the most reliable indicator of brain perfusion in a trauma patient?
✔✔ Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score.
What is the priority action for a trauma patient with a suspected pelvic fracture?
✔✔ Apply a pelvic binder to stabilize the pelvis and control bleeding.
What is the recommended intervention for a patient with a flail chest and respiratory distress?
✔✔ Provide positive pressure ventilation.
What is the most effective way to prevent hypothermia in a trauma patient?
✔✔ Use warm IV fluids, warm blankets, and maintain a warm environment.
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,What is the immediate priority for a patient with an amputated limb?
✔✔ Control bleeding with direct pressure or a tourniquet if necessary.
What is the best way to confirm correct endotracheal tube placement?
✔✔ End-tidal CO₂ detection.
What is the first-line intervention for a trauma patient with suspected neurogenic shock?
✔✔ Administer IV fluids to restore perfusion.
What is the primary concern for a trauma patient with a long bone fracture?
✔✔ Risk of hemorrhage and compartment syndrome.
What is the best initial treatment for a patient with chemical burns to the eyes?
✔✔ Irrigate the eyes with copious amounts of sterile saline or water.
What is the priority assessment for a pregnant trauma patient?
✔✔ Assess maternal status first, as fetal survival depends on maternal stability.
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, What is the first step in managing an unconscious trauma patient with snoring respirations?
✔✔ Perform a jaw thrust maneuver to open the airway.
What is the most likely complication of a large hemothorax?
✔✔ Hypovolemic shock.
What is the primary assessment finding in a patient with a tension pneumothorax?
✔✔ Tracheal deviation away from the affected side.
What is the most common cause of preventable death in trauma patients?
✔✔ Uncontrolled hemorrhage.
What is the priority intervention for a trauma patient with suspected cardiac tamponade?
✔✔ Perform pericardiocentesis if indicated.
What is the best method to stabilize an impaled object in a trauma patient?
✔✔ Leave the object in place and secure it with bulky dressings.
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Answers | Latest Version | 2024/2025 |
Correct & Verified
What is the priority intervention for a trauma patient with an obstructed airway?
✔✔ Perform manual airway maneuvers and prepare for advanced airway management.
What is the most critical early sign of shock in a trauma patient?
✔✔ Tachycardia.
What is the best method to assess circulation in an unresponsive trauma patient?
✔✔ Palpate central pulses.
What is the primary goal of fluid resuscitation in hemorrhagic shock?
✔✔ Restore tissue perfusion and oxygenation.
What is the first step in managing an open chest wound?
✔✔ Apply a three-sided occlusive dressing.
1
,What is the most important assessment for a patient with suspected increased intracranial
pressure?
✔✔ Monitor for changes in level of consciousness.
What is the best position for a conscious trauma patient with suspected spinal cord injury?
✔✔ Keep the patient supine with cervical spine immobilization.
What is the most reliable indicator of brain perfusion in a trauma patient?
✔✔ Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score.
What is the priority action for a trauma patient with a suspected pelvic fracture?
✔✔ Apply a pelvic binder to stabilize the pelvis and control bleeding.
What is the recommended intervention for a patient with a flail chest and respiratory distress?
✔✔ Provide positive pressure ventilation.
What is the most effective way to prevent hypothermia in a trauma patient?
✔✔ Use warm IV fluids, warm blankets, and maintain a warm environment.
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,What is the immediate priority for a patient with an amputated limb?
✔✔ Control bleeding with direct pressure or a tourniquet if necessary.
What is the best way to confirm correct endotracheal tube placement?
✔✔ End-tidal CO₂ detection.
What is the first-line intervention for a trauma patient with suspected neurogenic shock?
✔✔ Administer IV fluids to restore perfusion.
What is the primary concern for a trauma patient with a long bone fracture?
✔✔ Risk of hemorrhage and compartment syndrome.
What is the best initial treatment for a patient with chemical burns to the eyes?
✔✔ Irrigate the eyes with copious amounts of sterile saline or water.
What is the priority assessment for a pregnant trauma patient?
✔✔ Assess maternal status first, as fetal survival depends on maternal stability.
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, What is the first step in managing an unconscious trauma patient with snoring respirations?
✔✔ Perform a jaw thrust maneuver to open the airway.
What is the most likely complication of a large hemothorax?
✔✔ Hypovolemic shock.
What is the primary assessment finding in a patient with a tension pneumothorax?
✔✔ Tracheal deviation away from the affected side.
What is the most common cause of preventable death in trauma patients?
✔✔ Uncontrolled hemorrhage.
What is the priority intervention for a trauma patient with suspected cardiac tamponade?
✔✔ Perform pericardiocentesis if indicated.
What is the best method to stabilize an impaled object in a trauma patient?
✔✔ Leave the object in place and secure it with bulky dressings.
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