TNCC 9th Edition Exam Questions and
Answers Graded A+
Which intervention is recommended regarding the use of drug-assisted intubation
and rapid sequence intubation? - Correct answer-Pre-oxygenate to prolong the time
to hypoxia
Which normal anatomic or physiologic change in an older adult places them at a
higher risk for aspiration? - Correct answer-Relaxed muscles of the oropharynx
A patient has been diagnosed with an incomplete spinal cord injury at L1. Which
finding would indicate sacral sparing? - Correct answer-Voluntary anal sphincter
tone
An adult patient weighing 75 kg sustained partial and full thickness burns to 32%
of their body 2 hours prior to arrival. Intravenous fluid resuscitation was calculated
to be 400 mL/hour. The urine output over the last hour was 15mL. What
intervention should the nurse anticipate? - Correct answer-Increase isotonic
crystalloid infusion rate
, A patient is diagnosed with a T12 spinal cord injury following a 20-foot fall.
Which finding is consistent with spinal shock? - Correct answer-Loss of reflexes
A patient is brought to the emergency department following a motor vehicle
rollover and is complaining of left upper abdominal pain and left shoulder pain.
This presentation is most consistent with an injury to which organ? - Correct
answer-Spleen
An adult patient is brought to the emergency department following a motor vehicle
collision with complaints of neck pain. They have identified as a person in the
process of transitioning from male to female. What effect of hormone therapy
should be considered when planning care for this patient? - Correct answer-
Testosterone therapy may decrease blood pressure
Correct rationale: A person who is in the process of transitioning from male to
female will usually be taking female hormones such as estrogen/estradiol to assist
with the transition. This can cause a decrease in muscle mass, increased risk of
thromboembolism, and possibly increased bone density. These patients would not
be taking testosterone.
An adult patient presents to the emergency department after sustaining severe
facial injuries during an altercation. The patient is awake, confused, and smells
Answers Graded A+
Which intervention is recommended regarding the use of drug-assisted intubation
and rapid sequence intubation? - Correct answer-Pre-oxygenate to prolong the time
to hypoxia
Which normal anatomic or physiologic change in an older adult places them at a
higher risk for aspiration? - Correct answer-Relaxed muscles of the oropharynx
A patient has been diagnosed with an incomplete spinal cord injury at L1. Which
finding would indicate sacral sparing? - Correct answer-Voluntary anal sphincter
tone
An adult patient weighing 75 kg sustained partial and full thickness burns to 32%
of their body 2 hours prior to arrival. Intravenous fluid resuscitation was calculated
to be 400 mL/hour. The urine output over the last hour was 15mL. What
intervention should the nurse anticipate? - Correct answer-Increase isotonic
crystalloid infusion rate
, A patient is diagnosed with a T12 spinal cord injury following a 20-foot fall.
Which finding is consistent with spinal shock? - Correct answer-Loss of reflexes
A patient is brought to the emergency department following a motor vehicle
rollover and is complaining of left upper abdominal pain and left shoulder pain.
This presentation is most consistent with an injury to which organ? - Correct
answer-Spleen
An adult patient is brought to the emergency department following a motor vehicle
collision with complaints of neck pain. They have identified as a person in the
process of transitioning from male to female. What effect of hormone therapy
should be considered when planning care for this patient? - Correct answer-
Testosterone therapy may decrease blood pressure
Correct rationale: A person who is in the process of transitioning from male to
female will usually be taking female hormones such as estrogen/estradiol to assist
with the transition. This can cause a decrease in muscle mass, increased risk of
thromboembolism, and possibly increased bone density. These patients would not
be taking testosterone.
An adult patient presents to the emergency department after sustaining severe
facial injuries during an altercation. The patient is awake, confused, and smells
