TNCC ENA 9TH EDITION PRE TEST (2025)
ACTUAL EXAM | GET IT CORRECT !!!
A patient arrives at the emergency department by
private vehicle after sustaining an injury to the right
lower extremity while using a saw. There is a large
gaping wound to the right thigh area with significant
bleeding. What is the priority intervention?
A. Elevate the extremity to the level of the heart
B. Initiate direct pressure
C. Apply a tourniquet
D. Cover the open wound with sterile saline dressings -
-Correct Answers
B. Initiate direct pressure
Rationale: The first step inn controlling any bleeding is
application of direct pressure.
What technique is most appropriate when obtaining a
history from a patient who has experienced a sexual
assault?
A. Sitting next to the patient
B. Ensuring the patient answers all the questions
C. Asking for information only related to the assault
D. Applying active listening -
-Correct Answers
D. Applying active listening
, Rationale: Therapeutic communication techniques such
as active listening decrease unintentional distress during
the interaction.
What is the appropriate technique for palpating the
pelvis for stability?
A. Apply gentle pressure over the iliac crests, downward
and laterally
B. Apply gentle pressure over the iliac crests, downward
and medially
C. Apply firm pressure over the iliac crests, downward
and laterally
D. Apply firm pressure over the iliac crests, downward
and medially -
-Correct Answers
B. Apply gentle pressure over the iliac crests, downward
and medially
Rationale: To assess for pelvic instability, gentle
pressure is applied over the iliac crests, downward and
medially.
A trauma nurse cared for a child with devastating burns
two weeks ago. The nurse called in sick for a couple of
days and is now back working on the team. Which of the
following would indicate this nurse is coping well?
A. They are talking about taking the emergency nursing
certification exam
ACTUAL EXAM | GET IT CORRECT !!!
A patient arrives at the emergency department by
private vehicle after sustaining an injury to the right
lower extremity while using a saw. There is a large
gaping wound to the right thigh area with significant
bleeding. What is the priority intervention?
A. Elevate the extremity to the level of the heart
B. Initiate direct pressure
C. Apply a tourniquet
D. Cover the open wound with sterile saline dressings -
-Correct Answers
B. Initiate direct pressure
Rationale: The first step inn controlling any bleeding is
application of direct pressure.
What technique is most appropriate when obtaining a
history from a patient who has experienced a sexual
assault?
A. Sitting next to the patient
B. Ensuring the patient answers all the questions
C. Asking for information only related to the assault
D. Applying active listening -
-Correct Answers
D. Applying active listening
, Rationale: Therapeutic communication techniques such
as active listening decrease unintentional distress during
the interaction.
What is the appropriate technique for palpating the
pelvis for stability?
A. Apply gentle pressure over the iliac crests, downward
and laterally
B. Apply gentle pressure over the iliac crests, downward
and medially
C. Apply firm pressure over the iliac crests, downward
and laterally
D. Apply firm pressure over the iliac crests, downward
and medially -
-Correct Answers
B. Apply gentle pressure over the iliac crests, downward
and medially
Rationale: To assess for pelvic instability, gentle
pressure is applied over the iliac crests, downward and
medially.
A trauma nurse cared for a child with devastating burns
two weeks ago. The nurse called in sick for a couple of
days and is now back working on the team. Which of the
following would indicate this nurse is coping well?
A. They are talking about taking the emergency nursing
certification exam
