TNCC 9 TH EDITION FINAL ACTUAL
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,You are caring for a patient who was thrown from a bike and was not wearing a helmet. While
performing the head-to-toe assessment, you note clear drainage from the right ear. Which of the
following is the most appropriate next step?
A. Clean the ear with a cotton-tipped applicator.
B. Pack the ear with gauze.
C. Notify the physician
D. Document and continue the exam. - correct ans:C. Notify the physician
A patient is brought to the emergency department of a rural hospital following a high-speed motor
vehicle collision. When significant abdominal and pelvic injuries are noted in the primary survey, what is
the priority intervention?
A. Initiate transfer to a trauma center
B. Attempt family notification
C. Obtain additional imaging studies
D. Place an indwelling urinary catheter - correct ans:A. Initiate transfer to a trauma center
An adult who fell from a second story roof is brought to the emergency department by private vehicle.
The patient is confused with unlabored respirations and has strong, palpable radial pulses. There is an
open wound in proximity to an obvious deformity of the left lower extremity. What is the priority
intervention?
A. Initiate cervical spine stabilization
B. Apply a splint to the lower extremity
C. Put the patient on portable oxygen.
D. Log roll the patient onto a spine board - correct ans:A. Initiate cervical spine stabilization
An adult patient who sustained a severe head trauma has been intubated and is being manually
ventilated via a bag-mask device at a rate of 18 breaths/minute. The patient has received one
intravenous fluid bolus of 500 mL of warmed isotonic crystalloid solution. The PaCO2 is 30 mm Hg (4.0
kPa), and the pulse oximetry is 92%. BP is 142/70 mm Hg. What is the most important intervention to
manage the cerebral blood flow?
, A. Decrease the rate of manual ventilation.
B. Initiate another fluid bolus.
C. Recheck endotracheal tube placement.
D. Increase the amount of oxygen delivered. - correct ans:A. Decrease the rate of manual ventilation.
An adult patient is brought to the emergency department following a vehicle "roll-over" with prolonged
extrication. Assessment reveals swelling and bruising to the right proximal thigh and a weak pedal pulse.
Skin is pale, cool, and moist. What is the most appropriate initial intervention?
A. Application of a tourniquet to the affected extremity
B. Application of a pelvic binder
C. Fluid resuscitation to maintain a urine output of 0.5 mL/kg/hour
D. Oxygen to maintain the ETCO2 between 30-35 mm Hg (3.9-4.6 kPa) - correct ans:B. Application of a
pelvic binder
2. Which of the following situations could cause functional grief?
A. Inability to live at home
B. Amputation of a limb
C. Loss of one's self-image
D. Destruction of the patient's car - correct ans:B. Amputation of a limb
Rationale: Preparation and Ongoing Care\Psychosocial Aspects
Functional grief relates to the loss of body function or body parts such as amputation of a limb,
paralysis, or loss of sight.
3. What is the most important consideration during the initial assessment when caring for an older adult
who has sustained serious injuries?
A. They are likely to be fearful in the emergency department
B. Medical history including current medications
EXAM With Comprehensive Questions
and Well Elaborated Correct Answers
GRADED A+
Professional Academic Assistance Services
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Proctored Exam Assistance
Online Class Management (Full Course Support)
Exam Preparation & Study Materials
Assignments and Coursework Support
Essays and Research Papers
Discussion Posts and Replies
,You are caring for a patient who was thrown from a bike and was not wearing a helmet. While
performing the head-to-toe assessment, you note clear drainage from the right ear. Which of the
following is the most appropriate next step?
A. Clean the ear with a cotton-tipped applicator.
B. Pack the ear with gauze.
C. Notify the physician
D. Document and continue the exam. - correct ans:C. Notify the physician
A patient is brought to the emergency department of a rural hospital following a high-speed motor
vehicle collision. When significant abdominal and pelvic injuries are noted in the primary survey, what is
the priority intervention?
A. Initiate transfer to a trauma center
B. Attempt family notification
C. Obtain additional imaging studies
D. Place an indwelling urinary catheter - correct ans:A. Initiate transfer to a trauma center
An adult who fell from a second story roof is brought to the emergency department by private vehicle.
The patient is confused with unlabored respirations and has strong, palpable radial pulses. There is an
open wound in proximity to an obvious deformity of the left lower extremity. What is the priority
intervention?
A. Initiate cervical spine stabilization
B. Apply a splint to the lower extremity
C. Put the patient on portable oxygen.
D. Log roll the patient onto a spine board - correct ans:A. Initiate cervical spine stabilization
An adult patient who sustained a severe head trauma has been intubated and is being manually
ventilated via a bag-mask device at a rate of 18 breaths/minute. The patient has received one
intravenous fluid bolus of 500 mL of warmed isotonic crystalloid solution. The PaCO2 is 30 mm Hg (4.0
kPa), and the pulse oximetry is 92%. BP is 142/70 mm Hg. What is the most important intervention to
manage the cerebral blood flow?
, A. Decrease the rate of manual ventilation.
B. Initiate another fluid bolus.
C. Recheck endotracheal tube placement.
D. Increase the amount of oxygen delivered. - correct ans:A. Decrease the rate of manual ventilation.
An adult patient is brought to the emergency department following a vehicle "roll-over" with prolonged
extrication. Assessment reveals swelling and bruising to the right proximal thigh and a weak pedal pulse.
Skin is pale, cool, and moist. What is the most appropriate initial intervention?
A. Application of a tourniquet to the affected extremity
B. Application of a pelvic binder
C. Fluid resuscitation to maintain a urine output of 0.5 mL/kg/hour
D. Oxygen to maintain the ETCO2 between 30-35 mm Hg (3.9-4.6 kPa) - correct ans:B. Application of a
pelvic binder
2. Which of the following situations could cause functional grief?
A. Inability to live at home
B. Amputation of a limb
C. Loss of one's self-image
D. Destruction of the patient's car - correct ans:B. Amputation of a limb
Rationale: Preparation and Ongoing Care\Psychosocial Aspects
Functional grief relates to the loss of body function or body parts such as amputation of a limb,
paralysis, or loss of sight.
3. What is the most important consideration during the initial assessment when caring for an older adult
who has sustained serious injuries?
A. They are likely to be fearful in the emergency department
B. Medical history including current medications
