tncc final EXAM A+ GRADE ASSURED COMPLETE SOLUTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS

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TNCC FINAL EXAM TEST 2026 A+ GRADE ASSURED CO
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QUESTION 1 @x




Why is a measure of serum lactate obtained in the initial assessment of the trauma p
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atient? Answer: c @x @x




ANSWER

a)@x to measure oxygenation and ventilation
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b)@x to quantify the base deficit for the adequacy of cellular perfusion
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d) to determine the underlying cause of shock
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QUESTION 2 @x




A trauma patient is restless and repeatedly asking "where am I?" vital signs upon arr
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ival were BP 100/60 mm Hg, HR 96 beats/min, and RR 24 breaths/min. Her skin is c
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ool and dry. Current vital signs are BP 104/84mm Hg, HR 108, RR 28 breaths/min. T
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he patient is demonstrating signs and symptoms of which stage of shock? Answer: A
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ANSWER

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B) @x Progressive
C) @x irreversible
D) @x decompensated



QUESTION 3 @x




An elderly patient with a history of anticoagulant use presents after a fall at home th
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at day. she denies any loss of consciousness. She has a hematoma to her forehead an
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d complains of headache, dizziness, and nausea. Which is a most likely cause of her s
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ymptoms? Answer: D @x @x




ANSWER

, A)@x epidural hematoma @x



B)@x diffuse axonal injury @x @x



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D) subdural hematoma ***
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QUESTION 4 @x




EMS brings a patient who fell riding his bicycle. Using the American College of Surgeo
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ns screening guidelines, which assessment finding would prompt the nurse to prepar
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e the patient for radiologic spine clearance? Answer: D
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ANSWER

A)@x Alert with no neurologic deficits
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B)@x Multiple abrasions to the extremities
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C)@x Multiple requests of water @x @x @x



D) Smell of alcohol on breath ***
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QUESTION 5 @x




Which of the following occurs during the third impact of a motor vehicle crash? Ans
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wer: C @x




ANSWER

A)@x The driver of the vehicle collides with the steering wheel
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B)@x the vehicle collides with a tree
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C)@x the aorta is torn at its attachment with the ligamentum arteriosum
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D) the airbag deploys and strikes the front seat passenger ***
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QUESTION 6 @x




A passenger is brought to the emergency department of a rural hospital following a
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high-
speed MVC. When significant abdominal and pelvic injuries are noted in the primary
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survey, which of the following is the priority interventions? Answer: A
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ANSWER

A)@x initiate transfer to a trauma center **
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B)@x provide report to the operating room nurse
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C)@x Obtained imaging studies @x @x



D) Place a gastric tube
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QUESTION 7 @x




Which of the following injuries is LEAST likely to be promptly identified? Answer: C
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