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TNCC EXAM ||ACTUAL QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
1. equal breath sounds bilaterally at the second intercostal space midclavicular
line and the bases for fifth intercostal space at the axillary line - correct-answer -
Auscultate the chest for:
1. bony fractures and possible rib fractures, which may impact ventilation
2. palpate for crepitus
3. subcutaneous emphysema which may be a sign for a pneumothorax
4. soft tissue injury - correct-answer -Palpate the chest for
1. open the airway, use jaw thrust
2. insert an oral airway
3. assist ventilations with a bag mask
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4. prepare for definitive airway - correct-answer -If breathing is absent..
trauma its need early supplemental oxygen, start with 15 mL O2 and titrate
oxygen delivery. - correct-answer -Oxygen on trauma patients
Circulation and Control of Hemorrhage
Inspect first for any uncontrolled bleeding
Skin color
palpate for central pulses - carotid and femoral - rate, rhythm, and strength
Skin temp: cool, diaphoretic, or warm and dry - correct-answer -C
apply direct pressure to bleeding
elevate extremity
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apply pressure over arterial sites
Consider a pelvic binder for pelvic fractures
consider a tourniquet
cannulate two veins with large caliber IV - if unable to gain assess consider IO
a. obtain labs, type and cross
b. infuse warm isotonic fluids
c. consider balanced resuscitation
d. use rapid infusion device - correct-answer -C Interventions:
Disability - Neurologic Status
1. Assess pupils for equality, shape, and reactivity (PERRL)
2. Assess GCS (eye opening, verbal response, and motor response) - correct-
answer -D
TNCC EXAM ||ACTUAL QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
1. equal breath sounds bilaterally at the second intercostal space midclavicular
line and the bases for fifth intercostal space at the axillary line - correct-answer -
Auscultate the chest for:
1. bony fractures and possible rib fractures, which may impact ventilation
2. palpate for crepitus
3. subcutaneous emphysema which may be a sign for a pneumothorax
4. soft tissue injury - correct-answer -Palpate the chest for
1. open the airway, use jaw thrust
2. insert an oral airway
3. assist ventilations with a bag mask
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4. prepare for definitive airway - correct-answer -If breathing is absent..
trauma its need early supplemental oxygen, start with 15 mL O2 and titrate
oxygen delivery. - correct-answer -Oxygen on trauma patients
Circulation and Control of Hemorrhage
Inspect first for any uncontrolled bleeding
Skin color
palpate for central pulses - carotid and femoral - rate, rhythm, and strength
Skin temp: cool, diaphoretic, or warm and dry - correct-answer -C
apply direct pressure to bleeding
elevate extremity
, 3|Page
apply pressure over arterial sites
Consider a pelvic binder for pelvic fractures
consider a tourniquet
cannulate two veins with large caliber IV - if unable to gain assess consider IO
a. obtain labs, type and cross
b. infuse warm isotonic fluids
c. consider balanced resuscitation
d. use rapid infusion device - correct-answer -C Interventions:
Disability - Neurologic Status
1. Assess pupils for equality, shape, and reactivity (PERRL)
2. Assess GCS (eye opening, verbal response, and motor response) - correct-
answer -D
