TPATC & CFRN Review 2026–2027 – Practice Questions, Answers & Complete Exam Prep Study Guide

TPATC & CFRN Review 2026–2027 – Practice
Questions, Answers & Complete Exam Prep
1. A team is called to transport a man who was found unconscious in a shed
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onhisfarm.Hishandsshowburnscharacteristic offrostbite,hisclothing
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is saturated with an acrid-smelling liquid, and there is evidence of redness and
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blistering where his clothes are wet. The nurse should suspect exposure to:
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AnhydrousAmmonia
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2. Slow Decompression: Slow decompression, also known as gradual or subtle decompression, is a gradual
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decrease in cabin pressure that can occur over a long period of time. It can be diflcult to notice before warning devices
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activate or oxygen masks fall. Slow decompression can be caused by:
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Afaultydoorseal
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A malfunctioning pressurization system A
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cracked window
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A leak in the aircraft pressure vessel A
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malfunctioning outflow valve
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A reduction in cabin air inflow due to a malfunctioning compressor A
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failure to cabin pressurization as an aircraft climbs to altitude
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3. Which of the following should be done during slow decompression?: Thebiggest h h h h h h h h h h h




concern with a slowdecompressionisinsidious onsetofhypoxia. Usingsupplemental oxygenis the mostimportant action
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4. Epidural hematomas: classicallypresentwithbriefperiodsoflucidnesswithsuddenchangesinrespon-
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siveness.
5. In the setting of septic shock, if the lactate level does not decrease by at least 10%
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despite fluid resuscitation and vasopressor administration,: thenapositive inotropic
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agentshouldbeadded.
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6. Positive inotropes: canhelpwhenyourheartcan'tgetenoughbloodtoyourbodybecauseitistooweak to pump the
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amount of blood your body needs.
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7. How do positive inotropes work?: Positive inotropes make your heart musclecontractions stronger, raising
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your cardiac output to a normal level and increasing the amount of blood your heart can pump out.
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8. Dopamine: During resuscitation, treatment with dopamine is usually reserved for hypotension that occurs withh h h h h h h h h h h h h




symptomatic bradycardia or after ROSC. Dopamine in combination with other agents, including dobutamine, remains an
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option in the management of postresuscitation shock.
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