TNCC EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS
◉ tracheal deviation and jvd. Answer: Late signs of tension pneumo:
◉ 1. equal breath sounds bilaterally at the second intercostal space
midclavicular line and the bases for fifth intercostal space at the
axillary line. 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. Answer: Palpate the chest for
◉ 1. open the airway, use jaw thrust
2. insert an oral airway
3. assist ventilations with a bag mask
4. prepare for definitive airway. Answer: If breathing is absent..
, ◉ trauma its need early supplemental oxygen, start with 15 mL O2
and titrate oxygen delivery.. 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. Answer: C
◉ apply direct pressure to bleeding
elevate extremity
apply pressure over arterial sites
Consider a pelvic binder for pelvic fractures
consider a tourniquet
VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS
◉ tracheal deviation and jvd. Answer: Late signs of tension pneumo:
◉ 1. equal breath sounds bilaterally at the second intercostal space
midclavicular line and the bases for fifth intercostal space at the
axillary line. 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. Answer: Palpate the chest for
◉ 1. open the airway, use jaw thrust
2. insert an oral airway
3. assist ventilations with a bag mask
4. prepare for definitive airway. Answer: If breathing is absent..
, ◉ trauma its need early supplemental oxygen, start with 15 mL O2
and titrate oxygen delivery.. 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. Answer: C
◉ apply direct pressure to bleeding
elevate extremity
apply pressure over arterial sites
Consider a pelvic binder for pelvic fractures
consider a tourniquet
