TNCC 9th Edition
TNCC 9th Edition (Pre-Course Modules)
Study Guide Exam Questions and
Answers 2024-2025.
A patient fell two weeks ago, striking their head. Today, the patient presented with
a persistent headache and nausea and was diagnosed with a small subdural hematoma. The patient has been in the ED for 24 hours awaiting an inpatient bed. TNCC 9th Edition
The night shift nurse reports the patient has been anxious, restless, shaky, and vomited twice during the night. The patient states they couldn't sleep because a young child kept coming into the room. What is the most likely cause for these signs and symptoms? - Answer: b. alcohol withdrawal
Treatment for frostbite can include which of the following interventions?
a. warms the affected part over 30-60 minutes
b. use gentle friction to improve circulation
c. administers tissue plasminogen activator
d. leave all of the blisters intact - Answer: c. administers tissue plasminogen activator
A patient with a spinal cord injury at C5 is being cared for in the emergency department while awaiting transport to a trauma center. Which of the following represents the highest priority for ongoing assessment and management for this patient?
a. maintains adequate respiratory status.
b. administers balanced resuscitation fluid
c. performs serial assessments of neurologic function
TNCC 9th Edition (Pre-Course Modules)
Study Guide Exam Questions and
Answers 2024-2025.
A patient fell two weeks ago, striking their head. Today, the patient presented with
a persistent headache and nausea and was diagnosed with a small subdural hematoma. The patient has been in the ED for 24 hours awaiting an inpatient bed. TNCC 9th Edition
The night shift nurse reports the patient has been anxious, restless, shaky, and vomited twice during the night. The patient states they couldn't sleep because a young child kept coming into the room. What is the most likely cause for these signs and symptoms? - Answer: b. alcohol withdrawal
Treatment for frostbite can include which of the following interventions?
a. warms the affected part over 30-60 minutes
b. use gentle friction to improve circulation
c. administers tissue plasminogen activator
d. leave all of the blisters intact - Answer: c. administers tissue plasminogen activator
A patient with a spinal cord injury at C5 is being cared for in the emergency department while awaiting transport to a trauma center. Which of the following represents the highest priority for ongoing assessment and management for this patient?
a. maintains adequate respiratory status.
b. administers balanced resuscitation fluid
c. performs serial assessments of neurologic function
