TNCC practice Exam Questions With Accurate Answers

What is the key to a high performing trauma team? - ANSWER-Effective communication When obtaining a history for an injured patient, determining energy transfer through biochemical data help the nurse to: - ANSWER-prepare for and anticipate injuries The major preventable cause of death in the trauma patient is: - ANSWER-uncontrolled bleeding The across-the-room observation step in the inital assessment provides the opportunity to: - ANSWER-assess for uncontrolled bleeding and intervene Which of the following accurately describes ventilation principles associated with a bag-mask device? - ANSWER-Ventilate at a rate of 10-12 breaths/minute Which of the following is the best measure of the adequacy of cellular perfusion and helps to predict the outcome of resuscitation? - ANSWER-Base deficit According to the World Health Organization pain relief ladder, adjuvant medications are: - ANSWER-Treatment for symptoms associated with pain In a patient with severe traumatic brain injury, hypocapnia causes: - ANSWER-Cerebral vasoconstriction A patient with a knife injury to the neck has an intact airway and is hemodynamically stable. He complains of difficulty swallowing and speaking. Further assessment is indicated next for which of the following conditions? - ANSWER-damage to spinal cord What is the appropriate technique to palpate the pelvis for stability? - ANSWER-medial and downward gentle pressure over iliac wings