TNCC Test PrepA, TNCC Notes For
Written Exam, TNCC Notes for Written
Exam, TNCC Prep, TNCC EXAM, TNCC
8th Edition | Latest Version | 2024/2025 |
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What is the priority intervention for a patient with an amputation injury?
✔✔ Control bleeding with a tourniquet if needed and preserve the amputated part in a sterile,
moist environment
What is the best way to prevent hypothermia in a trauma patient?
✔✔ Use warm blankets, warm IV fluids, and minimize exposure
What is the most common early sign of a developing epidural hematoma?
✔✔ Brief loss of consciousness followed by a lucid interval
What is the best method to assess circulation in a trauma patient with a suspected crush injury?
✔✔ Check distal pulses and monitor for compartment syndrome
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,What is the most immediate concern for a patient with electrical burns?
✔✔ Cardiac arrhythmias and deep tissue damage
What is the priority intervention for a pregnant trauma patient?
✔✔ Stabilize the mother first to optimize fetal survival
What is the best way to assess for a hemothorax in a trauma patient?
✔✔ Perform a chest X-ray and bedside ultrasound
What is the key assessment finding in a patient with a basilar skull fracture?
✔✔ Battle’s sign, raccoon eyes, and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leakage
What is the most important intervention for a patient with a suspected fat embolism?
✔✔ Oxygen therapy and respiratory support
What is the first action for a patient with a traumatic eye injury?
✔✔ Cover both eyes with protective shields and avoid pressure on the injured eye
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,What is the primary concern in a patient with multiple rib fractures?
✔✔ Respiratory compromise due to pain and reduced ventilation
What is the most critical intervention for a patient with a suspected aortic injury?
✔✔ Blood pressure control and immediate surgical consultation
What is the first priority in the initial assessment of a trauma patient?
✔✔ Ensuring a patent airway and adequate breathing
What is the best method to assess for internal bleeding in an unconscious trauma patient?
✔✔ Perform a focused abdominal ultrasound (FAST exam)
What is the immediate intervention for a trauma patient with absent breath sounds on one side
and hypotension?
✔✔ Needle decompression for suspected tension pneumothorax
What is the most important intervention for a patient with an open chest wound?
✔✔ Apply a three-sided occlusive dressing
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, What is the primary concern in a trauma patient with a pelvic fracture and signs of shock?
✔✔ Rapid hemorrhage control with a pelvic binder and fluid resuscitation
What is the best way to monitor the effectiveness of fluid resuscitation in a trauma patient?
✔✔ Monitoring urine output and mental status
What is the best position for a patient with suspected increased intracranial pressure?
✔✔ Head of bed elevated 30 degrees with the neck in neutral alignment
What is the first action for a trauma patient with an impaled object in the abdomen?
✔✔ Stabilize the object in place and prepare for surgical intervention
What is the initial treatment for a patient with a suspected spinal cord injury?
✔✔ Maintain spinal precautions and prevent hypotension
What is the most reliable early sign of shock in a trauma patient?
✔✔ Tachycardia and altered mental status
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Written Exam, TNCC Notes for Written
Exam, TNCC Prep, TNCC EXAM, TNCC
8th Edition | Latest Version | 2024/2025 |
Correct & Verified
What is the priority intervention for a patient with an amputation injury?
✔✔ Control bleeding with a tourniquet if needed and preserve the amputated part in a sterile,
moist environment
What is the best way to prevent hypothermia in a trauma patient?
✔✔ Use warm blankets, warm IV fluids, and minimize exposure
What is the most common early sign of a developing epidural hematoma?
✔✔ Brief loss of consciousness followed by a lucid interval
What is the best method to assess circulation in a trauma patient with a suspected crush injury?
✔✔ Check distal pulses and monitor for compartment syndrome
1
,What is the most immediate concern for a patient with electrical burns?
✔✔ Cardiac arrhythmias and deep tissue damage
What is the priority intervention for a pregnant trauma patient?
✔✔ Stabilize the mother first to optimize fetal survival
What is the best way to assess for a hemothorax in a trauma patient?
✔✔ Perform a chest X-ray and bedside ultrasound
What is the key assessment finding in a patient with a basilar skull fracture?
✔✔ Battle’s sign, raccoon eyes, and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leakage
What is the most important intervention for a patient with a suspected fat embolism?
✔✔ Oxygen therapy and respiratory support
What is the first action for a patient with a traumatic eye injury?
✔✔ Cover both eyes with protective shields and avoid pressure on the injured eye
2
,What is the primary concern in a patient with multiple rib fractures?
✔✔ Respiratory compromise due to pain and reduced ventilation
What is the most critical intervention for a patient with a suspected aortic injury?
✔✔ Blood pressure control and immediate surgical consultation
What is the first priority in the initial assessment of a trauma patient?
✔✔ Ensuring a patent airway and adequate breathing
What is the best method to assess for internal bleeding in an unconscious trauma patient?
✔✔ Perform a focused abdominal ultrasound (FAST exam)
What is the immediate intervention for a trauma patient with absent breath sounds on one side
and hypotension?
✔✔ Needle decompression for suspected tension pneumothorax
What is the most important intervention for a patient with an open chest wound?
✔✔ Apply a three-sided occlusive dressing
3
, What is the primary concern in a trauma patient with a pelvic fracture and signs of shock?
✔✔ Rapid hemorrhage control with a pelvic binder and fluid resuscitation
What is the best way to monitor the effectiveness of fluid resuscitation in a trauma patient?
✔✔ Monitoring urine output and mental status
What is the best position for a patient with suspected increased intracranial pressure?
✔✔ Head of bed elevated 30 degrees with the neck in neutral alignment
What is the first action for a trauma patient with an impaled object in the abdomen?
✔✔ Stabilize the object in place and prepare for surgical intervention
What is the initial treatment for a patient with a suspected spinal cord injury?
✔✔ Maintain spinal precautions and prevent hypotension
What is the most reliable early sign of shock in a trauma patient?
✔✔ Tachycardia and altered mental status
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