TNCC 8th Edition (A GRADED AND
REVIEWED 2022)Questions And Answers.
endotracheal tube - ANSWER: The trauma nurse knows that placing a bariatric patient
in a "ramped position" provides better visualization during the insertion of which device?
subdural hematoma - ANSWER: Tearing of the bridging veins is most frequently
associated with which brain injury?
Elevated creatine kinase - ANSWER: A patient is found lying on the floor after falling 13
hours ago. Which of the following laboratory values is expected with a musculoskeletal
complication associated with this presentation?
Initiate transfer to a trauma center - ANSWER: A patient is brought to the emergency
department of a rural hospital following a high-speed motor vehicle collision. When
significant abdominal and pelvic injuries are noted in the primary survey, which of the
following is the priority intervention?
bowel - ANSWER: Which of the following injuries is LEAST likely to be promptly
identified?
A 52-year-old diabetic male with a partial-thickness burn to the left lower leg -
ANSWER: Which of the following patients warrants referral to a burn center?
fat embolism - ANSWER: A patient has been in the emergency department for several
hours waiting to be admitted. He sustained multiple rib fractures and a femur fracture
after a fall. He has been awake, alert, and complaining of leg pain. His wife reported
that he suddenly became anxious and confused. Upon reassessment, the patient is
restless, with respiratory distress and petechiae to his neck. The patient is exhibiting
signs and symptoms most commonly associated with which of the follow conditions?
, Apply a splint and elevate the extremity ABOVE the level of the heart - ANSWER: A 36-
year old female has a deformity of the left wrist after a fall. She is reluctant to move her
hand due to pain. Which of the following is the most appropriate intervention?
Expedite transfer to the closest trauma center - ANSWER: A 56-year-old male patient
involved in a motor vehicle crash is brought to the emergency department of a rural
critical assess facility. He complaints of neck pain, shortness of breath, and diffuse
abdominal pain. His Glasgow Coma Score is 15. His vital signs are as follows: BP 98/71
mm Hg, HR 125 beats/minute, RR 26 breaths/minute, SpO2 94% on high-flow oxygen
via non-rebreather mask. Which of the follow is the priority intervention for this patient?
CIWA-Ar of 36 - ANSWER: Which of the following values indicates the need for alcohol
withdrawal interventions?
huddle - ANSWER: A trauma patient is en route to a rural emergency department.
Radiology notifies the charge nurse that the computed tomography (CT) scanner will be
out of service for several hours. The team gathers to plan accordingly. Which of the
following terms best describes this trauma team's communication?
Bradycardia and absent motor function below the level of injury - ANSWER: A patient
with a complete spinal cord injury in neurogenic shock will demonstrate hypotension
and which other clinical signs?
It can worsen cord damage from a unstable spinal injury - ANSWER: Which of the
following is true about the log-roll maneuver?
velocity - ANSWER: What factor contributes most to the kinetic energy of a body in
motion?
Report your suspicion of maltreatment in accordance with local regulations - ANSWER:
A 5-year-old child presents to the ED with bruises to the upper arms and buttocks in
various stages of healing and multiple small, clean, round burns to the back. There are
no abnormalities found based on the pediatric assessment triangle or primary survey.
Which of the following is the priority nursing intervention?
Straight catheter for urine sample - ANSWER: A 20-year-old male presents to the ED
complaining of severe lower abdominal pain after landing hard on the bicycle cross bars
while performing an aerial BMX maneuver. Secondary assessment reveals lower
abdominal tenderness and scrotal ecchymosis. Which of the following orders would the
nurse question?
REVIEWED 2022)Questions And Answers.
endotracheal tube - ANSWER: The trauma nurse knows that placing a bariatric patient
in a "ramped position" provides better visualization during the insertion of which device?
subdural hematoma - ANSWER: Tearing of the bridging veins is most frequently
associated with which brain injury?
Elevated creatine kinase - ANSWER: A patient is found lying on the floor after falling 13
hours ago. Which of the following laboratory values is expected with a musculoskeletal
complication associated with this presentation?
Initiate transfer to a trauma center - ANSWER: A patient is brought to the emergency
department of a rural hospital following a high-speed motor vehicle collision. When
significant abdominal and pelvic injuries are noted in the primary survey, which of the
following is the priority intervention?
bowel - ANSWER: Which of the following injuries is LEAST likely to be promptly
identified?
A 52-year-old diabetic male with a partial-thickness burn to the left lower leg -
ANSWER: Which of the following patients warrants referral to a burn center?
fat embolism - ANSWER: A patient has been in the emergency department for several
hours waiting to be admitted. He sustained multiple rib fractures and a femur fracture
after a fall. He has been awake, alert, and complaining of leg pain. His wife reported
that he suddenly became anxious and confused. Upon reassessment, the patient is
restless, with respiratory distress and petechiae to his neck. The patient is exhibiting
signs and symptoms most commonly associated with which of the follow conditions?
, Apply a splint and elevate the extremity ABOVE the level of the heart - ANSWER: A 36-
year old female has a deformity of the left wrist after a fall. She is reluctant to move her
hand due to pain. Which of the following is the most appropriate intervention?
Expedite transfer to the closest trauma center - ANSWER: A 56-year-old male patient
involved in a motor vehicle crash is brought to the emergency department of a rural
critical assess facility. He complaints of neck pain, shortness of breath, and diffuse
abdominal pain. His Glasgow Coma Score is 15. His vital signs are as follows: BP 98/71
mm Hg, HR 125 beats/minute, RR 26 breaths/minute, SpO2 94% on high-flow oxygen
via non-rebreather mask. Which of the follow is the priority intervention for this patient?
CIWA-Ar of 36 - ANSWER: Which of the following values indicates the need for alcohol
withdrawal interventions?
huddle - ANSWER: A trauma patient is en route to a rural emergency department.
Radiology notifies the charge nurse that the computed tomography (CT) scanner will be
out of service for several hours. The team gathers to plan accordingly. Which of the
following terms best describes this trauma team's communication?
Bradycardia and absent motor function below the level of injury - ANSWER: A patient
with a complete spinal cord injury in neurogenic shock will demonstrate hypotension
and which other clinical signs?
It can worsen cord damage from a unstable spinal injury - ANSWER: Which of the
following is true about the log-roll maneuver?
velocity - ANSWER: What factor contributes most to the kinetic energy of a body in
motion?
Report your suspicion of maltreatment in accordance with local regulations - ANSWER:
A 5-year-old child presents to the ED with bruises to the upper arms and buttocks in
various stages of healing and multiple small, clean, round burns to the back. There are
no abnormalities found based on the pediatric assessment triangle or primary survey.
Which of the following is the priority nursing intervention?
Straight catheter for urine sample - ANSWER: A 20-year-old male presents to the ED
complaining of severe lower abdominal pain after landing hard on the bicycle cross bars
while performing an aerial BMX maneuver. Secondary assessment reveals lower
abdominal tenderness and scrotal ecchymosis. Which of the following orders would the
nurse question?
