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TNCC ENA 9th Edition Pre Test
Questions with Detailed Verified
Answers
Question: A patient arrives at the emergency department by private
vehicle after sustaining an injury to the right lower extremity while
using a saw. There is a large gaping wound to the right thigh area
with significant bleeding. What is the priority intervention?
A. Elevate the extremity to the level of the heart
B. Initiate direct pressure
C. Apply a tourniquet
D. Cover the open wound with sterile saline dressings
⼀Answer:⼀ B. Initiate direct pressure
Rationale: The first step inn controlling any bleeding is application of
direct pressure.
Question: What technique is most appropriate when obtaining a
history from a patient who has experienced a sexual assault?
A. Sitting next to the patient
B. Ensuring the patient answers all the questions
C. Asking for information only related to the assault
D. Applying active listening
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⼀Answer:⼀ D. Applying active listening
Rationale: Therapeutic communication techniques such as active
listening decrease unintentional distress during the interaction.
Question: What is the appropriate technique for palpating the
pelvis for stability?
A. Apply gentle pressure over the iliac crests, downward and laterally
B. Apply gentle pressure over the iliac crests, downward and medially
C. Apply firm pressure over the iliac crests, downward and laterally
D. Apply firm pressure over the iliac crests, downward and medially
⼀Answer:⼀ B. Apply gentle pressure over the iliac crests, downward
and medially
Rationale: To assess for pelvic instability, gentle pressure is applied
over the iliac crests, downward and medially.
Question: A trauma nurse cared for a child with devastating burns
two weeks ago. The nurse called in sick for a couple of days and is
now back working on the team. Which of the following would indicate
this nurse is coping well?
A. They are talking about taking the emergency nursing certification
exam
TNCC ENA 9th Edition Pre Test
Questions with Detailed Verified
Answers
Question: A patient arrives at the emergency department by private
vehicle after sustaining an injury to the right lower extremity while
using a saw. There is a large gaping wound to the right thigh area
with significant bleeding. What is the priority intervention?
A. Elevate the extremity to the level of the heart
B. Initiate direct pressure
C. Apply a tourniquet
D. Cover the open wound with sterile saline dressings
⼀Answer:⼀ B. Initiate direct pressure
Rationale: The first step inn controlling any bleeding is application of
direct pressure.
Question: What technique is most appropriate when obtaining a
history from a patient who has experienced a sexual assault?
A. Sitting next to the patient
B. Ensuring the patient answers all the questions
C. Asking for information only related to the assault
D. Applying active listening
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⼀Answer:⼀ D. Applying active listening
Rationale: Therapeutic communication techniques such as active
listening decrease unintentional distress during the interaction.
Question: What is the appropriate technique for palpating the
pelvis for stability?
A. Apply gentle pressure over the iliac crests, downward and laterally
B. Apply gentle pressure over the iliac crests, downward and medially
C. Apply firm pressure over the iliac crests, downward and laterally
D. Apply firm pressure over the iliac crests, downward and medially
⼀Answer:⼀ B. Apply gentle pressure over the iliac crests, downward
and medially
Rationale: To assess for pelvic instability, gentle pressure is applied
over the iliac crests, downward and medially.
Question: A trauma nurse cared for a child with devastating burns
two weeks ago. The nurse called in sick for a couple of days and is
now back working on the team. Which of the following would indicate
this nurse is coping well?
A. They are talking about taking the emergency nursing certification
exam
