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TNCC 8TH EDITION PROVIDER EXAM |
CERTIFIED EXAM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS
An unresponsive trauma patient has an oropharyngeal airway in place, shallow
and labored respirations, and dusky skin. The trauma team has administered
medications for drug-assisted intubation and attempted intubation but was
unsuccessful. What is the most appropriate immediate next step? -correct-
answer-Ventilate with a bag-mask device
Which of the following is a component of the trauma triad of death? -correct-
answer-Acidosis
If a patient has received multiple transfusions of banked blood preserved with
citrate, which electrolyte is most likely to drop and require supplementation? -
correct-answer-Calcium
An elderly patient with a history of anticoagulant use presents after a fall at home
that day. She denies any loss of consciousness. She has a hematoma to her
forehead and complains of headache, dizziness, and nausea. What is the most
likely cause of her symptoms? -correct-answer-Subdural hematoma
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A patient with a lower extremity fracture complains of severe pain and tightness
in his calf, minimally relieved by pain medications. Which of the following is the
priority nursing intervention? -correct-answer-Elevating the extremity to the level
of the heart
Which of the following patients warrants referral to a burn center? -correct-
answer-A 52-year-old diabetic male with a partial-thickness burn to the left lower
leg
Which of the following is true about the log-roll maneuver? -correct-answer-It can
worsen cord damage from an unstable spinal injury
A trauma patient is restless and repeatedly asking "Where am I?" Vital signs upon
arrival were BP 110/60 mm Hg, HR 96 beats/minute and RR 24 breaths/minute.
Her skin is cool and dry. Current vital signs are BP 104/84 mm Hg, HR 108
beats/minute, and RR 28 breaths/minute. The patient is demonstrating signs and
symptoms of which stage of shock? -correct-answer-Compensated
EMS arrives with the intoxicated driver of a car involved in a motor vehicle crash.
EMS reports significant damage to the driver's side of the car. The patient is asking
to have the cervical collar removed. When is it appropriate to remove the cervical
TNCC 8TH EDITION PROVIDER EXAM |
CERTIFIED EXAM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS
An unresponsive trauma patient has an oropharyngeal airway in place, shallow
and labored respirations, and dusky skin. The trauma team has administered
medications for drug-assisted intubation and attempted intubation but was
unsuccessful. What is the most appropriate immediate next step? -correct-
answer-Ventilate with a bag-mask device
Which of the following is a component of the trauma triad of death? -correct-
answer-Acidosis
If a patient has received multiple transfusions of banked blood preserved with
citrate, which electrolyte is most likely to drop and require supplementation? -
correct-answer-Calcium
An elderly patient with a history of anticoagulant use presents after a fall at home
that day. She denies any loss of consciousness. She has a hematoma to her
forehead and complains of headache, dizziness, and nausea. What is the most
likely cause of her symptoms? -correct-answer-Subdural hematoma
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A patient with a lower extremity fracture complains of severe pain and tightness
in his calf, minimally relieved by pain medications. Which of the following is the
priority nursing intervention? -correct-answer-Elevating the extremity to the level
of the heart
Which of the following patients warrants referral to a burn center? -correct-
answer-A 52-year-old diabetic male with a partial-thickness burn to the left lower
leg
Which of the following is true about the log-roll maneuver? -correct-answer-It can
worsen cord damage from an unstable spinal injury
A trauma patient is restless and repeatedly asking "Where am I?" Vital signs upon
arrival were BP 110/60 mm Hg, HR 96 beats/minute and RR 24 breaths/minute.
Her skin is cool and dry. Current vital signs are BP 104/84 mm Hg, HR 108
beats/minute, and RR 28 breaths/minute. The patient is demonstrating signs and
symptoms of which stage of shock? -correct-answer-Compensated
EMS arrives with the intoxicated driver of a car involved in a motor vehicle crash.
EMS reports significant damage to the driver's side of the car. The patient is asking
to have the cervical collar removed. When is it appropriate to remove the cervical
