TNCC 9TH ED EXAM 2025/2026 WITH 100%
ACCURATE ANSWERS
1. Describe why alcohol withdrawal symptoms can be challenging to identify
in patients.
Alcohol withdrawal symptoms can be challenging to identify early
because they may develop gradually and can be similar to other
medical conditions.
Alcohol withdrawal symptoms are always immediate and easily
recognizable.
Patients often deny their alcohol use, making symptoms hard to
assess.
Symptoms are only present in severe cases, which are rare.
2. An older adult arrives in the ED with massive hemorrhage in the legs and
trunk from a chain saw incident. Which action takes priority?
Initiating cardiac monitoring
Applying direct pressure and tourniquets
Assessing oxygenation
Obtaining vascular access
3. In a trauma patient who is exhibiting signs of alcohol withdrawal, what
should be the priority intervention to ensure patient safety?
Administer pain medication immediately.
Encourage the patient to eat and drink fluids.
,Discharge the patient as soon as possible.
, Monitor for seizures and provide supportive care.
4. What is the term used to describe the phase of injury where individuals are
impacted by hard objects due to a blast?
Primary
Tertiary
Quaternary
Secondary
5. In a trauma patient with suspected respiratory distress, how would you
utilize carbon dioxide measurement in your assessment?
To evaluate the effectiveness of ventilation and identify potential
metabolic issues.
To determine the patient's blood type and compatibility.
To assess the patient's pain level and response to treatment.
To measure the patient's blood glucose levels.
6. In a scenario where a trauma patient presents with severe bleeding from a
leg injury, what is the first intervention you should prioritize to prevent
preventable death?
Provide oxygen therapy
Assess for spinal injuries
Control the external hemorrhage
Administer pain relief
7. Impaired ventilation resulting in hypercapnia is expected to produce:
, metabolic acidosis
respiratory alkalosis
respiratory acidosis
metabolic alkalosis
8. What is one key aspect of trauma care discussed in the text?
Rehabilitation methods for trauma survivors
Psychological support for trauma patients
Surgical interventions for trauma
Assessment techniques for trauma patients
9. In a scenario where a C5 spinal cord injury patient begins to show signs of
respiratory distress, what immediate action should the healthcare team
take?
Provide supplemental oxygen and prepare for possible intubation.
Administer pain relief medication.
Perform a full neurological assessment.
Increase fluid intake to prevent dehydration.
10. How do the symptoms of anxiety and restlessness relate to the diagnosis
of alcohol withdrawal in this patient?
The symptoms are likely due to the patient's head injury affecting
their mental state.
The symptoms of anxiety and restlessness are common indicators
of alcohol withdrawal, which can occur in patients with a history
of alcohol use when they are not able to consume alcohol.
ACCURATE ANSWERS
1. Describe why alcohol withdrawal symptoms can be challenging to identify
in patients.
Alcohol withdrawal symptoms can be challenging to identify early
because they may develop gradually and can be similar to other
medical conditions.
Alcohol withdrawal symptoms are always immediate and easily
recognizable.
Patients often deny their alcohol use, making symptoms hard to
assess.
Symptoms are only present in severe cases, which are rare.
2. An older adult arrives in the ED with massive hemorrhage in the legs and
trunk from a chain saw incident. Which action takes priority?
Initiating cardiac monitoring
Applying direct pressure and tourniquets
Assessing oxygenation
Obtaining vascular access
3. In a trauma patient who is exhibiting signs of alcohol withdrawal, what
should be the priority intervention to ensure patient safety?
Administer pain medication immediately.
Encourage the patient to eat and drink fluids.
,Discharge the patient as soon as possible.
, Monitor for seizures and provide supportive care.
4. What is the term used to describe the phase of injury where individuals are
impacted by hard objects due to a blast?
Primary
Tertiary
Quaternary
Secondary
5. In a trauma patient with suspected respiratory distress, how would you
utilize carbon dioxide measurement in your assessment?
To evaluate the effectiveness of ventilation and identify potential
metabolic issues.
To determine the patient's blood type and compatibility.
To assess the patient's pain level and response to treatment.
To measure the patient's blood glucose levels.
6. In a scenario where a trauma patient presents with severe bleeding from a
leg injury, what is the first intervention you should prioritize to prevent
preventable death?
Provide oxygen therapy
Assess for spinal injuries
Control the external hemorrhage
Administer pain relief
7. Impaired ventilation resulting in hypercapnia is expected to produce:
, metabolic acidosis
respiratory alkalosis
respiratory acidosis
metabolic alkalosis
8. What is one key aspect of trauma care discussed in the text?
Rehabilitation methods for trauma survivors
Psychological support for trauma patients
Surgical interventions for trauma
Assessment techniques for trauma patients
9. In a scenario where a C5 spinal cord injury patient begins to show signs of
respiratory distress, what immediate action should the healthcare team
take?
Provide supplemental oxygen and prepare for possible intubation.
Administer pain relief medication.
Perform a full neurological assessment.
Increase fluid intake to prevent dehydration.
10. How do the symptoms of anxiety and restlessness relate to the diagnosis
of alcohol withdrawal in this patient?
The symptoms are likely due to the patient's head injury affecting
their mental state.
The symptoms of anxiety and restlessness are common indicators
of alcohol withdrawal, which can occur in patients with a history
of alcohol use when they are not able to consume alcohol.
