TNCC 9th Edition final exam test - questions & correct and verified answers.
Graded A+, Exams of Nursing 2026
Which intervention is recommended regarding the use of drug-assisted
intubation and rapid sequence intubation? - ANSWERPre-oxygenate to
prolong the time to hypoxia
Which normal anatomic or physiologic change in an older adult places them
at a higher risk for aspiration? - ANSWERRelaxed muscles of the oropharynx
A patient has been diagnosed with an incomplete spinal cord injury at L1.
Which finding would indicate sacral sparing? - ANSWERVoluntary anal
sphincter tone
An adult patient weighing 75 kg sustained partial and full thickness burns to
32% of their body 2 hours prior to arrival. Intravenous fluid resuscitation was
calculated to be 400 mL/hour. The urine output over the last hour was 15mL.
What intervention should the nurse anticipate? - ANSWERIncrease isotonic
crystalloid infusion rate
A patient is diagnosed with a T12 spinal cord injury following a 20-foot fall.
Which finding is consistent with spinal shock? - ANSWERLoss of reflexes
A patient is brought to the emergency department following a motor vehicle
rollover and is complaining of left upper abdominal pain and left shoulder
, pain. This presentation is most consistent with an injury to which organ? -
ANSWERSpleen
An adult patient is brought to the emergency department following a motor
vehicle collision with complaints of neck pain. They have identified as a
person in the process of transitioning from male to female. What effect of
hormone therapy should be considered when planning care for this patient? -
ANSWERTestosterone therapy may decrease blood pressure
Correct rationale: A person who is in the process of transitioning from male
to female will usually be taking female hormones such as estrogen/estradiol
to assist with the transition. This can cause a decrease in muscle mass,
increased risk of thromboembolism, and possibly increased bone density.
These patients would not be taking testosterone.
An adult patient presents to the emergency department after sustaining
severe facial injuries during an altercation. The patient is awake, confused,
and smells heavily of alcohol. Pulse oximetry is 94% on room air. Immediate
intubation should be anticipated based on which clinical indicator? -
ANSWERSevere facial injuries
A patient involved in a high-speed rollover is complaining of increased
difficulty breathing. There is a small penetrating wound to the sixth
intercostal space in the left lateral chest. Which finding is most consistent
with an injury to the diaphragm? - ANSWERBowel sounds heard in the left
lower chest
A severely injured patient has been intubated and is being mechanically
ventilated. The patient has received a balanced resuscitation including
multiple blood products. Under which circumstance will it be harder for the
Graded A+, Exams of Nursing 2026
Which intervention is recommended regarding the use of drug-assisted
intubation and rapid sequence intubation? - ANSWERPre-oxygenate to
prolong the time to hypoxia
Which normal anatomic or physiologic change in an older adult places them
at a higher risk for aspiration? - ANSWERRelaxed muscles of the oropharynx
A patient has been diagnosed with an incomplete spinal cord injury at L1.
Which finding would indicate sacral sparing? - ANSWERVoluntary anal
sphincter tone
An adult patient weighing 75 kg sustained partial and full thickness burns to
32% of their body 2 hours prior to arrival. Intravenous fluid resuscitation was
calculated to be 400 mL/hour. The urine output over the last hour was 15mL.
What intervention should the nurse anticipate? - ANSWERIncrease isotonic
crystalloid infusion rate
A patient is diagnosed with a T12 spinal cord injury following a 20-foot fall.
Which finding is consistent with spinal shock? - ANSWERLoss of reflexes
A patient is brought to the emergency department following a motor vehicle
rollover and is complaining of left upper abdominal pain and left shoulder
, pain. This presentation is most consistent with an injury to which organ? -
ANSWERSpleen
An adult patient is brought to the emergency department following a motor
vehicle collision with complaints of neck pain. They have identified as a
person in the process of transitioning from male to female. What effect of
hormone therapy should be considered when planning care for this patient? -
ANSWERTestosterone therapy may decrease blood pressure
Correct rationale: A person who is in the process of transitioning from male
to female will usually be taking female hormones such as estrogen/estradiol
to assist with the transition. This can cause a decrease in muscle mass,
increased risk of thromboembolism, and possibly increased bone density.
These patients would not be taking testosterone.
An adult patient presents to the emergency department after sustaining
severe facial injuries during an altercation. The patient is awake, confused,
and smells heavily of alcohol. Pulse oximetry is 94% on room air. Immediate
intubation should be anticipated based on which clinical indicator? -
ANSWERSevere facial injuries
A patient involved in a high-speed rollover is complaining of increased
difficulty breathing. There is a small penetrating wound to the sixth
intercostal space in the left lateral chest. Which finding is most consistent
with an injury to the diaphragm? - ANSWERBowel sounds heard in the left
lower chest
A severely injured patient has been intubated and is being mechanically
ventilated. The patient has received a balanced resuscitation including
multiple blood products. Under which circumstance will it be harder for the
