TNCC TEST PREP A 8TH EDITION COMPLETE
TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
◉ compensated.
Answer: A trauma pt is restless and repeatedly asking "where am i?"
VS upon arrival: BP 110/60, HR96, RR 24. Her skin is cool and dry.
Current VS are BP 104/84, HR 108, RR 28. The pt is demonstrating
s/sx of which stage of shock?
◉ ventilate with a bag mask device.
Answer: An unresponsive trauma pt has an oropharygeal 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?
◉ within 24 hrs of trauma.
Answer: When is the tertiary survey completed fora trauma pt?
◉ pressure.
Answer: An intubated and sedated pt in the ED has multiple
extremity injuries with the potential for causing compartment
, syndrome. What is the most reliable indication of compartment
syndrome in a patient who is unconscious?
◉ worsening pneumothorax.
Answer: Which of the following is possible complication of positive-
pressure ventilation?
◉ pelvic stability.
Answer: the most reassuring finding for a male pt with hip pain after
a fall is which of the following?
◉ narrowed.
Answer: Which of the following pulse pressures indicate early
hypovolemic shock?
◉ dysrhythmias.
Answer: Patients with a crush injury should be monitored for which
of the following conditions?
◉ subdural hematoma.
Answer: Tearing of the bridging veins is most frequently associated
with which brain injury?
TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
◉ compensated.
Answer: A trauma pt is restless and repeatedly asking "where am i?"
VS upon arrival: BP 110/60, HR96, RR 24. Her skin is cool and dry.
Current VS are BP 104/84, HR 108, RR 28. The pt is demonstrating
s/sx of which stage of shock?
◉ ventilate with a bag mask device.
Answer: An unresponsive trauma pt has an oropharygeal 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?
◉ within 24 hrs of trauma.
Answer: When is the tertiary survey completed fora trauma pt?
◉ pressure.
Answer: An intubated and sedated pt in the ED has multiple
extremity injuries with the potential for causing compartment
, syndrome. What is the most reliable indication of compartment
syndrome in a patient who is unconscious?
◉ worsening pneumothorax.
Answer: Which of the following is possible complication of positive-
pressure ventilation?
◉ pelvic stability.
Answer: the most reassuring finding for a male pt with hip pain after
a fall is which of the following?
◉ narrowed.
Answer: Which of the following pulse pressures indicate early
hypovolemic shock?
◉ dysrhythmias.
Answer: Patients with a crush injury should be monitored for which
of the following conditions?
◉ subdural hematoma.
Answer: Tearing of the bridging veins is most frequently associated
with which brain injury?
