TNCC 8th Edition (A GRADED AND
REVIEWED 2025)Questions And
Answers.
endotracheal tube - Correct Answer-The trauma nurse knows that placing a bariatric
patient in a "ramped position" provides better visualization during the insertion of which
device?
subdural hematoma - Correct Answer-Tearing of the bridging veins is most frequently
associated with which brain injury?
Elevated creatine kinase - Correct Answer-A patient is found lying on the floor after
falling 13 hours ago. Which of the following laboratory values is expected with a
musculoskeletal complication associated with this presentation?
Initiate transfer to a trauma center - Correct Answer-A patient is brought to the
emergency department of a rural hospital following a high-speed motor vehicle collision.
When significant abdominal and pelvic injuries are noted in the primary survey, which of
the following is the priority intervention?
bowel - Correct Answer-Which of the following injuries is LEAST likely to be promptly
identified?
A 52-year-old diabetic male with a partial-thickness burn to the left lower leg - Correct
Answer-Which of the following patients warrants referral to a burn center?
fat embolism - Correct Answer-A patient has been in the emergency department for
several hours waiting to be admitted. He sustained multiple rib fractures and a femur
fracture after a fall. He has been awake, alert, and complaining of leg pain. His wife
reported that he suddenly became anxious and confused. Upon reassessment, the
patient is restless, with respiratory distress and petechiae to his neck. The patient is
exhibiting signs and symptoms most commonly associated with which of the follow
conditions?
, Apply a splint and elevate the extremity ABOVE the level of the heart - Correct Answer-
A 36-year old female has a deformity of the left wrist after a fall. She is reluctant to
move her hand due to pain. Which of the following is the most appropriate intervention?
Expedite transfer to the closest trauma center - Correct Answer-A 56-year-old male
patient involved in a motor vehicle crash is brought to the emergency department of a
rural critical assess facility. He complaints of neck pain, shortness of breath, and diffuse
abdominal pain. His Glasgow Coma Score is 15. His vital signs are as follows: BP 98/71
mm Hg, HR 125 beats/minute, RR 26 breaths/minute, SpO2 94% on high-flow oxygen
via non-rebreather mask. Which of the follow is the priority intervention for this patient?
CIWA-Ar of 36 - Correct Answer-Which of the following values indicates the need for
alcohol withdrawal interventions?
huddle - Correct Answer-A trauma patient is en route to a rural emergency department.
Radiology notifies the charge nurse that the computed tomography (CT) scanner will be
out of service for several hours. The team gathers to plan accordingly. Which of the
following terms best describes this trauma team's communication?
Bradycardia and absent motor function below the level of injury - Correct Answer-A
patient with a complete spinal cord injury in neurogenic shock will demonstrate
hypotension and which other clinical signs?
It can worsen cord damage from a unstable spinal injury - Correct Answer-Which of the
following is true about the log-roll maneuver?
velocity - Correct Answer-What factor contributes most to the kinetic energy of a body in
motion?
Report your suspicion of maltreatment in accordance with local regulations - Correct
Answer-A 5-year-old child presents to the ED with bruises to the upper arms and
buttocks in various stages of healing and multiple small, clean, round burns to the back.
There are no abnormalities found based on the pediatric assessment triangle or primary
survey. Which of the following is the priority nursing intervention?
Straight catheter for urine sample - Correct Answer-A 20-year-old male presents to the
ED complaining of severe lower abdominal pain after landing hard on the bicycle cross
bars while performing an aerial BMX maneuver. Secondary assessment reveals lower
abdominal tenderness and scrotal ecchymosis. Which of the following orders would the
nurse question?
placental abruption - Correct Answer-You are caring for a patient who was involved in a
motor vehicle crash and is 32 weeks pregnant. Findings of your secondary survey
include abdominal pain on palpation, fundal height at the costal margin, and some dark
bloody show. Varying accelerations and decelerations are note don cardiotocography.
These findings are most consistent with which of the following?
REVIEWED 2025)Questions And
Answers.
endotracheal tube - Correct Answer-The trauma nurse knows that placing a bariatric
patient in a "ramped position" provides better visualization during the insertion of which
device?
subdural hematoma - Correct Answer-Tearing of the bridging veins is most frequently
associated with which brain injury?
Elevated creatine kinase - Correct Answer-A patient is found lying on the floor after
falling 13 hours ago. Which of the following laboratory values is expected with a
musculoskeletal complication associated with this presentation?
Initiate transfer to a trauma center - Correct Answer-A patient is brought to the
emergency department of a rural hospital following a high-speed motor vehicle collision.
When significant abdominal and pelvic injuries are noted in the primary survey, which of
the following is the priority intervention?
bowel - Correct Answer-Which of the following injuries is LEAST likely to be promptly
identified?
A 52-year-old diabetic male with a partial-thickness burn to the left lower leg - Correct
Answer-Which of the following patients warrants referral to a burn center?
fat embolism - Correct Answer-A patient has been in the emergency department for
several hours waiting to be admitted. He sustained multiple rib fractures and a femur
fracture after a fall. He has been awake, alert, and complaining of leg pain. His wife
reported that he suddenly became anxious and confused. Upon reassessment, the
patient is restless, with respiratory distress and petechiae to his neck. The patient is
exhibiting signs and symptoms most commonly associated with which of the follow
conditions?
, Apply a splint and elevate the extremity ABOVE the level of the heart - Correct Answer-
A 36-year old female has a deformity of the left wrist after a fall. She is reluctant to
move her hand due to pain. Which of the following is the most appropriate intervention?
Expedite transfer to the closest trauma center - Correct Answer-A 56-year-old male
patient involved in a motor vehicle crash is brought to the emergency department of a
rural critical assess facility. He complaints of neck pain, shortness of breath, and diffuse
abdominal pain. His Glasgow Coma Score is 15. His vital signs are as follows: BP 98/71
mm Hg, HR 125 beats/minute, RR 26 breaths/minute, SpO2 94% on high-flow oxygen
via non-rebreather mask. Which of the follow is the priority intervention for this patient?
CIWA-Ar of 36 - Correct Answer-Which of the following values indicates the need for
alcohol withdrawal interventions?
huddle - Correct Answer-A trauma patient is en route to a rural emergency department.
Radiology notifies the charge nurse that the computed tomography (CT) scanner will be
out of service for several hours. The team gathers to plan accordingly. Which of the
following terms best describes this trauma team's communication?
Bradycardia and absent motor function below the level of injury - Correct Answer-A
patient with a complete spinal cord injury in neurogenic shock will demonstrate
hypotension and which other clinical signs?
It can worsen cord damage from a unstable spinal injury - Correct Answer-Which of the
following is true about the log-roll maneuver?
velocity - Correct Answer-What factor contributes most to the kinetic energy of a body in
motion?
Report your suspicion of maltreatment in accordance with local regulations - Correct
Answer-A 5-year-old child presents to the ED with bruises to the upper arms and
buttocks in various stages of healing and multiple small, clean, round burns to the back.
There are no abnormalities found based on the pediatric assessment triangle or primary
survey. Which of the following is the priority nursing intervention?
Straight catheter for urine sample - Correct Answer-A 20-year-old male presents to the
ED complaining of severe lower abdominal pain after landing hard on the bicycle cross
bars while performing an aerial BMX maneuver. Secondary assessment reveals lower
abdominal tenderness and scrotal ecchymosis. Which of the following orders would the
nurse question?
placental abruption - Correct Answer-You are caring for a patient who was involved in a
motor vehicle crash and is 32 weeks pregnant. Findings of your secondary survey
include abdominal pain on palpation, fundal height at the costal margin, and some dark
bloody show. Varying accelerations and decelerations are note don cardiotocography.
These findings are most consistent with which of the following?
