TNCC 9th Ed Provider Pre
Course Online Modules Study
Guide EXAM COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS
A trauma nurse cared for a child with devastating burns two weeks ago. The nurse called in sick for a
couple of days and is now back working on the team. Which of the following behaviors would indicate
this nurse is coping well? - Correct Answers: They are talking about taking the emergency nursing
certification examination.
A patient involved in a MVC has sustained a fracture to the second rib of the anterior left chest. Which
concurrent injury is most commonly associated with this fracture? - Correct Answers: Brachial plexus
injury
What is the leading cause of preventable death for the trauma patient in the prehospital environment? -
Correct Answers: Uncontrolled external hemorrhage
A patient fell two weeks ago, striking their head. Today, the patient presented with a persistent
headache and nausea and was diagnosed with a small subdural hematoma. The patient has been in the
ED for 24 hours awaiting an inpatient bed. The night shift nurse reports the patient has been anxious,
restless, shaky, and vomited twice during the night. The patient states they couldn't sleep because a
young child kept coming into the room. What is the most likely cause for these signs and symptoms? -
Correct Answers: Alcohol withdrawal
A patient arrives at the emergency department by private vehicle after sustaining an injury to the right
lower extremity while using a saw. There is a large gaping wound to the right thigh area with significant
bleeding. What is the priority intervention? - Correct Answers: Initiate direct pressure
What is the appropriate technique for palpating the pelvis for stability? - Correct Answers: Apply gentle
pressure over the iliac crests, downward and medially
Course Online Modules Study
Guide EXAM COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS
A trauma nurse cared for a child with devastating burns two weeks ago. The nurse called in sick for a
couple of days and is now back working on the team. Which of the following behaviors would indicate
this nurse is coping well? - Correct Answers: They are talking about taking the emergency nursing
certification examination.
A patient involved in a MVC has sustained a fracture to the second rib of the anterior left chest. Which
concurrent injury is most commonly associated with this fracture? - Correct Answers: Brachial plexus
injury
What is the leading cause of preventable death for the trauma patient in the prehospital environment? -
Correct Answers: Uncontrolled external hemorrhage
A patient fell two weeks ago, striking their head. Today, the patient presented with a persistent
headache and nausea and was diagnosed with a small subdural hematoma. The patient has been in the
ED for 24 hours awaiting an inpatient bed. The night shift nurse reports the patient has been anxious,
restless, shaky, and vomited twice during the night. The patient states they couldn't sleep because a
young child kept coming into the room. What is the most likely cause for these signs and symptoms? -
Correct Answers: Alcohol withdrawal
A patient arrives at the emergency department by private vehicle after sustaining an injury to the right
lower extremity while using a saw. There is a large gaping wound to the right thigh area with significant
bleeding. What is the priority intervention? - Correct Answers: Initiate direct pressure
What is the appropriate technique for palpating the pelvis for stability? - Correct Answers: Apply gentle
pressure over the iliac crests, downward and medially
