ATCN Pre-test Questions and Complete
Detailed Answers
The body regions which are the sites of major internal and external bleeding include: - Answer:
Chest, abdomen, pelvis and external bleeding
A one year old infant with an intracerebral hemorrhage requires endotracheal intubation. What
aspect of this child's anatomy needs to be appreciated in order to provide an effective airway? -
Answer: Short tracheal length may result in bronchus intubation and tube dislodgement
Preparation for a trauma patient includes: - Answer: Assembling anticipated resources and
equipment and checking proper function
A nurse is asked to apply a splint on a patient with a closed wrist fracture. In carrying out the task,
which of the following describes how this injury should be immobilized? - Answer: Flat on a padded
splint to include the hand to the elbow
In providing care to a patient with severe brain injury, the nurse plans interventions to maintain
adequate CPP including: - Answer: Maintaining normal intravascular volume and MAP
A patient with suspected TBI is to be intubated using drug-assisted intubation with etomidate and
succinylcholine. The nurse knows that the most important consideration prior to the procedure is to:
- Answer: Have an alternative airway plan ready
A fluid bolus of warmed crystalloid solution may be ordered in the initial treatment of shock. Which
statement is true concerning the volume of the bolus? - Answer: It is limited to one liter
When sedating a head-injured patient prior to intubation, the most important step is to: - Answer:
Obtain a baseline GCS and pupillary exam prior to administering medications
A ten year old child arrives following a MVC. Which of these physiological changes would be
consistent with hypovolemic shock due to a mild blood volume loss and indicate the need to initiate
fluid boluses? - Answer: Tachycardia and capillary refill of 4 seconds
Detailed Answers
The body regions which are the sites of major internal and external bleeding include: - Answer:
Chest, abdomen, pelvis and external bleeding
A one year old infant with an intracerebral hemorrhage requires endotracheal intubation. What
aspect of this child's anatomy needs to be appreciated in order to provide an effective airway? -
Answer: Short tracheal length may result in bronchus intubation and tube dislodgement
Preparation for a trauma patient includes: - Answer: Assembling anticipated resources and
equipment and checking proper function
A nurse is asked to apply a splint on a patient with a closed wrist fracture. In carrying out the task,
which of the following describes how this injury should be immobilized? - Answer: Flat on a padded
splint to include the hand to the elbow
In providing care to a patient with severe brain injury, the nurse plans interventions to maintain
adequate CPP including: - Answer: Maintaining normal intravascular volume and MAP
A patient with suspected TBI is to be intubated using drug-assisted intubation with etomidate and
succinylcholine. The nurse knows that the most important consideration prior to the procedure is to:
- Answer: Have an alternative airway plan ready
A fluid bolus of warmed crystalloid solution may be ordered in the initial treatment of shock. Which
statement is true concerning the volume of the bolus? - Answer: It is limited to one liter
When sedating a head-injured patient prior to intubation, the most important step is to: - Answer:
Obtain a baseline GCS and pupillary exam prior to administering medications
A ten year old child arrives following a MVC. Which of these physiological changes would be
consistent with hypovolemic shock due to a mild blood volume loss and indicate the need to initiate
fluid boluses? - Answer: Tachycardia and capillary refill of 4 seconds
