TNCC Test prep 8th Edition QUESTIONS|
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Expedite transfer to the closest trauma center - CORRECT ANSWERS A 56 y/o M involved in a
MVC is brought to the ED. He complains of neck pain, SOB, and diffuse abdominal pain. His GCS is 15, VS:
BP 98/71, HR 125, RR 26, SpO2 94% on high-flow O2 via NRB mask. Which is the priority intervention for
this patient?
a pertinent medical hx is crucial - CORRECT ANSWERS Which of the following considerations is
the most important when caring for a geriatric trauma pt?
Mitigation - CORRECT ANSWERS Following a review of recent drills and a real disaster event, a
hospital has identified deficiencies and is taking steps to minimize the impact of a future disaster . Which
phase of the disaster life cycle does this describe?
smell of alcohol on breath - CORRECT ANSWERS EMS brings a pt who fell while riding his bicycle.
Using the American College of Surgeobs screening guidelines, which assessment finding would prompt
the RN to prepare the pt for a radiologic spine clearance?
hemoglobin does not readily release O2 for use by the tissues - CORRECT ANSWERS What is the
effect of hypothermia on the oxyhemoglobin dissociation curve?
acidosis - CORRECT ANSWERS Which of the following is a component of the trauma triad of
death?
Complete - CORRECT ANSWERS EMS brings a pt from MVC. VS: BP 90/49, HR 48, RR 12, temp
97.2F (36.2 C). The pt exhibits urinary incontinence and priapism. These assessment findings are most
consistent with which of the following types of spinal cord injury?
, flucuation in the water seal chamber - CORRECT ANSWERS Which of the following is an expected
finding in a pt with a tube thoracstomy connected to a chest drainage system?
insert an oropharyngeal airway if there is no gag reflex - CORRECT ANSWERS During the primary
survey of an unconscious pt with multi-system trauma, the nurse notes snoring respirations. What
priority nursing interventions should be preformed next?
globe rupture - CORRECT ANSWERS A 35 y/o M presents with facial trauma after being struck in
the face with a baseball. A teardrop-shaped left pupil is noted on exam. What type of injury is
suspected?
compensated - CORRECT ANSWERS 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 - CORRECT ANSWERS 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 - CORRECT ANSWERS When is the tertiary survey completed fora trauma
pt?
pressure - CORRECT ANSWERS 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 - CORRECT ANSWERS Which of the following is possible complication
of positive-pressure ventilation?
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Expedite transfer to the closest trauma center - CORRECT ANSWERS A 56 y/o M involved in a
MVC is brought to the ED. He complains of neck pain, SOB, and diffuse abdominal pain. His GCS is 15, VS:
BP 98/71, HR 125, RR 26, SpO2 94% on high-flow O2 via NRB mask. Which is the priority intervention for
this patient?
a pertinent medical hx is crucial - CORRECT ANSWERS Which of the following considerations is
the most important when caring for a geriatric trauma pt?
Mitigation - CORRECT ANSWERS Following a review of recent drills and a real disaster event, a
hospital has identified deficiencies and is taking steps to minimize the impact of a future disaster . Which
phase of the disaster life cycle does this describe?
smell of alcohol on breath - CORRECT ANSWERS EMS brings a pt who fell while riding his bicycle.
Using the American College of Surgeobs screening guidelines, which assessment finding would prompt
the RN to prepare the pt for a radiologic spine clearance?
hemoglobin does not readily release O2 for use by the tissues - CORRECT ANSWERS What is the
effect of hypothermia on the oxyhemoglobin dissociation curve?
acidosis - CORRECT ANSWERS Which of the following is a component of the trauma triad of
death?
Complete - CORRECT ANSWERS EMS brings a pt from MVC. VS: BP 90/49, HR 48, RR 12, temp
97.2F (36.2 C). The pt exhibits urinary incontinence and priapism. These assessment findings are most
consistent with which of the following types of spinal cord injury?
, flucuation in the water seal chamber - CORRECT ANSWERS Which of the following is an expected
finding in a pt with a tube thoracstomy connected to a chest drainage system?
insert an oropharyngeal airway if there is no gag reflex - CORRECT ANSWERS During the primary
survey of an unconscious pt with multi-system trauma, the nurse notes snoring respirations. What
priority nursing interventions should be preformed next?
globe rupture - CORRECT ANSWERS A 35 y/o M presents with facial trauma after being struck in
the face with a baseball. A teardrop-shaped left pupil is noted on exam. What type of injury is
suspected?
compensated - CORRECT ANSWERS 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 - CORRECT ANSWERS 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 - CORRECT ANSWERS When is the tertiary survey completed fora trauma
pt?
pressure - CORRECT ANSWERS 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 - CORRECT ANSWERS Which of the following is possible complication
of positive-pressure ventilation?
