TNCC EXAM 1 2026 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
What is the best measure of the adequacy of cellular perfusion and helps predict the outcome of
resuscitation?
Base deficit used in conjunction with serum lactate
Will hypocapnia cause vasoconstriction or vasodilation, especially in the cerebral vasculature?
Vasoconstriction
What results from tissue hypo perfusion and oxygen deficit?
Metabolic acidosis
What type of shock results in generalized vasodilation?
Neurogenic shock
Spinal cord injuries at C3-C5 causes loss of what nerves function, resulting in what?
Phrenic nerve; paralyzed diaphragm and inability to breath
Extremity elevation AT the level of the heart is beneficial for what type of injury?
Compartment Syndrome
, What is a high risk of frostbite?
Thrombus formation
What two medications can be administered to maintain perfusion after a frostbite injury along with
rewarming?
Tissue plasminogen activator or non steroidal anti-inflammatory medication (NSAIDS)
An rise in diastolic blood pressures is a sign of increasing what?
Peripheral resistance
What position will benefit the airway and work of breathing for the bariatric patient?
Reverse Trendelenburg
Which phase of a blast results from flying debris, projectiles, and bomb fragments causing lacerations or
penetrating injuries?
Secondary Phase
What phase of a blast results from any explosion-related illness or injury including hyperglycemia,
hypertension, angina, asthma, COPD, or sepsis?
Quaternary Phase
What phase of a blast results from individuals being thrown by the blast and impacting walls, ground, or
any hard object?
AND CORRECT SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
What is the best measure of the adequacy of cellular perfusion and helps predict the outcome of
resuscitation?
Base deficit used in conjunction with serum lactate
Will hypocapnia cause vasoconstriction or vasodilation, especially in the cerebral vasculature?
Vasoconstriction
What results from tissue hypo perfusion and oxygen deficit?
Metabolic acidosis
What type of shock results in generalized vasodilation?
Neurogenic shock
Spinal cord injuries at C3-C5 causes loss of what nerves function, resulting in what?
Phrenic nerve; paralyzed diaphragm and inability to breath
Extremity elevation AT the level of the heart is beneficial for what type of injury?
Compartment Syndrome
, What is a high risk of frostbite?
Thrombus formation
What two medications can be administered to maintain perfusion after a frostbite injury along with
rewarming?
Tissue plasminogen activator or non steroidal anti-inflammatory medication (NSAIDS)
An rise in diastolic blood pressures is a sign of increasing what?
Peripheral resistance
What position will benefit the airway and work of breathing for the bariatric patient?
Reverse Trendelenburg
Which phase of a blast results from flying debris, projectiles, and bomb fragments causing lacerations or
penetrating injuries?
Secondary Phase
What phase of a blast results from any explosion-related illness or injury including hyperglycemia,
hypertension, angina, asthma, COPD, or sepsis?
Quaternary Phase
What phase of a blast results from individuals being thrown by the blast and impacting walls, ground, or
any hard object?
