TNCC TEST PREP A 50 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS| A GRADED
A 56 y/o M pt involved in a motor vehicle crash is brought to the ED of a rural critical
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... [Show More] facility. He complains of neck pain, SOB, and diffuse abd pain. His GCS is 15.
His VS: BP 98/71, HR 125, RR 26, SpO2 94% on high-flow O2 via NRB mask. Which of
the following is the priority intervention for this patient? - ANSWER- Expedite transfer to
the closest trauma center
Which of the following considerations is the most important when caring for a geriatric
trauma pt? - ANSWER- a pertinent medical hx is crucial
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? - ANSWER- Mitigation
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? - ANSWER- Multiple requests for water
What is the effect of hypothermia on the oxyhemoglobin dissociation curve? -
ANSWER- hemoglobin does not readily release O2 for use by the tissues
Which of the following is a component of the trauma triad of death? - ANSWERacidosis
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? - ANSWER- Complete
Which of the following is an expected finding in a pt with a tube thoracstomy connected
to a chest drainage system? - ANSWER- flucuation in the water seal chamber
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? - ANSWER- insert an oropharyngeal airway if there is no gag reflex
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? -
ANSWER- globe rupture
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