TNCC 2023 Test Questions and Correct Answers

TNCC 2023 Test Questions and Correct Answers Which of the following mnemonics can help a nurse prioritize care for a trauma patient with massive uncontrolled hemorrhage? - ANSWER MARCH You are caring for a patient who was involved in a motor vehicle crash and is 32 weeks pregnant. Findings of your secondary survey include abdominal pain on palpitation, fundal height at the costal margin, and some dark bloody show. Varying accelerations and decelerations are noted on cardiotocography. These findings are most consistent with which of the following? - ANSWER Placental abruption Which of the following is NOT considered goal-directed therapy for cardiogenic shock? - ANSWER Pericardiocentesis A patient is found lying on the floor after falling 13 hours ago. Which of the following laboratory values is expected with a musculoskeletal complication associated with this presentation? - ANSWER Elevated creatinine kinase Tearing of the bridging veins is most frequently associated with which brain injury? - ANSWER Subdural hematoma What bedside monitoring parameters are used to assess for adequacy of oxygenation and effectiveness of ventilation? - ANSWER Pulse oximetry and capnography Which of the following is a possible complication of positive-pressure ventilation? - ANSWER Worsening pneumothorax Which of the following assessment findings differentiates a tension pneumothorax from a simple pneumothorax? - ANSWER Hypotension that worsens with inspiration A trauma patient is restless and repeatedly asking "Where am I?" Vital signs upon arrival were B/P 110/60 mm Hg, HR 96 beats/minute and RR 24 breaths/minute. Her skin is cool and dry. Current vital signs are B/P 104/84 mm Hg, HR 108 beats/minute, and RR 28 breaths/minute. The patient is demonstrating signs and symptoms of which stage of shock? - ANSWER Compensated