TNCC 9th Edition FINAL TEST Questions and Answers | with Detailed Rationales | Year
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TNCC-Trauma Nursing Core Course
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TNCC-Trauma Nursing Core Course
TNCC 9th Edition FINAL TEST
Questions and Answers | with Detailed
Rationales | Year
1. An adult patient who sustained a severe head trauma has been intubated and is
being manually ventilated via a bag-mask device at a rate of 18 breaths/minute. The
patient has received one intravenous fluid b...
TNCC 9th Edition FINAL TEST
Questions and Answers | with Detailed
Rationales | 2024-2025 Year
1. An adult patient who sustained a severe head trauma has been intubated and is
being manually ventilated via a bag-mask device at a rate of 18 breaths/minute. The
patient has received one intravenous fluid bolus of 500 mL of warmed isotonic
crystalloid solution. The PaCO2 is 30 mm Hg (4.0 kPa), and the pulse oximetry is 92%.
BP is 142/70 mm Hg. What is the most important intervention to manage the cerebral
blood flow?
A. Decrease the rate of manual ventilation
B. Initiate another fluid bolus.
C. Recheck endotracheal tube placement.
D. Increase the amount of oxygen delivered.
Correct-A. Decrease the rate of manual ventilation
2. Which of the following situations could cause functional grief?
A. Inability to live at home
B. Amputation of a limb
C. Loss of one's self-image
D. Destruction of the patient's car
Correct-B. Amputation of a limb
Rationale: Preparation and Ongoing Care\Psychosocial Aspects
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3. What is the most important consideration during the initial assessment when caring
for an older adult who has sustained serious injuries?
A. They are likely to be fearful in the emergency department
B. Medical history including current medications
C. Availability of support systems after discharge
D. Accessibility to a primary care physician
Correct-B. Medical history including current medications
4. You are caring for a patient who was thrown from a bike and was not wearing a
helmet. While performing the head-to-toe assessment, you note clear drainage from the
right ear. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step?
A. Clean the ear with a cotton-tipped applicator.
B. Pack the ear with gauze.
C. Notify the physician
D. Document and continue the exam.
Correct-C. Notify the physician
5. When should the definitive calculation for intravenous fluid resuscitation rate be
performed for a patient with burns?
A. As soon as the patient arrives
B. After removal of clothing
C. Only at a burn center
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