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  • October 13, 2024
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TNCC Practice Exam with Rationale
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A 30-week pregnant trauma patient's vital signs include a blood
pressure of 94/62 mm Hg and a heart rate of 108 beats/minute.
Fetal heart tones are 124 beats/minute. The emergency nurse
interprets the patient's hemodynamic findings as an indication
of which of the following? - CORRECT ANSWER-normal vital
signs in pregnancy

rationale: in pregnancy, the resting heart rate increases by 10
to 20 bpm and a small decrease in systolic blood pressure and
a larger decrease in diastolic blood pressure due to a decrease
in peripheral resistance. Normal fetal rate is between 120 and
160 bpm

A patient fell two weeks ago, striking his head. He came to the
emergency department with a persistent headache and
nausea. He was diagnosed with a small subdural hematoma
and has been in the ED for 24 hours awaiting an inpatient bed.
The night shift nurse reports he has been anxious, restless, and
shaky. he vomited twice during the night. He tells the day shift
nurse he couldn't sleep because a young child kept coming into
his room. What is a likely cause for these signs and symptoms?
- CORRECT ANSWER-alcohol withdrawal

rationale: alcohol withdrawal is a common delayed condition
because symptoms are difficult to identify early. Signs include
autonomic hyperactivity, hand tremors, nausea or vomiting,
psychomotor agitation, anxiety, insomnia, hallucinations, or
seizures.

, A patient with a knife injury to the neck has an intact airway and
is hemodynamically stable. He complains of difficulty
swallowing and speaking. Further assessment is indicated next
for which of the following? - CORRECT ANSWER-damage to
spinal cord

rationale: penetrating neck trauma may include concurrent
injuries to the spinal cord, airway, or vascular neck structures.
With an intact airway and hemodynamic stability, the other
common concurrent injury is to the spinal cord

a patient with a spinal cord injury at C5 is being cared for in the
emergency department while awaiting transport to a trauma
center. which of the following represents the highest priority for
ongoing assessment and management? - CORRECT
ANSWER-maintain adequate respiratory status

rationale: spinal cord injuries at C3 to C5 can cause the loss of
phrenic nerve function, resulting in a paralyzed diaphragm and
inability to breathe

A trauma nurse cared for a child with devasting burns 2 weeks
ago. She called in sick for a couple of days and is now back
working on the team. Which of the following behaviors would
indicate this nurse is coping well? - CORRECT ANSWER-she
is talking about taking the emergency nursing certification
examination

rationale: this is an indication she is taking positive steps to
advance her own practice, a sign of resilience

Based on proper bleeding control techniques, what is the first
step to stop the bleeding of a penetrating injury to the lower
extremity? - CORRECT ANSWER-initiate direct pressure

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