TNCC Practice Questions and Solutions
Which of the following structures would be the most affected by the energy transfer concept of cavitation? ANSWER Liver.
The most common cause of shock in the trauma patient is: ANSWER Loss of circulatory volume
A patient with injury to the middle meni...
TNCC Practice Questions and Solutions
Which of the following structures would be the most affected by the energy transfer concept of cavitation? ANSWER Liver.
The most common cause of shock in the trauma patient is: ANSWER Loss of circulatory volume
A patient with injury to the middle meningeal artery is at risk for which of the following? ANSWER Epidural hematoma
Which of the following organs may be injured in a patient with left lower rib fractures ANSWER Spleen
A patient arrives with an amputation of an index finger from a knife. The amputated part is brought in with the patient. It is wrapped in a sterile, saline moistened gauze and a sealed plastic bag. The next step in the care of the amputated part is? ANSWER Place the bag onto ice
Which physiologic change in the airway of an older adult place the patient at a higher risk for
difficult intubation? ANSWER Cervical arthritis
The term "worried well" when used in disaster preparedness planning refers to: ANSWER Individuals who think they have been affected by the event but are asymptomatic.
Which of the following would be a priority intervention for a patient with multiple rib fractures and Chest wall instability following a motor vehicle collision? ANSWER Assist with endotracheal intubation. A 22-year-old was struck by a vehicle way crossing the street, sustaining multiple fractures. She is alert and answering questions and crying. What is the best method for initial pain assessment for this patient? ANSWER A self-report tool.
Which of the following diagnostic interventions is most appropriate for the unstable patient with a suspected internal hemorrhage? ANSWER Focussed assessment with sonography for trauma
An adult patient involved in a brushfire arrives to the Emergency department. Upon initial assessment in the emergency department, the most concerning finding is: ANSWER The patient has a horse voice and repeatedly tries to clear his throat.
A college student presents to the emergency room stating after arriving at a party, she awoke in a dorm room she didn't recognize, with no memory of the previous evening. The trauma nurse prepares for which type of following examination? ANSWER Sexual assault
When assessing a patient following an MVA, the nurse asked the paramedic, "how fast was the car travelling on impact? "Considering the biomechanical principles of energy transfer, the nurse's question is important because when velocity (speed): ANSWER Is doubled, force is quadrupled.
How do you use a bag valve mask for support ventilation. ANSWER Attached to oxygen at 15 L
What is a sign of herniation syndrome? ANSWER A unilateral fixed and dilated
What does bilateral fix and pinpoint pupils mean? ANSWER It could be an injury to the ponds or effects of opioids
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