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TNCC 9TH EDITION EXAM LATEST 2023-2024 COMPLETE 80 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS, Exams of Nursing

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TNCC 9TH EDITION EXAM LATEST 2025 COMPLETE 80 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
A adult patient with a knife injury to the neck has an intact airway and is hemodynamically stable. They
complain of difficulty swallowing and speaking. In the primary survey, further assessment is indicated next
for which of the following conditions?
a. Damage to the cervical spine
b. An expanding pneumothorax
c. Laceration of the carotid artery
d. Injury to the thyroid gland - ansa. Damage to the cervical spine
A patient arrives at the emergency department by private vehicle after sustaining an injury to the right
lower extremity while using a saw. There is a large gaping wound to the right thigh area with significant
bleeding. What is the priority intervention?
a. Elevate the extremity to the level of the heart
b. Initiate direct pressure
c. Apply a tourniquet
d. Cover the open wound with sterile saline dressings - ansb. Initiate direct pressure
A patient fell two weeks ago, striking their head. Today, the patient presented with a persistent headache
and nausea and was diagnosed with a small subdural hematoma. The patient has been in the ED for 24
hours awaiting an inpatient bed. The night shift nurse reports the patient has been anxious, restless,
shaky, and vomited twice during the night. The patient states they couldn't sleep because a young child
kept coming into the room. What is the most likely cause for these signs and symptoms?
a. increase intracranial pressure
b. alcohol withdrawal
c. rhabdomyolysis
d. pulmonary embolus - ansb. alcohol withdrawal
A patient involved in a MVC has sustained a fracture to the second rib of the anterior left chest. Which
concurrent injury is most commonly associated with this fracture?
a. Blunt cardiac injury
b. Brachial plexus injury
c. Pneumothorax
d. Hemothorax - ansb. Brachial plexus injury
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 for this patient?
a. maintain adequate respiratory status.
b. administer balanced resuscitation fluid
c. perform serial assessments of neurologic function
d. maintain core temperature - ansa. maintain adequate respiratory status
A trauma nurse cared for a child with devastating burns two weeks ago. The nurse 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?
a. They are talking about taking the emergency nursing certification examination.
b. They keep requesting to be assigned to the walk-in/ambulatory area
c. They are impatient and snap at their coworkers.
d. They are thinking about transferring out of the emergency department. - ansa. They are talking about
taking the emergency nursing certification examination.
Following a bomb explosion, fragmentation injuries from the bomb or objects in the environment are
examples of which phase of injury?
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A adult patient with a knife injury to the neck has an intact airway and is hemodynamically stable. They complain of difficulty swallowing and speaking. In the primary survey, further assessment is indicated next for which of the following conditions? a. Damage to the cervical spine b. An expanding pneumothorax c. Laceration of the carotid artery d. Injury to the thyroid gland - ansa. Damage to the cervical spine A patient arrives at the emergency department by private vehicle after sustaining an injury to the right lower extremity while using a saw. There is a large gaping wound to the right thigh area with significant bleeding. What is the priority intervention? a. Elevate the extremity to the level of the heart b. Initiate direct pressure c. Apply a tourniquet d. Cover the open wound with sterile saline dressings - ansb. Initiate direct pressure A patient fell two weeks ago, striking their head. Today, the patient presented with a persistent headache and nausea and was diagnosed with a small subdural hematoma. The patient has been in the ED for 24 hours awaiting an inpatient bed. The night shift nurse reports the patient has been anxious, restless, shaky, and vomited twice during the night. The patient states they couldn't sleep because a young child kept coming into the room. What is the most likely cause for these signs and symptoms? a. increase intracranial pressure b. alcohol withdrawal c. rhabdomyolysis d. pulmonary embolus - ansb. alcohol withdrawal A patient involved in a MVC has sustained a fracture to the second rib of the anterior left chest. Which concurrent injury is most commonly associated with this fracture? a. Blunt cardiac injury b. Brachial plexus injury c. Pneumothorax d. Hemothorax - ansb. Brachial plexus injury 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 for this patient? a. maintain adequate respiratory status. b. administer balanced resuscitation fluid c. perform serial assessments of neurologic function d. maintain core temperature - ansa. maintain adequate respiratory status A trauma nurse cared for a child with devastating burns two weeks ago. The nurse 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? a. They are talking about taking the emergency nursing certification examination. b. They keep requesting to be assigned to the walk-in/ambulatory area c. They are impatient and snap at their coworkers. d. They are thinking about transferring out of the emergency department. - ansa. They are talking about taking the emergency nursing certification examination. Following a bomb explosion, fragmentation injuries from the bomb or objects in the environment are examples of which phase of injury?

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a. primary b. secondary c. tertiary d. quaternary - ansb. secondary In a patient with severe traumatic brain injury, hypocapnia causes which condition? a. Respiratory acidosis b. Metabolic acidosis c. Neurogenic shock d. Cerebral vasoconstriction - ansd. Cerebral vasoconstriction The general impression step in the initial assessment provides the opportunity to do which of the following? a. Assess for uncontrolled internal hemorrhage b. Accurately triage the patient c. Reprioritize circulation before airway or breathing. d. Activate the trauma team - ansc. Reprioritize circulation before airway or breathing. The nurse is obtaining a history for a patient who presents following sexual assault. This history is completed using which of the following techniques? a. Bring the family in to the interview room. b. Use direct quotes to record information. c. Obtain information specific only to the assault. d. Provide food and drink to help create rapport. - ansb. Use direct quotes to record information. The vital signs of a pregnant trauma patient at 30 weeks 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? a. Decompensated shock b. Normal vital signs in pregnancy c. Compensated shock d. Supine hypotension syndrome - ansb. Normal vital signs in pregnancy Treatment for frostbite can include which of the following interventions? a. warm the affected part over 30-60 minutes b. use gentle friction to improve circulation c. administer tissue plasminogen activator d. leave all of the blisters intact - ansc. administer tissue plasminogen activator Understanding the kinematic concepts associated with the mechanism of injury and energy transfer can initially assist the trauma care provider in which of the following? a. Anticipating the types of injuries that may be present b. Deciding whether law enforcement should be notified c. Determining needed laboratory tests d. Predicting the need for a surgical procedure - ansa. Anticipating the types of injuries that may be present What is the appropriate technique for palpating the pelvis for stability? a. Apply gentle pressure over the iliac crests, downward and laterally. b. Apply gentle pressure over the iliac crests, downward and medially. c. Apply firm pressure over the iliac crests, downward and laterally.

ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+

a pertinent medical hx is crucial - ANSWhich of the following considerations is the most important when caring for a geriatric trauma pt? acidosis - ANSWhich of the following is a component of the trauma triad of death? advanced age - ANSWhich of the following is most likely to contribute to inadequate oxygenation and ventilation? after a physical examination if the pt has no radiologic abnormalities on CT - ANSEMS arrives with the intoxicated driver of a car involved in a MVC. EMS reports significant damage to the drivers side of the car. The pt is asking to have the cervical collar removed. When it is appropriate to remove the cervical collar? apply splint and elevate above the level of the heart (there is no SLING in TNCC interventions for fx, at the level of the heart is for suspected compartment syndrome) - ANSa 37 y/o F has a deformity of the L wrist after a fall. She is reluctant to move her hand due to pain. Which of the following is the most appropriate intervention? bardycardia and absent motor function below the level of injury - ANSA pt with a complete spinal cord injury in neurogenic shock will demonstrate hypotension and which other clinical signs? bowel - ANSWhich of the following injuries is LEAST likely to be promptly identified? calcium (citrate binds to calcium) - ANSif a pt has received multiple transfusions of banked blood preserved with citrate, which electrolyte is most likely to drop and require supplementation? compensated - ANSA trauma pt is restless and repeatedly asking "where am i?" VS upon arrival: BP 110/60, HR96, RR 24. Her skin is cool and dry. Current VS are BP 104/84, HR 108, RR 28. The pt is demonstrating s/sx of which stage of shock? Complete - ANSEMS 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? decreased respiratory rate (Cushing's Triad) - ANSWhich of the following is a late sign of increased intracranial pressure? defusings - ANSAll of these are considered a critical communication point in trauma care EXCEPT which of the following? Diagnostic Peitoneal Lavage (DPL) - serial FAST exams are indicated - ANSa 49 y/o restrained driver involved in a MVC presents to the trauma center complaining of abd, pelvic, and bilateral lower extremity pain. VS are stable. The nurse can anticipate all of these after a negative FAST exam EXCEPT which of the following? dressing removal (it may be causing worsening tension PTX) - ANSA patient arrives with a large open chest wound after being assaulted with a machete. Prehospital providers placed a nonporous dressing over the chest wound and taped it on three sides. he is now showing signs of anxiety, restlessness, severe respiratory distress, cyanosis and decreasing blood pressure. Which of the following is the MOST appropriate immediate intervention?

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dysrhythmias - ANSPatients with a crush injury should be monitored for which of the following conditions? Elevated creatine kinase - ANSA patient who was found down and unresponsive for over 13 hrs would have what suspected lab abnormality? elevating the extremity to the level of the heart (suspected compartment syndrome) - ANSA pt with a lower extremity fracture complains of severe pain and tightness in his calf, minimally by pain medications. Which of the following is the priority nursing intervention? endotracheal tube - ANSThe trauma nurse knows that placing a bariatric patient in a ramped position providers better visualization during the insertion of which device? Expedite transfer to the closest trauma center - ANSA 56 y/o M pt involved in a motor vehicle crash is brought to the ED of a rural critical access 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? fat embolism (petechia/femur fx) - ANSa pt has been in the ED for several hrs waiting to be admitted. He sustained multiple rib fractures and a femur fracture after a fall. He has been awake, alert, and complaining of leg pain. His wife reported that he suddenly became anxious and confused. Upon reassessment, the pt is restless with respiratory distress and petechiae to his neck. The pt is exhibiting s/sx most commonly associated with which of the following conditions? flucuation in the water seal chamber - ANSWhich of the following is an expected finding in a pt with a tube thoracstomy connected to a chest drainage system? globe rupture - ANSA 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? hemoglobin does not readily release O2 for use by the tissues - ANSWhat is the effect of hypothermia on the oxyhemoglobin dissociation curve? Hypotension (on inspiration) - ANSwhich of the following assessment findings differentiates a tension pneumothorax from a simple pneumothorax? identifying individuals who made mistakes during the traumatic event - ANSWhich of the following is NOT considered a benefit of debriefings? Initiate transfer to a trauma center - ANSA pt is brought to the ED of a rural hospital following a high- speed MVC. When significant abd and pelvic injuries are noted in the primary survey, which of the following is the priority interventions? insert an oropharyngeal airway if there is no gag reflex - ANSDuring the primary survey of an unconscious pt with multi-system trauma, the nurse notes snoring respirations. What priority nursing interventions should be preformed next? it can worsen cord damage from an unstable spinal injury - ANSWhich of the following is true about the log-roll? MARCH - ANSWhich of the following mnemonics can help the nurse prioritize care for a trauma patient with massive uncontrolled hemorrhage?

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after a fall at home today. She denies any loss of consciousness. She has a hematoma to her forehead and complains of headache, dizziness, and nausea. What is the most likely cause of her symptoms? the aorta is torn at its attachment with the ligamentum arteriosum - ANSwhich of the following occurs during the third impact of a motor vehicle crash? to guage end-organ perfusion and tissue hypoxia - ANSWhy is a measure of serum lactate obtained in the initial assessment of a trauma patient? velocity (KE=1/2mv^2, if mass doubles so does E, but when v is doubled E is quadrupled) - ANSWhat factor contributes most to the kinetic energy of a body in motion? ventilate with a bag mask device - ANSAn unresponsive trauma pt has an oropharygeal airway in place, shallow and labored respirations, and dusky skin. The trauma team has administered medications for drug-assisted intubation and attempted intubation but was unsuccessful. What is the most appropriate immediate next step? within 24 hrs of trauma - ANSWhen is the tertiary survey completed fora trauma pt? worsening pneumothorax - ANSWhich of the following is possible complication of positive-pressure ventilation?