Download TNCC 9TH EDITION EXAM LATEST 2024-2025 COMPLETE 50 QUESTIONS AND DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RAT and more Exams Nursing in PDF only on Docsity! TNCC 9TH EDITION EXAM LATEST 2024-2025 COMPLETE 50 QUESTIONS AND DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES A 35-year old male presents with facial trauma after bring struck inthe face with a baseball. a tear-drop shaped left pupil is noted on exam. What type of injury is suspected? Answer: B - ANSWER-A) oculomotor nerve palsy B) globe rupture *** C) uncal herniation D) retinal detachment A 36-year old female has a deformity of the left wrist after a fall. She is reluctant to move her hand due to pain. Which of the following is the most appropriate intervention? Answer: B - ANSWER-A) apply a sling and elevate the extremity to the level of the heart. B) apply a splint and ELEVATE ABOVE THE LEVEL OF THE HEART *** C) Apply a sling and elevate the extremity above the level of the heart D) apply a splint and elevate the extremity to the level of the heart. Why is a measure of serum lactate obtained in the initial assessment of the trauma patient? Answer: c - ANSWER-a) to measure oxygenation and ventilation b) to quantify the base deficit for the adequacy of cellular TNCC 9TH EDITION EXAM LATEST 2024-2025 COMPLETE 50 QUESTIONS AND DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES perfusion c) *to gauge end-organ perfusion and tissue hypoxia ** TNCC 9TH EDITION EXAM LATEST 2024-2025 COMPLETE 50 QUESTIONS AND DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES Answer: C - ANSWER-A) spleen B) lung C) bowel *** D) brain Patients with a crush injury should be monitored for which of the following conditions? Answer: C - ANSWER-A) Hypernatremia B) Hypercalcemia C) Dysrhthmias ** D) polyuria What finding raises suspicion of complete spinal cord injury? Answer: B - ANSWER-A) Weakness in the lower extremities B) Priapism *** C) voluntary anal sphincter tone D) intact reflexes distal to the injury A patient with a complete spinal cord injury in neurogenic shock will demonstrate hypotension and which other clinical signs? Answer: D - ANSWER-A) Bradycardia and ipsilateral absences of motor function TNCC 9TH EDITION EXAM LATEST 2024-2025 COMPLETE 50 QUESTIONS AND DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES B) Tachycardia and respiratory depression C) Tachycardia and absent motor function below the level of injury D) Bradycardia and absent motor function below the level of the injury *** A 5-year old child presents to the ED with bruises to the upper arms and buttocks in various stages of healing and multiple small, clean, round burns to the back. There are no abnormalities found based on the pediatric assessment triangle or primary survey. Which of the following is the priority nursing intervention? Answer: A - ANSWER-A) report your suspicion of the maltreatment in accordance with local regulations *** B) apply ice to the bruises and consult wound care C) engage in therapeutic communication to determine the MOI D) provide the family with injury prevention resourse A patient with lower extremity fracture complains of severe pain and tightness in his calf, minimally relieved by pain medications. Which of the following is the priority nursing intervention? Answer: C - ANSWER-A) elevating the extremity above the level of the heart B) repositioning and apply ice C) Elevating the extremity to the level of the heart *** D) Preparing the patient for ultrasound TNCC 9TH EDITION EXAM LATEST 2024-2025 COMPLETE 50 QUESTIONS AND DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES Which of the following is a late sign of increased intracranial pressure? Answer: C Cushing Response Widening pulse pressure Reflex bradycardia Decreased RR - ANSWER-A) Restlessness or drowsiness B) Nausea and vomiting C) Decreased respiratory effort** D) amnesia and anxiety Which of the following mnemonics can help the nurse prioritize care for a trauma patient with massive uncontrolled hemorrhage? Answer: B - ANSWER-A) ABC B) MARCH*** C) AVPU D) VIPP A patient is thrown against a car during a tornado and presents with obvious bilateral femoral fractures. The patient is pale, alert, disoriented, and has delayed cap refill. Which of the following interventions would be most appropriate for this patient based on the disaster triage principle? TNCC 9TH EDITION EXAM LATEST 2024-2025 COMPLETE 50 QUESTIONS AND DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES Answer: A hypothermia, metabolic acidosis, coagulopathy - ANSWER-A) Acidosis ** B) hyperthermia C) hemorrhage D) sepsis Which of the following is true about the log roll maneuver? Answer: C - ANSWER-A) it causes less spinal motion than the lift and slide manuever B) it is recommended for patients with unstable pelvic fractures C) it can worsen cord damage from an unstable spinal injury *** D) it does not increases the risk of life threatening hemorrhage from unstable injuries EMS arrives with the intoxicated driver of a car involved in a MVC. EMS reports significant damage to the drivers side of the car. The patient is asking to have the cervical color removed. when is it appropriate to remove the cervical collar? Answer: A - ANSWER-A) after a physical examination if the patient has no radiologic abnormalities on a computed tomography scan *** B) after physician evaluation if the patient has not neurologic abnormalities on exam TNCC 9TH EDITION EXAM LATEST 2024-2025 COMPLETE 50 QUESTIONS AND DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES C) after palpation of the spine if the patient has no point tenderness the the vertebral column D) after physical examination if the patient has not neck pain with movement Tearing of the bridging veins is most frequently associated with which brain injury? Answer: B - ANSWER-A) epidural hematoma B) subdural hematoma *** C) diffuse axonal injury D) intracerebral hematoma If a patient has received multiple transfusions of banked blood preserved with citrate, which electrolyte is most likely to drop and require supplementation? Answer: D - ANSWER-A) potassium B) magnesium C) sodium D) calcium *** A trauma patient is en route to a rural ED. Radiology notifies the charge nurse that the CT scanner will be out of service for several of hours. The team gathers to plan accordingly. Which of the following terms best describes this trauma teams communication? TNCC 9TH EDITION EXAM LATEST 2024-2025 COMPLETE 50 QUESTIONS AND DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES Answer: D - ANSWER-A) Brief B) loop C) debrief D) huddle *** The nurse is caring for a 120 kg male is brought in after a warehouse fire and is calculating the patient's fluid resuscitation needs. He has painful red blistering to the entire surface of both upper extremities and superficial burns to the anterior chest. Using the modified Lund and Browder chart to calculate the total BSA burned, how much IV fluids would be administered in the first 8 hours? (upper arm 4+4 / lower arm 3+3 / hand 2.5+2.5) = 19% TBSA. 120 kg x (2 mL) x (19% TBSA) = 4560 mL 4560 / 2 (half of fluids given in first 8 hours) = 2280 mL Answer: A - ANSWER-A) 2280 mL *** B) 3840 mL C) 4560 mL D) 7680 mL Which of the following assessment findings differentiates a tension PTX from a simple PTX? TNCC 9TH EDITION EXAM LATEST 2024-2025 COMPLETE 50 QUESTIONS AND DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES B) preparedness C) response D) recovery Which pulse pressure description is an indication of early hypovolemic shock? Answer: B - ANSWER-A) widened B) narrowed *** C) bounding D) weak The most reassuring finding for a male patient with hop pain after a fall is which of the following? Answer: D - ANSWER-A) a normal prostate exam B) absence of abdominal distension C) a normal fast exam D) pelvic stability *** A 49-year old restrained driver involved in a MVC presents to the trauma center c/o abd, pelvic, and bil lower extremity pain Vitals signs are stable. The nurse can anticipate all of these negative fast exam except which of the following? Answer: A TNCC 9TH EDITION EXAM LATEST 2024-2025 COMPLETE 50 QUESTIONS AND DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES The FAST exam is done at the bedside to identify pathological fluid in the abdominal and pelvic cavities. FAST exams reduce the use of more invasive diagnostic peritoneal lavage and can be repeated if clinical changes or hemodynamic changes occur. A negative FAST study does not rule out injury and may warrant a follow-up computed tomography scan. Serial FAST exams can identify increasing abdominal fluid collections from hemorrhage. Diagnostic peritoneal lavage/diagnostic peritoneal aspiration is performed by the surgical team to rapidly identify the presence of hemorrhage in patients who are hemodynamically unstable after trauma. - ANSWER-A) diagnostic peritoneal lavage *** B) serial fast exams C) abdominal and pelvic CT scans D) serial abdominal assessments Which of the following is an expected finding in a patient with a thoracostomy connected to a chest drainage system? Answer: D - ANSWER-A) output of 200 mL/hr B) tubing clamp closed for transport C) dependent loops in the tubing to promote drainage D) fluctuations in the water serial chamber *** Which of the following patients warrants referral to a burn center? TNCC 9TH EDITION EXAM LATEST 2024-2025 COMPLETE 50 QUESTIONS AND DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES Answer: C - ANSWER-A) a 21- year old female with a partial thickness burn to the right forearm B) a 40-year old hypertensive male with a superficial burn to the back C) a 52-year old diabetic male with partial thickness burn to the left lower leg *** D) a 35-year old hyperlipidemic female with superficial burns to the anterior thorax. A patient has been in the ED for several hours waiting to be admitted. He sustained multiple rib fractures and a femur fracture after a fall. He has been awake, alert, and c/o leg pain. His wife reported suddenly becoming anxious and confused. Upon reassessment, the patient is restless, with respiratory distress and petechiae to his neck. the patient is exhibiting signs of symptoms commonly associated with which of the following conditions? Answer: B - ANSWER-A) acute lung injury B) fat embolism *** C) PTX D) pulmonary contusion Which is the effect of hypothermia on the oxyhemoglobin dissociation curve? Answer: A - ANSWER-A) Hemoglobin does not readily release oxygen for use by the tissues *** B) The amount of oxygen available to the tissues increases C) Tissue oxygenation (PaO2) increases D) Hemoglobin molecule saturation (SaO2) decreases TNCC 9TH EDITION EXAM LATEST 2024-2025 COMPLETE 50 QUESTIONS AND DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES An unresponsive trauma patient has an oropharyngeal airway in place, shallow and labored respiratory, 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? Answer: A - ANSWER-A) Ventilate with a BVM *** B) Prepare for cricothyroidotomy C) administer reversal medications D) contact anesthesia for assistance The trauma nurse knows that placing a bariatric patients in a "ramped position" provides better visualization during the insertion of which device? Answer: C - ANSWER-A) Intraosseous line B) orogastric tube C) ET tube *** D) urinary catheter You are caring for a patient who was involved in a MVA and is 32 weeks pregnant. Findings of your secondary survey include abd pain on palpation, fundal high at the costal margin, and some dark bloody show. Varying, accelerations and decelerations are noted on the cardiotocography. These findings are most consistent with which of the following? Answer: A - ANSWER-A) placental abruption *** TNCC 9TH EDITION EXAM LATEST 2024-2025 COMPLETE 50 QUESTIONS AND DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES B) preterm labor C) uterine rupture D) fetal demise