Download TNCC final exam test 2022 open book and more Exams Nursing in PDF only on Docsity! TNCC final exam test 2022 open book During the primary survey of an unconscious patient with multi- system trauma, the nurse notes snoring respirations. Which priority nursing interventions should be performed next? Answer: D A) open the airway with the head-tilt/chin lift maneuver B) auscultate bilateral breath sounds to assess ventilatory status C) assist respirations using a BVM D) insert an oropharyngeal airway if there is no gag reflex *** Following a review of recent drills and a real disaster event, a hospital has identified deficiencies and is taking steps to minimize the impact of future disaster. Which phase of the disaster life cycle does this describe? Answer: A A) mitigation *** B) preparedness C) response D) recovery Which pulse pressure description is an indication of early hypovolemic shock? Answer: B 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 A) a normal prostate exam B) absence of abdominal distension C) a normal fast exam D) pelvic stability *** 1 TNCC final exam test 2022 open book Why is a measure of serum lactate obtained in the initial assessment of the trauma patient? Answer: c a) to measure oxygenation and ventilation b) to quantify the base deficit for the adequacy of cellular perfusion c) to gauge end-organ perfusion and tissue hypoxia * d) to determine the underlying cause of shock A trauma patient is restless and repeatedly asking "where am I?" vital signs upon arrival were BP 100/60 mm Hg, HR 96 beats/min, and RR 24 breaths/min. Her skin is cool and dry. Current vital signs are BP 104/84mm Hg, HR 108, RR 28 breaths/min. The patient is demonstrating signs and symptoms of which stage of shock? Answer: A A) compensated ** B) Progressive C) irreversible D) decompensated An elderly patient with a history of anticoagulant use presents after a fall at home that day. she denies any loss of consciousness. She has a hematoma to her forehead and complains of headache, dizziness, and nausea. Which is a most likely cause of her symptoms? Answer: D A) epidural hematoma B) diffuse axonal injury C) post-concussive syndrome D) subdural hematoma *** EMS brings a patient who fell riding his bicycle. Using the American College of Surgeons screening guidelines, which assessment finding would prompt the nurse to prepare the patient for radiologic spine clearance? Answer: D A) Alert with no neurologic deficits B) Multiple abrasions to the extremities C) Multiple requests of water D) Smell of alcohol on breath *** Which of the following occurs during the third impact of a motor vehicle crash? D) amnesia and anxiety TNCC final exam test 2022 open book 4 Which of the following mnemonics can help the nurse prioritize care for a trauma patient with massive uncontrolled hemorrhage? Answer: B 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? Answer: A A) initiate two large caliber intravenous lines for Ringers lactate solution administration *** B) Administer Dilaudid for pain control and provide comfort care C) Place the patient in an observation area for care within the next few hours D) Contact the command center for the personnel to notify next of kin. A patient arrives with a large open chest wound after being assault ed with a machete, Prehospital providers placed a nonporous dressing over the chest wound and tapes it on 3 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 interventions? Answer: C A) needle decompression B) tube thoracostomy C) dressing removal ** D) surgical repair A patient is found lying on the floor after falling 13 hours ago. Which of the following lab values is expected with a musculoskeletal complication associated with this presentation? Answer: A A) elevated creatine kinase *** B) decreased potassium level C) decreased WBC D) elevated GFR A 56-year- male patient involved in a MVC is brought to the ED of a rural critical access facility. He c/o neck pain, SOB, and diffuse abd pain. His GCS is 15. His vitals are as follows: BP 98/71 HR 125 beats/min 7 TNCC final exam test 2022 open book 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 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? answer: D Assessment findings associated with tension pneumothorax include anxiety, severe restlessness, severe respiratory distress, and absent breath sounds on the injured side. Hypotension due to compression of the heart and great vessels is consistent with obstructive shock. Hypotension worsens with inspiration due to increased intrathoracic pressure. Late signs include distended neck veins, tracheal deviation, and cyanosis. A) increased work of breathing B) unilaterally diminished breath sounds C) pleuritic chest pain D) hypotension that worsens with inspiration *** Which of the following considerations is most important when caring for a geriatric trauma patient? Answer: B A) head to to exam B) medical history ** C) incontinence D) falls An intubated trauma patient is being transferred to a tertiary care center. After moving the patient to the stretcher for transport, a drop in pulse oximetry to 85% is noted. Which of the following is the priority interventions? Answer: D A) call for a portable CXR stat B) chest to make sure the ventilator is plugged in 8 TNCC final exam test 2022 open book C) suction the ET tube D) confirm ET tube placement What factor contributes most the kinetic energy of a body in motion? answer: C A) acceleration B) mass C) velocity *** D) inertia TNCC final exam test 2022 open book 9 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 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. 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 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? Answer: C 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 11 Answer: C A) controlled fluid boluses B) antidysrhythmic administration C) pericardiocentesis *** D) cardiac cath What bedside monitoring parameters are used to assess for adequacy of oxygenation and effectiveness of ventilation? Answer: A A) pulse oximetry and capnogaphy ** B) respiratory rate and capnography C) pulse oximetry and respiratory rate D) capnography and capnometry Which if the following values indicates the need for alcohol withdrawal interventions? Answer: A A) CIWA-Ar of 36 *** B) GCS 13 C) ETCo2 of 48 mm Hg D) heart rate of 45 beats/min 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 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 A) Intraosseous line B) orogastric tube C) ET tube *** D) urinary catheter 12 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 A) placental abruption *** B) preterm labor C) uterine rupture D) fetal demise