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TNCC ENA 9TH EDITION PRE TEST QUESTION AND
ANSWERS LATEST VERSION 2024 VERIFIED
RATIONALE GRADED A+
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
Rationale: The first step inn controlling any bleeding is application of 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. Increased intracranial pressure
B. Alcohol withdrawal
C. Rhabdomyolysis
D. Pulmonary embolus - ansB. 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, transient hallucinations, or seizures.
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?
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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 Rationale: The first step inn controlling any bleeding is application of 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. Increased intracranial pressure B. Alcohol withdrawal C. Rhabdomyolysis D. Pulmonary embolus - ansB. 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, transient hallucinations, or seizures. 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?

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A. Blunt cardiac injury B. Brachial plexus injury C. Pneumothorax D. Hemothorax - ansB. Brachial plexus injury Rationale: First and second rib fractures are most commonly associated with great vessel, head and spinal cord, and brachial plexus injuries. 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 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. Maintenance of respiratory function is the highest priority. 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 would indicate this nurse is coping well? A. They are talking about taking the emergency nursing certification exam B. They keep requesting to be assigned to the walk-in/ambulatory area C. They are impatient and snap at their coworkers

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Rationale: The secondary phase of a blast results from flying debris, projectiles, and bomb fragments causing lacerations or penetrating injuries. 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 Rationale: Hypocapnia, or low levels or carbon dioxide, will cause vasoconstriction, especially in the cerebral vasculature. A - hypercapnia from inadequate ventilation causes respiratory acidosis. B - metabolic acidosis results from tissue hypoperfusion and oxygen deficit. C - neurogenic shock is associated with spinal cord injuries and results in generalized vasodilation. 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 Rationale: The general impression is formed at the beginning of the primary survey to rapidly assess the need to reprioritize circulation before airway or breathing. This is done if uncontrolled external hemorrhage is identified.

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The vital signs of a pregnant trauma patient at 30 weeks include a blood pressure of 94/62 mmHg 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 Rationale: In pregnancy, the resting heart rate increases by 10 to 20 beats/minute. This is also a small decrease in systolic blood pressure and a larger decrease in diastolic blood pressure due to a decrease in peripheral resistance. Normal fetal heart rate is between 120 and 160 beats/minute. Treatment for frostbite can include which of the following interventions? A. Warm the affected part over 30 to 60 minutes B. Use gentle friction to improve circulation C. Administer tissue plasminogen activator D. Drainage of all large and small blisters - ansC. Administer tissue plasminogen activator Rationale: With frostbite, thrombus formation is a risk. Tissue plasminogen activator, a thrombolytic medication, has been effective in maintaining perfusion and decreasing the need for amputation when administered within 24 hours of rewarming. 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

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Rationale: Base deficit serves as an endpoint measurement of the adequacy of cellular perfusion and, when used in conjunction with serum lactate, helps predict the success of the resuscitation. What is the best position for maintaining an open airway in the obese patient? A. Prone B. Supine C. Reverse Trendelenburg D. Right lateral recumbent - ansC. Reverse Trendelenburg Rationale: The reverse Trendelenburg position will benefit both airway maintenance and work of breathing in the obese patient. What is the leading cause of preventable death for the trauma patient in the prehospital environment? A. Airway compromise B. Ineffective ventilation C. Secondary head injury D. Uncontrolled external hemorrhage - ansD. Uncontrolled external hemorrhage Rationale: Uncontrolled external hemorrhage is the leading cause of preventable death after injury in the prehospital environment; assessment to identify uncontrolled external hemorrhage is key to the initial assessment process, beginning with the general impression. What technique is most appropriate when obtaining a history from a patient who has experienced a sexual assault?

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A. Sitting next to the patient B. Ensuring the patient answers all the questions C. Asking for information only related to the assault D. Applying active listening - ansD. Applying active listening Rationale: Therapeutic communication techniques such as active listening decrease unintentional distress during the interaction. Which of following accurately describes ventilation principles associated with use of bag-mask device for an adult? A. Compress the bag-mask device at a rate of one breath every 6 seconds B. Delivers 100% oxygen C. Squeeze the bag-mask device completely for each breath D. Maintain the oxygen saturation levels between 92% and 94% - ansA. Compress the bag-mask device at a rate of one breath every 6 seconds Rationale: If breathing is ineffective for an adult, assist ventilations by compressing the bag-mask device at a rate of one breath every 6 seconds. Which of the following is considered a cornerstone of a high-performance trauma team? A. Individual goals B. Use of TeamSTEPPS C. Identification of a single decision maker D. Effective communication - ansD. Effective communication