TNCC 9TH ED PROVIDER PRE COURSE ONLINE MODULES

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TNCC 9TH ED PROVIDER PRE COURSE ONLINE MODULES

STUDY GUIDE EXAM QUESTIONS

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Question 1: In a patient with severe traumatic brain injury, hypocapnia causes which condition?

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Cerebral vasoconstriction Question 2: 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?

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They are talking about taking the emergency nursing certification examination.Question 3: Which of the following is considered a cornerstone of a high-performance trauma team?

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Effective communication Question 4: What is the best measure of the adequacy of cellular perfusion and can help to predict the outcome of resuscitation?

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Base deficit

Question 5: 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?

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Alcohol withdrawal Question 6: 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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Secondary Question 7: What is the best position for maintaining an open airway in the obese patient?

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Reverse Trendelenburg Question 8: 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?

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Anticipating the types of injuries that may be present Question 9: 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?

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Normal vital signs in pregnancy Question 10: 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?

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Initiate direct pressure

Question 11: What technique is most appropriate when obtaining a history from a patient who has experienced a sexual assault?

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Applying active listening Question 12: What is the appropriate technique for palpating the pelvis for stability?

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Apply gentle pressure over the iliac crests, downward and medially Question 13: 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?

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Maintain adequate respiratory status Question 14: While performing an assessment on a 13-month-old involved in a motor vehicle collision, the nurse identifies which of the following findings from the patient as a sign of possible altered mental status?

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Cooperation with the assessment Question 15: 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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Brachial plexus injury Question 16: Which of the following accurately describes ventilation principles associated with use of a bag-mask device for an adult?

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Compress the bag-mask device at a rate of one breath every 6 seconds.Question 17: Treatment for frostbite can include which of the following interventions?

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Administer tissue plasminogen activator

Question 18: What is the leading cause of preventable death for the trauma patient in the prehospital environment?

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Uncontrolled external hemorrhage Question 19: An adult patient sustained a knife injury to the neck. The airway is intact and the patient is hemodynamically stable. They complain of difficulty swallowing and speaking. What is the most likely cause of these symptoms?

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Damage to the cervical spine Question 20: The general impression step in the initial assessment provides the opportunity to do which of the following?

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Reprioritize circulation before airway or breathing.