TNCC PROCESS EXAM QUESTIONS

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TNCC PROCESS EXAM QUESTIONS

Actual Qs and Ans - Expert-Verified Explanation -Guaranteed passing score -49 Questions and Answers

-Format: Multiple-choice / Flashcard

Question 1: Step 17

Answer:

Obtain a full set of vital signs -BP and MAP -HR -RR -T -SpO2

Question 2: Step 39

Answer:

Apply gentle pressure on the symphysis pubis (if iliac crest are stable)

Question 3: Step 34

Answer:

Auscultate bowel sounds

Question 4: Step 32

Answer:

Auscultate heart sounds

Question 5: Step 11

Answer:

If intubated, begin mechanical ventilation or continue assisted ventilation

Question 6: Step 36

Answer:

Inspect and palpate the flanks for injuries

Question 7: Step 31

Answer:

Auscultate breath sounds

Question 8: Step 22

Answer:

O: assess oxygenation and continuous end-tidal capnography

-increase/decrease the rate of assisted ventilation -wean oxygen (consider parameters other than oximetry due to hypothermia, vasoconstriction, and skin color impact on pulse ox)

Question 9: Step 28

Answer:

Inspect AND palpate face for injuries

Question 10: Step 19

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L: consider the need for lab analysis

-blood gases -blood cross/type and screen -coagulation studies -CBC -CMP -lactate -pregnancy -tox screen

Question 11: Step 10

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If intubated, assess ETT position by noting the number at the teeth or gums AND secure the ETT

Question 12: Step 13

Answer:

Assess neurologic status using GCS -best eye opening -best verbal response -best motor response When alterations are identified, intervene as appropriate and reassess -anticipate the need for head CT -anticipate need for drug-assisted intubation -assess bedside glucose (with AMS

Question 13: Step 25

Answer:

Consider obtaining order for analgesic medication * is there a need to consider transfer to a trauma center, surgery, or critical care?*

Question 14: Step 29

Answer:

Inspect AND palpate neck for injuries

Question 15: Step 38

Answer:

Apply gentle pressure over iliac crest downward and medially

Question 16: Step 42

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Inspect and palpate all 4 extremities for neurovascular status and injuries

Question 17: Step 48

Answer:

Reevaluate pain

Question 18: Step 41

Answer:

Considere how to measure urinary output -assess for contraindications for a catheter -use external catheter -weigh diapers (peds and adults)

Question 19: Step 9

Answer:

If intubated, assess ETT placement (name ALL 3)

• attach a CO2 detector device, after 5-6 breaths, assess for evidence of exhaled CO2

• simultaneously observe for rise and fall of the chest with assisted ventilations

• auscultate over the epigastrium for gurgling AND lungs for bilateral breath sounds

*capnography

Question 20: Step 26

Answer:

Obtain pertinent history (name 1) -medical records/documents -prehospital report

-SAMPLE

S: signs and symptoms

A: allergies

M: medications

P: past medical history

L: last ate or drank

E: events leading up to this

** head-to-toe **