TNCC 9th Edition Final Test 25 Questions with Verified Answers,100% CORRECT
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TNCC 9th Edition Final Test 25 Questions with Verified Answers
1. An adult patient who sustained a severe head trauma has been intubated and is being manually ventilated via a bag-mask device at a rate of 18 breaths/minute. The patient has received one intravenous fluid bolus of 500 mL of warmed...
TNCC 9th Edition Final Test 25 Questions with Verified
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1. An adult patient who sustained a severe head trauma has been intubated and
is being manually ventilated via a bag-mask device at a rate of 18 breaths/minute.
The patient has received one intravenous fluid bolus of 500 mL of warmed
isotonic crystalloid solution. The PaCO2 is 30 mm Hg (4.0 kPa), and the pulse
oximetry is 92%. BP is 142/70 mm Hg. What is the most important intervention to
manage the cerebral blood flow?
A. Decrease the rate of manual ventilation
B. Initiate another fluid bolus.
C. Recheck endotracheal tube placement.
D. Increase the amount of oxygen delivered. - CORRECT ANSWER A. Decrease the
rate of manual ventilation
2. Which of the following situations could cause functional grief?
A. Inability to live at home
B. Amputation of a limb
C. Loss of one's self-image
D. Destruction of the patient's car - CORRECT ANSWER B. Amputation of a limb
Rationale: Preparation and Ongoing Care\Psychosocial Aspects
Functional grief relates to the loss of body function or body parts such as
amputation of a limb, paralysis, or loss of sight.
3. What is the most important consideration during the initial assessment when
caring for an older adult who has sustained serious injuries?
A. They are likely to be fearful in the emergency department
B. Medical history including current medications
C. Availability of support systems after discharge
D. Accessibility to a primary care physician - CORRECT ANSWER B. Medical history
including current medications
, 4. You are caring for a patient who was thrown from a bike and was not wearing a
helmet. While performing the head-to-toe assessment, you note clear drainage
from the right ear. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step?
A. Clean the ear with a cotton-tipped applicator.
B. Pack the ear with gauze.
C. Notify the physician
D. Document and continue the exam. - CORRECT ANSWER C. Notify the physician
5. When should the definitive calculation for intravenous fluid resuscitation rate
be performed for a patient with burns?
A. As soon as the patient arrives
B. After removal of clothing
C. Only at a burn center
D. During the circulation assessment - CORRECT ANSWER B. After removal of
clothing
Rationale: Musculoskeletal and Wounds\Burns
Some fluid will be given initially, but an accurate fluid total is based on percentage
of total body surface area which requires a good skin assessment and is calculated
after clothing is removed.
6. In a motor vehicle collision, which injury pathway is most likely to increase the
patient's morbidity and mortality?
A. Rotational
B. Ejection
C. Lateral
D. Rollover - CORRECT ANSWER B. Ejection
7. A patient with a 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?
A. Elevating the leg above the level of the heart
B. Repositioning the leg and applying ice
C. Elevating the leg to the level of the heart
D. Preparing the patient for ultrasound of the leg - CORRECT ANSWER C. Elevating
the leg to the level of the heart
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