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TNCC 9th edition TNP 75 questions and correct answers. (Graded A+), Exams of Nursing

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TNCC 9th edition TNP 75 questions and correct answers. (Graded A+) 1. An adult pt 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 pt has received one intravenous fluid bolus of 500 mL of warmed isotonic crystalloid solution. the PaCO2 is 30mmHg (4.0 kPa), and the pulse oximetry is 92%. BP is 142/70 mmHg. What is the most important intervention to manage the cerebral blood flow? - Correct answer Decrease the rate of manual ventilation. 2. "An older adult presents to the emergency department with complaints of dizziness, headache, and nausea. The pt was involved in a motor vehicle collision 10 days ago. There was no loss of consciousness, and a hematoma is noted to the forehead. The pt is currently on anticoagulant therapy. What is most likely the cause of their symptoms? - Correct answer post-concussive syndrome" 3. "A pt with a lower extremity fracture complains of severe pain and tight

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TNCC 9th edition TNP 75 questions and
correct answers. (Graded A+)
1. An adult pt 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 pt has received one intravenous fluid bolus
of 500 mL of warmed isotonic crystalloid solution. the PaCO2 is 30mmHg (4.0 kPa), and the pulse
oximetry is 92%. BP is 142/70 mmHg. What is the most important intervention to manage the
cerebral blood flow? - Correct answer Decrease the rate of manual ventilation.
2. "An older adult presents to the emergency department with complaints of dizziness, headache, and
nausea. The pt was involved in a motor vehicle collision 10 days ago. There was no loss of
consciousness, and a hematoma is noted to the forehead. The pt is currently on anticoagulant
therapy. What is most likely the cause of their symptoms? - Correct answer post-concussive
syndrome"
3. "A pt with a lower extremity fracture complains of severe pain and tightness in his calf, minimally
relieved by pain medication. Which of the following is the priority nursing intervention? - Correct
answer Elevating the leg to the LEVEL of the heart
(compression/crush- level of the heart)
(Regular fracture- above the heart)"
4. "A pt involved in a high-speed rollover is complaining of increased difficulty breathing. There is a
small penetrating wound to the 6th intercostal space in the left lateral chest. Which finding is most
consistent with an injury to the diaphragm? - Correct answer Bowel sounds heard in the lower left
chest”.
5. "A pt has been in the emergency department for several hours waiting to be admitted. They
sustained multiple rib fractures and a femur fracture after a fall. The pt has been awake, alert, and
complaining of leg pain. Their spouse reported that the pt suddenly became anxious and confused.
Upon reassessment, the pt is restless, with respiratory distress and petechiae to his neck. The pt is
exhibiting signs and symptoms most commonly associated with which of the following conditions? -
Correct answer Fat embolism"
6. "3 adult pts present at different times during a 1-hour period with a high fever, fatigue, and
headache. All 3 pts have a rash which started on their mouth, face, and arms with progression to the
chest and abdomen. They all visited the same grocery store within the last week. What is the most
appropriate intervention from triage for these pts? - Correct answer Immediately initiate contact
precautions"
7. "A 35-year-old male presents with facial trauma after being struck in the face with a baseball. A
teardrop-shaped left pupil is noted on exam.
Witai type of injury is suspecied? - Correct answer Globe rupture"
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  1. An adult pt 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 pt has received one intravenous fluid bolus of 500 mL of warmed isotonic crystalloid solution. the PaCO2 is 30mmHg (4.0 kPa), and the pulse oximetry is 92%. BP is 142/70 mmHg. What is the most important intervention to manage the cerebral blood flow? - Correct answer Decrease the rate of manual ventilation.
  2. "An older adult presents to the emergency department with complaints of dizziness, headache, and nausea. The pt was involved in a motor vehicle collision 10 days ago. There was no loss of consciousness, and a hematoma is noted to the forehead. The pt is currently on anticoagulant therapy. What is most likely the cause of their symptoms? - Correct answer post-concussive syndrome"
  3. "A pt with a lower extremity fracture complains of severe pain and tightness in his calf, minimally relieved by pain medication. Which of the following is the priority nursing intervention? - Correct answer Elevating the leg to the LEVEL of the heart (compression/crush- level of the heart) (Regular fracture- above the heart)"
  4. "A pt involved in a high-speed rollover is complaining of increased difficulty breathing. There is a small penetrating wound to the 6th intercostal space in the left lateral chest. Which finding is most consistent with an injury to the diaphragm? - Correct answer Bowel sounds heard in the lower left chest”.
  5. "A pt has been in the emergency department for several hours waiting to be admitted. They sustained multiple rib fractures and a femur fracture after a fall. The pt has been awake, alert, and complaining of leg pain. Their spouse reported that the pt suddenly became anxious and confused. Upon reassessment, the pt is restless, with respiratory distress and petechiae to his neck. The pt is exhibiting signs and symptoms most commonly associated with which of the following conditions? - Correct answer Fat embolism"
  6. "3 adult pts present at different times during a 1-hour period with a high fever, fatigue, and headache. All 3 pts have a rash which started on their mouth, face, and arms with progression to the chest and abdomen. They all visited the same grocery store within the last week. What is the most appropriate intervention from triage for these pts? - Correct answer Immediately initiate contact precautions"
  7. "A 35-year-old male presents with facial trauma after being struck in the face with a baseball. A teardrop-shaped left pupil is noted on exam. Witai type of injury is suspecied? - Correct answer Globe rupture"
  1. "A trauma patient who is 30 - weeks pregnant arrives at the emergency department following a motor vehicle collision Which normal physiologic change should be considered when assessing ventilatory status? - Correct answer Increased oxygen consumption"
  2. "A patient who sustained severe injuries was brought to the emergency department following a high
    • speed motor vehicle collision. Interventions for hypovolemic shock have been initiated. What component of the trauma triad of death is most likely to have begun at the time of injury? - Correct answer Coagulopathy"
  3. "An adult patient involved in a motor vehicle collision is brought to the emergency department of a rural critical access facility. They complain of neck pain , shortness of breath , and diffuse abdominal pain. The Glasgow Coma Score is 15. Vital signs are : BP 98/71 mm Hg , HR 125 beats / minute , RR 26 breaths / minute , and SpO2 94 % on high - flow oxygen via non - rebreather mask. Which of the following is the priority intervention for this patient? - Correct answer Expedite transfer to the closest trauma center"
  4. "A patient who weighs 120 kg is brought to the emergency department after sustaining partial thickness burns to both upper extremities and chest with a total body surface area burned of 27 %. How much intravenous fluid should be administered in the first 8 hours? - Correct answer 3240 mL"
  5. "A trauma patient is being held in the emergency department because there are no available inpatient beds. The patient sustained a femur fracture and required multiple blood products. The patient now has blood oozing from abrasions , IV sites , the nose , and gums. What condition is most consistent with these findings? - Correct answer Disseminated intravascular coagulopathy"
  6. "A patient is brought to the emergency department following a snowmobile crash with prolonged exposure time prior to transport. The patient is confused. Vital signs are BP 96/54 mm Hg , HR 114 beats / minute , RR 24 breaths / minute , T 34.60C ( 94.20F ) and an SpO2 of 90 % on oxygen at 15L per non - rebreather mask. Other findings include ETCO2 24 , scrum lactate of 6 mmol / L , and a pH of 6.8. Based on these findings what is the most appropriate intervention - Correct answer Initiate warming measures"
  7. "Which of the following is a late sign of increased intracranial pressure? - Correct answer Decreased respiratory effort"
  8. "Based on fall mechanism , which patient warrants prehospital transfer to a trauma center? - Correct answer A 2 - year - old lands on grass from a second - story balcony nurse is caring for an unrestrained"
  9. "The trauma nurse is caring for an unrestrained driver who struck their head on the windshield following a high - speed MVC. The patient has been diagnosed with an anterior spinal cord injury at the level of C6. Which assessment finding would be most concerning? - Correct answer Increasing work of breathing"
  10. "While caring for a child who has been injured , what nursing intervention consistent with a family center approach - Correct answer Allowing family to participate in the care of the patient"

following nursing interventions is most appropriate for this patient? - Correct answer Gently rewarm over 15 to 30 minutes"

  1. "A nurse verbalizes guilt and remorse after caring for multiple severely injured patients during a staffing crisis. The nurse expresses anger stating that the patients did not receive quality care and begins exhibiting aggression toward colleagues. This is most consistent with which condition? - Correct answer Moral injury"
  2. "What is the rationale for obtaining a serum lactate level during the initial assessment of a trauma patient? - Correct answer Gauges end organ perfusion and tissue hypoxia"
  3. "What is the most important consideration during the initial assessment when caring for an older adult who has sustained serious injuries? - Correct answer Medical history including current medications"
  4. "Following a gun shot wound , pre - hospital providers report diminished breath sounds bilaterally. Upon emergency department arrival , the patient is unresponsive with shallow respirations and an 02 sai of 90 %. What is the priority intervention for this patient? - Correct answer Assist ventilation with a bag - mask device"
  5. "A patient is diagnosed with a T12 spinal cord injury following a 20 - foot fall. Which finding is consistent with spinal shock? - Correct answer Loss of reflexes"
  6. "A patient with a traumatic brain injury has a mean arterial pressure ( MAP ) of 65 mm Hg ( 8.66 kPa ) and an intracranial pressure ( ICP ) of 22 mun Hg ( 2.93 kPa ). Which finding is most likely an indication of the body's response to these findings? - Correct answer Widening pulse pressure"
  7. "An unconscious patient arrives following a motor vehicle collision. The patient is on a backboard with a cervical collar in place and one intravenous line running. Respirations are shallow and there is active brisk bleeding from a large leg wound. What is the priority intervention for this patient? - Correct answer Control the bleeding"
  8. "An obese trauma patient requires intubation. Assuming there are no contraindications , which position will provide the best visualization for insertion of the endotracheal tube? - Correct answer Ramped"
  9. "Your patient is a pedestrian struck by a car and thrown 35 feet. They were unconscious at the scene but became responsive with initial and subsequeni Glasgow Coma Scale ( GCS ) scores of 13 ( E - 3 , V
    • 4 , M - 6 ). The patient has bilateral subdural hematomas and is awaiting transfer to the ICU. Your next assessment reveals a GCS of 9 ( E - 2 , V - 2 , M - 5 What is the priority nursing intervention? - Correct answer Notify the provider of the change"
  10. "A severely injured patient has been intubated and is being mechanically ventilated. The patient has received a balanced resuscitation including multiple blood producis. Under which circumstance will it be harder for the hemoglobin to release oxygen to the tissues? - Correct answer Decreased body temperature"
  1. "A patient is thrown against a car during a tornado and presents with obvious bilateral femur fractures. The patient is paie , aleri , disoriented , and has delayed capillary refill. Which of the following interventions would be most appropriate for this patient based on the disaster triage principles? - Correct answer Initiate two large caliber intravenous lines for isotonic crystalloid administration ."
  2. "A patient arrives with a large open chest wound after being assaulted with a machete. Prehospital providers placed nonporous dressing over the chest wound and taped it on three sides. The patient is now showing signs of anxiety , restlessness , severe respiratory distress , cyanosis , and decreasing blood pressure. Which of the following is the MOST appropriate immediate intervention? - Correct answer Dressing removal"
  3. "A driver involved in a high - speed motor vehicle collision arrives in the emergency department. The vehicle's air - bag failed to deploy. The patient is drowsy bui arousable and complaining of chest pain wit ecchymosis noted to the chest. The patient is tachycardic and hypotensive with no evidence of uncontrolled bleeding. Cardiac monitor shows premature ventricular contractions Which of the following is the most appropriate intervention for this patient? - Correct answer Inotropic support"
  4. "Which of the following situations could cause functional grief? - Correct answer Amputation of a limb"
  5. "Using the American College of Surgeons screening guidelines what assessment finding would prompt the nurse to prepare a patient for cervical spine imaging? - Correct answer Alert with no neurologic deficits"
  6. "An adult was thrown against a concrete wall during a factory explosion and sustained a femur fracture , liver laceration , and a small subdural hematoma These injuries most likely occurred during what level of blast trauma? - Correct answer Tertiary"
  7. "An adult patient was brought to the emergency department following a motorcycle crash. On arrival , the patient is only responsive to pain , has bleeding from the nose , and multiple abrasions and contusions to the face. What is the priority intervention? - Correct answer Use a law thrust to open the air way and look for signs of obstruction"
  8. "An adult pedestrian was struck on the right side by a sport utility vehicle traveling at 40 mph. The patient is awake and alert and the right leg is shortened. Following initial resuscitation with fluids , the patient remains hypotensive. What would be the priority intervention? - Correct answer Apply a pelvic binder"
  9. "A patient has a closed fracture to the left lower leg. Which symptoms are consistent with compartment syndrome - Correct answer Pain, diminished pedal pulse, pressure"
  10. "Which of the following characteristics is found in high performing teams - Correct answer Interdisciplinary collaboration"
  11. "An unresponsive patient has an oropharyngeal airway in place, shallow and labored respirations, and dusky skin. Medication for drug-assisted intubation have been administered but intubation was

on a ventilator w/ PEEP. Chest tube was deferred at this time. Upon reassessment, which finding is most concerning - Correct answer Severely diminished breath sounds on the right"

  1. "Which blood pressure finding is associated with early or compensated hypovolemic shock? - Correct answer Rising diastolic"
  2. "What assessment finding is consistent w/impending herniation syndrome? - Correct answer Unilaterally fixed and dilated pupil"
  3. "Which commonly prescribed medication may worsen a complication that is associated with massive transfusion - Correct answer Diltiazem"
  4. "Patient w/ a crush injury should be monitored for which of the following conditions - Correct answer Dysthymias"
  5. "An intubated trauma patient has just been transported back from CT scan. Upon arrival to their room in the emergency department, resistance is noted with bag-mask ventilations and auscultation reveals unequal breath sounds. What is the most appropriate initial intervention for this patient? - Correct answer Reposition the endotracheal tube"
  6. "A patient has been diagnosed with an incomplete spinal cord injury at L1. Which finding would indicate sacral sparing - Correct answer Voluntary anal sphincter tone"
  7. "You are caring for a patient who was shot multiple times in the chest and abdomen. The patient is unresponsive w/snoring, shallow respirations. Assessment reveals absent radial pulses, weak and carotid pulse, and cool, diaphoretic skin. Which management strategy should the nurse anticipate? - Correct answer Massive transfusion"
  8. "While caring for a trauma patient in the ED, what finding raises suspicion of a complete spinal cord injury? - Correct answer Urinary incontinence"
  9. "You are caring for a patient who was involved in a MTV crash and is 32 weeks pregnant. Findings of your secondary survey include abdominal pain w/rigidity on palpation, fundal height at the costal margin, and bloody vaginal discharge. Varying acceleration and decelerations are noted on cardiotocography. These findings are most consistent w/ which of the following? - Correct answer Placental abruption"
  10. "A patient present after a 25 ft fall, w/ paradoxical chest wall movement to the right lower chest and complaints of shortness of breath. What is the priority intervention? - Correct answer Airway and ventilation support"
  11. "What intravascular solution is most commonly used for patients who have sustained burns? - Correct answer LR"
  12. "An adult patient is being treated in the ED after falling 30 ft and landing on their head. The patient has been intubated and initial stabilization efforts are ongoing. The vital sign are BP 70/40, HR 44, and respirations are being assisted at 16. The patient skin is warm, dry, and normal color. These findings are most consistent w/ what type of shock? - Correct answer Neurogenic"
  1. "Which of the following is true regarding cavitation - Correct answer Energy causes the tissues to accelerate and displace outward"
  2. "Which of the following is true about the log roll maneuver - Correct answer It should be avoided with a suspected spine injury prior to imaging"
  3. What should you ask yourself after completing all of your interventions and reassessments? - Correct answer Does this patient need to be transferred to another hospital, to surgery, or to critical care?