TNCC 9th edition Exam 2025-2026 questions and answers 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? Decrease the rate of manual ventilation 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? post-concussive syndrome 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? Elevating the leg to the LEVEL of the heart (compression/crush- level of the heart) (regular fracture- above the heart) A pt involved in a high-speed rollover