BCEN TCRN Certification Sample Questions

The BCEN Trauma Certified Registered Nurse Certification Sample Question Set on this page is designed to familiarize you with the actual BCEN TCRN exam format and question types. These sample questions help you understand how questions are structured and what to expect on test day. While they provide a useful starting point, they represent only a limited preview of the real exam experience.

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BCEN TCRN Sample Questions:

01. A patient who has a chest tube continues to have decreased breath sounds on the affected side and asymmetrical chest wall movement with each breath. The nurse notes a large amount of bubbling in the water seal chamber and subcutaneous air from the neck to the abdomen. The nurse should suspect
a) tracheobronchial tree injury.
b) multiple rib fractures and a flail chest.
c) hollow organ injury.
d) pneumothorax progressing to a tension pneumothorax.

02. A trauma center has an over-triage rate of 50% and an under-triage rate of 15%. These numbers have an
a) over-triage rate that is too low.
b) over-triage rate that is too high.
c) under-triage rate that is too high.
d) under-triage rate that is too low.

03. INITIAL intervention for a patient who has rhabdomyolysis consists of
a) treatment of hypokalemia as needed.
b) urine alkalization with calcium chloride.
c) initiation of IV hypertonic saline solution.
d) hydration with a urine output goal of 100 mL/hour.

04. Secondary injury prevention efforts impact
a) improvement in the outcomes related to the traumatic injury.
b) development of safety measures related to traumatic injury.
c) reduction in the severity of the injury that occurred.
d) prevention of the occurrence of the injury.

05. Uncontrolled bleeding continues after manual pressure is applied to the artery proximal to a deep forearm laceration. Which of the following interventions should the nurse anticipate NEXT?
a) circumferential elastic bandage
b) gauze dressing with manual pressure
c) application of a tourniquet
d) applying a splint to the extremity

06. A data review reveals inconsistencies in the transfer of evidence to law enforcement personnel after collection by the trauma service. A policy should be instituted in which evidence is
a) collected only in the presence of the nursing supervisor.
b) sent to the hospital laboratory.
c) stored at the nurses’ station.
d) placed in a locked, secure location.

07. A patient who is 36 weeks pregnant was a restrained driver in a high-speed motor vehicle crash on the driver's side. Assessment reveals abdominal pain, uterine tenderness on palpation, and rising fundal height. Vital signs are:BP 84/40 mmHgHR 136 beats/minThe nurse should be concerned about
a) placenta previa.
b) abruptio placentae.
c) vena cava syndrome.
d) uterine rupture.

08. According to the American College of Surgeons, which of the following patient care report findings would be considered under-triaged if activated with a limited tier of trauma team response, rather than a highest level/full team response?
a) paradoxical chest wall movement
b) Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score of 14
c) over 20 inches of intrusion into the occupant's side of the vehicle
d) death in another vehicle at the scene

09. Patient entry into the trauma care system begins
a) with transfer to a trauma center.
b) prior to injury.
c) at the time of injury.
d) on arrival at the emergency department

10. The nurse is caring for a patient who was thrown from a horse and has a decreased level of consciousness, decorticate posturing and hyperthermia. These findings are consistent with
a) subdural hematoma.
b) diffuse axonal injury
c) Intracerebral hematoma.
d) Epidural hematoma.

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