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TCRN Practice Test 2026 — Free TCRN Exam Prep Questions

The TCRN credential is for registered nurses who care for injured patients anywhere along the trauma continuum, from prehospital and resuscitation through critical care, rehabilitation and injury prevention. Our original clinical-vignette questions follow BCEN's six-domain TCRN content outline, and every answer choice comes with an explanation.

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During a mass casualty incident using START triage, an adult cannot walk. After the airway is opened, the patient is breathing at 34 breaths/min. Which triage category should be assigned?

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Exam essentials

TCRN format, scoring & key facts

Computer-based at PSI test centers or by live remote proctoring.

Questions175150 scored
Testing time3 hr
Question typesMultiple choice (150 scored plus 25 unscored pretest items)

Facts last verified Oct 5, 2026. Source: bcen.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/BCEN-TCRN-ECO-2025-Public-effective-11-2025.pdf. Always confirm details with BCEN before your exam.

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Content outline

What the TCRN covers

Every PrepBanq TCRN test mirrors the official domain weights.

Domain distribution

% of the exam
Clinical Practice: Head and Neck 20.7%Clinical Practice: Trunk and Pelvis 25.3%Clinical Practice: Musculoskeletal and Wound 8.7%Special Populations 14.7%Continuum of Care for Trauma 24%Professional Practice 6.7%
Content domainWeight≈ Questions on examOur practice questions
Clinical Practice: Head and NeckTraumatic brain and spinal cord injury, secondary injury prevention, facial fractures, ocular and neck trauma (31 items).
20.7%~315 questions →
Clinical Practice: Trunk and PelvisThoracic, abdominal, pelvic and genitourinary trauma, including great vessel, solid and hollow organ injuries (38 items).
25.3%~386 questions →
Clinical Practice: Musculoskeletal and WoundVertebral injuries and extremity injuries: compartment syndrome, amputation, fractures, soft tissue and dislocations (13 items).
8.7%~132 questions →
Special PopulationsGeriatric, pediatric, pregnant, burn and bariatric patients, victims of violence, comorbidities and substance use (22 items).
14.7%~224 questions →
Continuum of Care for TraumaResuscitation, shock, acute care, complications, end of life, injury prevention, transfer and discharge planning (36 items).
24%~366 questions →
Professional PracticeDisaster management, trauma quality improvement, patient safety, and regulations such as HIPAA and EMTALA (10 items).
6.7%~102 questions →
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TCRN FAQ

How many questions are on the TCRN?

The TCRN has 175 questions (150 of them scored) and you have 3 hours to finish. Question types: Multiple choice (150 scored plus 25 unscored pretest items).

How long is the TCRN exam?

Testing time for the TCRN is 3 hours.

What is on the TCRN?

The TCRN covers Clinical Practice: Head and Neck (about 20.7%), Clinical Practice: Trunk and Pelvis (about 25.3%), Clinical Practice: Musculoskeletal and Wound (about 8.7%), Special Populations (about 14.7%), Continuum of Care for Trauma (about 24%), Professional Practice (about 6.7%).

Who administers the TCRN?

The Trauma Certified Registered Nurse (TCRN) Exam is administered by BCEN. Delivery: Computer-based at PSI test centers or by live remote proctoring.

Is there a free TCRN practice test?

Yes. PrepBanq has 3 free TCRN practice tests with 25 exam-style questions in the real TCRN formats, and every answer is explained. No credit card is needed.

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