TNCC EXAM
1. Preparation and Triage
2. Primary Survery (ABCDE) with resuscitation adjuncts (F,G)
3. Reevaluation (consideration of transfer)
4. Secondary Survey (HI) with reevaluation adjuncts
5. Reevaluation and post resuscitation care
6. Definitive care of transfer to an appropriate trauma nurse - ✔✔✔Initial Assessment
1. A- airway and Alertness with simultaneous cervical spinal stabilization
2. B- breathing and Ventilation
3. circulation and control of hemorrhage
4. D - disability (neurologic status)
5. F - full set of vitals and Family presence
6. G - Get resuscitation adjuncts
L- Lab results (arterial gases, blood type and crossmatch)
M- monitor for continuous cardiac rhythm and rate assessment
N- naso or orogastric tube consideration
O- oxygenation and ventilation analysis: Pulse oxygemetry and end-tidal caron dioxide (ETC02)
monitoring and capnopgraphy
H- History and head to toe assessment
I- Inspect posterior surfaces - ✔✔✔ABCDEFGHI
Before the arrival of the pt - ✔✔✔When should PPE be placed:
Pt is at hospital in the right amount of time, right care, right trauma facility, right resources - ✔✔✔Safe
Care:
, Uncontrolled Hemorrhage - ✔✔✔Major cause of preventable death:
reorganize care to C-ABC - ✔✔✔If uncontrolled hemorrhage ..
Used at the beginning of the initial assessment
1. A Alert. If the pt is alert he or she will be able to maintain his or her airway once it is clear.
2. V responds to verbal stimuli responds to pain. If the patient needs verbal stimulation to respond, an
airway adjunct may be needed to keep the tongue from obstructing the airway.
3. P responds to pain. If the pt. responds only to pain, he or she may not be able to maintain his or her
airway adjunct may need to be placed while further assessment is made to determine the need for
intubation.
4. U Unresponsive. If the pt. is unresponsive, announce it loudly to the team and direct someone to chk
in the pt is pulseless while assessing if the cause of the problem is the airway. - ✔✔✔Airway and AVPU:
ask pt to pen his or her mouth - ✔✔✔While assessing airway the patient is alert and responds to
verbal stimuli you should..
jaw thrust maneuver to open airway and assess for obstruction. If pt has a suspected csi, the jaw thrust
procedure should be done by two providers. One provider can maintain c-spine and the other can
perform the jaw thrust maneuver. - ✔✔✔While assessing airway pt is unable to open mouth, responds
only to pain, or is unresponsive you should..
1. The tongue obstructing the airway
2. loose or missing teeth
3. foreign objects
4. blood, vomit, or secretions'
1. Preparation and Triage
2. Primary Survery (ABCDE) with resuscitation adjuncts (F,G)
3. Reevaluation (consideration of transfer)
4. Secondary Survey (HI) with reevaluation adjuncts
5. Reevaluation and post resuscitation care
6. Definitive care of transfer to an appropriate trauma nurse - ✔✔✔Initial Assessment
1. A- airway and Alertness with simultaneous cervical spinal stabilization
2. B- breathing and Ventilation
3. circulation and control of hemorrhage
4. D - disability (neurologic status)
5. F - full set of vitals and Family presence
6. G - Get resuscitation adjuncts
L- Lab results (arterial gases, blood type and crossmatch)
M- monitor for continuous cardiac rhythm and rate assessment
N- naso or orogastric tube consideration
O- oxygenation and ventilation analysis: Pulse oxygemetry and end-tidal caron dioxide (ETC02)
monitoring and capnopgraphy
H- History and head to toe assessment
I- Inspect posterior surfaces - ✔✔✔ABCDEFGHI
Before the arrival of the pt - ✔✔✔When should PPE be placed:
Pt is at hospital in the right amount of time, right care, right trauma facility, right resources - ✔✔✔Safe
Care:
, Uncontrolled Hemorrhage - ✔✔✔Major cause of preventable death:
reorganize care to C-ABC - ✔✔✔If uncontrolled hemorrhage ..
Used at the beginning of the initial assessment
1. A Alert. If the pt is alert he or she will be able to maintain his or her airway once it is clear.
2. V responds to verbal stimuli responds to pain. If the patient needs verbal stimulation to respond, an
airway adjunct may be needed to keep the tongue from obstructing the airway.
3. P responds to pain. If the pt. responds only to pain, he or she may not be able to maintain his or her
airway adjunct may need to be placed while further assessment is made to determine the need for
intubation.
4. U Unresponsive. If the pt. is unresponsive, announce it loudly to the team and direct someone to chk
in the pt is pulseless while assessing if the cause of the problem is the airway. - ✔✔✔Airway and AVPU:
ask pt to pen his or her mouth - ✔✔✔While assessing airway the patient is alert and responds to
verbal stimuli you should..
jaw thrust maneuver to open airway and assess for obstruction. If pt has a suspected csi, the jaw thrust
procedure should be done by two providers. One provider can maintain c-spine and the other can
perform the jaw thrust maneuver. - ✔✔✔While assessing airway pt is unable to open mouth, responds
only to pain, or is unresponsive you should..
1. The tongue obstructing the airway
2. loose or missing teeth
3. foreign objects
4. blood, vomit, or secretions'
