TNCC NINTH EDITION EXAMINATION 2026
ACTUAL QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED
ANSWERS GRADED A+
⩥Is your facility involved in injury prevention programs? Answer: no
⩥what are the most common causes of injury related to death in your
country? Your Community? Answer: -unintentional poisoning
(overdose)
-MVC
-falls
(In AL, overdoses, MVCs, firearm-related injuries)
⩥When preparing to receive a seriously injured patient, what are some
examples of equipment you would anticipate needing? Answer: -IV
supplies
-fluids
-intubation box
⩥Who responds to the arrival of trauma patient at your facility? What
are their roles? Answer: anyone who is not currently working with
patients, no roles are typically assigned lol
,⩥At your facility, are there clear predetermined responsibilities for each
member of the team that responds to the trauma patient? Answer: NOPE
:)
⩥When caring for a seriously ill patient what communication challenges
between team members have you experienced that for your facility?
What steps are being taped to address those challenges? Answer: -too
many other people talkign during the trauma
-too many people coming in to watch
-too many people stand in the way as opposed to help
⩥Why is it important to understand bio mechanics as it relates to the
types of energy forces and mechanisms of injury? Answer:
understanding the law of physics and applying biomechanics,
kinematics, and mechanism of injury principles, along with knowledge
of anatomy and physiology, can assist the trauma-care nurse in
anticipating the intervention and management needs of the patient
⩥What are common mechanisms of injury That result in trauma?
Answer: -Blunt trauma
-penetrating trauma
- thermal trauma
-blast trauma
,⩥Do you have criteria for trauma activation at your facility? Do the
criteria include clear guidelines for identifying activations for in
following conditions: false, motor vehicle crash, crashes, and penetrating
injuries? Answer: -uncontrolled bleed
- fall from greater than 20 feet
-open fracture
-airway compromise
⩥What is the most common mechanism of blunt trauma seen at your
facility? Penetrating trauma? Answer: our most common cause of blunt
trauma MVCs or Falls. Our most common cause of penetrating trauma
would be GSWs
⩥What injuries can be anticipated for each stage associated with an
explosion injury? Answer: Primary: blast lung, tympanic membrane
rupture, abdominal hemorrhage, TBI
Secondary: penetrating ballistic, eye penetration, close or open brain
injury
Tertiary: blunt or penetrating trauma, fractures, traumatic amputations
Quaternary: external and internal burns, crush injuries, asthma, COPD,
angina, hypertension, hyperglycemia
Quinary: variety of health effects depending on agents
⩥Why is it important to use systematic approach in the initial
assessment of a trauma patient? Answer: the systemic approach is the
, best ot use because it allows you to rapidly assess for life-threatening
injuries and intervene in a systemic manner, and it is the basis for TNP
⩥What is included in the preparation for a trauma patient? Answer: Don
PPE
activate trauma team
prep the trauma room
⩥What information is obtained during the general impression? Answer:
- physiological status
identify any uncontrolled bleeding
- main goal is to immediately identify any and all life threatening
conditions within the first few minutes upon arrival
⩥What does the a to E pneumonic stand for? Answer: -airway and
alertness
-breathing and ventilation
-circulation
-disability
E- exposure
⩥Why is alertness included in the airway assessment? Answer: this
assessment helps the RN to evaluate the patient's ability to protect their
own airway
ACTUAL QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED
ANSWERS GRADED A+
⩥Is your facility involved in injury prevention programs? Answer: no
⩥what are the most common causes of injury related to death in your
country? Your Community? Answer: -unintentional poisoning
(overdose)
-MVC
-falls
(In AL, overdoses, MVCs, firearm-related injuries)
⩥When preparing to receive a seriously injured patient, what are some
examples of equipment you would anticipate needing? Answer: -IV
supplies
-fluids
-intubation box
⩥Who responds to the arrival of trauma patient at your facility? What
are their roles? Answer: anyone who is not currently working with
patients, no roles are typically assigned lol
,⩥At your facility, are there clear predetermined responsibilities for each
member of the team that responds to the trauma patient? Answer: NOPE
:)
⩥When caring for a seriously ill patient what communication challenges
between team members have you experienced that for your facility?
What steps are being taped to address those challenges? Answer: -too
many other people talkign during the trauma
-too many people coming in to watch
-too many people stand in the way as opposed to help
⩥Why is it important to understand bio mechanics as it relates to the
types of energy forces and mechanisms of injury? Answer:
understanding the law of physics and applying biomechanics,
kinematics, and mechanism of injury principles, along with knowledge
of anatomy and physiology, can assist the trauma-care nurse in
anticipating the intervention and management needs of the patient
⩥What are common mechanisms of injury That result in trauma?
Answer: -Blunt trauma
-penetrating trauma
- thermal trauma
-blast trauma
,⩥Do you have criteria for trauma activation at your facility? Do the
criteria include clear guidelines for identifying activations for in
following conditions: false, motor vehicle crash, crashes, and penetrating
injuries? Answer: -uncontrolled bleed
- fall from greater than 20 feet
-open fracture
-airway compromise
⩥What is the most common mechanism of blunt trauma seen at your
facility? Penetrating trauma? Answer: our most common cause of blunt
trauma MVCs or Falls. Our most common cause of penetrating trauma
would be GSWs
⩥What injuries can be anticipated for each stage associated with an
explosion injury? Answer: Primary: blast lung, tympanic membrane
rupture, abdominal hemorrhage, TBI
Secondary: penetrating ballistic, eye penetration, close or open brain
injury
Tertiary: blunt or penetrating trauma, fractures, traumatic amputations
Quaternary: external and internal burns, crush injuries, asthma, COPD,
angina, hypertension, hyperglycemia
Quinary: variety of health effects depending on agents
⩥Why is it important to use systematic approach in the initial
assessment of a trauma patient? Answer: the systemic approach is the
, best ot use because it allows you to rapidly assess for life-threatening
injuries and intervene in a systemic manner, and it is the basis for TNP
⩥What is included in the preparation for a trauma patient? Answer: Don
PPE
activate trauma team
prep the trauma room
⩥What information is obtained during the general impression? Answer:
- physiological status
identify any uncontrolled bleeding
- main goal is to immediately identify any and all life threatening
conditions within the first few minutes upon arrival
⩥What does the a to E pneumonic stand for? Answer: -airway and
alertness
-breathing and ventilation
-circulation
-disability
E- exposure
⩥Why is alertness included in the airway assessment? Answer: this
assessment helps the RN to evaluate the patient's ability to protect their
own airway
