TNCC Study Guide Questions with Verified
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What injury prevention strategies are used in your community?
-public awareness campaigns
- educational programs fo specific demographics
- community initiatives to promote safe driving
Is your facility involved in injury prevention programs?
no
what are the most common causes of injury related to death in your country? Your
Community?
-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?
-IV supplies
-fluids
-intubation box
Who responds to the arrival of trauma patient at your facility? What are their roles?
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?
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?
-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?
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?
-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?
,-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?
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?
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?
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?
Don PPE
activate trauma team
prep the trauma room
, What information is obtained during the general impression?
- 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?
-airway and alertness
-breathing and ventilation
-circulation
-disability
E- exposure
Why is alertness included in the airway assessment?
this assessment helps the RN to evaluate the patient's ability to protect their own airway
When an intervention is taken during a primary survey, what must the nurse do after
the intervention?
once an intervention is established, continue down the list of the A-E mneumonic to look for
other life threatening injuries
What are the components of secondary survey?
History and Head to Toe
Inspecting the Posterior Surface
What laboratory test are commonly utilized for trauma patients?
Correct Answers
What injury prevention strategies are used in your community?
-public awareness campaigns
- educational programs fo specific demographics
- community initiatives to promote safe driving
Is your facility involved in injury prevention programs?
no
what are the most common causes of injury related to death in your country? Your
Community?
-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?
-IV supplies
-fluids
-intubation box
Who responds to the arrival of trauma patient at your facility? What are their roles?
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?
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?
-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?
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?
-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?
,-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?
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?
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?
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?
Don PPE
activate trauma team
prep the trauma room
, What information is obtained during the general impression?
- 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?
-airway and alertness
-breathing and ventilation
-circulation
-disability
E- exposure
Why is alertness included in the airway assessment?
this assessment helps the RN to evaluate the patient's ability to protect their own airway
When an intervention is taken during a primary survey, what must the nurse do after
the intervention?
once an intervention is established, continue down the list of the A-E mneumonic to look for
other life threatening injuries
What are the components of secondary survey?
History and Head to Toe
Inspecting the Posterior Surface
What laboratory test are commonly utilized for trauma patients?
