TNCC practice exam with Perfectly Answered Answers

What is the key to a high-performance trauma team? A. Individual goals B. Use of TeamSTEPPS C. Identification of a single decision maker D. Effective communication - ANSWER-D. Effective communication When obtaining a history for an injured patient, understanding the kinematic concepts associated with the mechanism of injury and energy transfer can initially assist the trauma provider in: A. Evaluating and anticipating the types of injury that may be present B. Deciding whether law enforcement should be notified C. Determining needed laboratory tests D. Predicting the need for a surgical procedure - ANSWER-A. Evaluating and anticipating the types of injury that may be present The major preventable cause of death in the trauma patient is: A. Airway compromise B. Ineffective ventilation C. Secondary head injury D. Uncontrolled hemorrhage - ANSWER-D. Uncontrolled hemorrhage The across-the-room observation step in the initial assessment providers the opportunity to: