TNCC - CHAPTER 1 - TRAUMA NURSING
AND THE TRAUMA NURSING CORE COURSE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
SOLUTIONS 2024
The practice of trauma nursing employs a ___ to care. - ANSWER Standardized, systematic approach
Trauma nursing is care-specific and is not dependent on ___. - ANSWER Specialized care environments
___ is a body of knowledge based in science and philosophy. - ANSWER Nursing
The ___ is a useful framework examining the components of the nurse and the environment in which
one practices. - ANSWER Wolf Model
What are the core elements specific to each nurse according to the Wolf Model? - ANSWER A Solid
Knowledge Base
Critical Application
Moral Agency
What are the immediate elements of the Wolf Model? - ANSWER Unit culture, nurse-provider
relationships and the environment in which the nurse practices
What are the influencing factors of the Wolf Model? - ANSWER Communication and relationships
between nurses and providers, nurse autonomy, support for education and standards of practice
What are the three approaches to injury prevention? - ANSWER Engineering/Technology
Enforcement/Legislation
Education/Behavioral
What is the purpose of TNCC? - ANSWER To teach registered nurses core-level knowledge and
psychomotor skills involved in the initial assessment and management of injured persons.
What is the intent of TNCC? - ANSWER Help the nurse develop a rapid and accurate approach to caring
for the trauma patient and ultimately contribute to a decrease in the mortality and morbidity associated
with trauma.
AND THE TRAUMA NURSING CORE COURSE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
SOLUTIONS 2024
The practice of trauma nursing employs a ___ to care. - ANSWER Standardized, systematic approach
Trauma nursing is care-specific and is not dependent on ___. - ANSWER Specialized care environments
___ is a body of knowledge based in science and philosophy. - ANSWER Nursing
The ___ is a useful framework examining the components of the nurse and the environment in which
one practices. - ANSWER Wolf Model
What are the core elements specific to each nurse according to the Wolf Model? - ANSWER A Solid
Knowledge Base
Critical Application
Moral Agency
What are the immediate elements of the Wolf Model? - ANSWER Unit culture, nurse-provider
relationships and the environment in which the nurse practices
What are the influencing factors of the Wolf Model? - ANSWER Communication and relationships
between nurses and providers, nurse autonomy, support for education and standards of practice
What are the three approaches to injury prevention? - ANSWER Engineering/Technology
Enforcement/Legislation
Education/Behavioral
What is the purpose of TNCC? - ANSWER To teach registered nurses core-level knowledge and
psychomotor skills involved in the initial assessment and management of injured persons.
What is the intent of TNCC? - ANSWER Help the nurse develop a rapid and accurate approach to caring
for the trauma patient and ultimately contribute to a decrease in the mortality and morbidity associated
with trauma.
