TNCC 9TH EDITION TRAUMA NURSING PROCESS -
TNP -QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST VERSION
2024 VERIFIED RATIONALE GRADED A+
**A stands for ___ and ___. - ansalertness, airway
**B stands for ___ and ___. - ansbreathing, ventilation
**C stands for ___. - anscirculation
**D stands for ___. - ansdisability
**E stands for ___. - ansexposure
After all of the assessments, interventions, reassessments, etc. are done, what is the last thing to ask? -
ans"Is there anything you would like to add at this time?"
After how many breaths do you assess for the evidence of exhaled CO2? - ansAfter 5 to 6 breaths.
After identifying potential interventions/diagnostics and completing your assessments and interventions,
you should ask yourself what? - ans"What findings will you continue to reevaluate while the patient is in
your care?"
"Just keep re-evaluating"
After the head-to-toe, the learner should summarize injuries identified throughout the scenario and ask
themselves: - ans"What interventions or diagnostics can you anticipate for this patient?"
Continue the TNP assuming the patient was intubated. 9-11 - ans9**. If intubated, assess endotracheal
tube placement
10. If intubated, assess ETT position and securement
11. If intubated, state the need to begin mechanical ventilation or continue assisted ventilation
, TNCC 9TH EDITION TRAUMA NURSING PROCESS -
TNP -QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST VERSION
2024 VERIFIED RATIONALE GRADED A+
Continue the TNP following assessments of circulation, neuro status, and removal of clothing to inspect
for injury. 16-18 - ans16. Provide warmth
17. Obtain a full set of vital signs and weight in kilograms (if not determined earlier)
18. Facilitate family presence
Continue the TNP following assessments of ETT. 12-15
**12, 13, and 15 are double-starred - ans12**. Assess circulation
13**. Assess neurologic status using GCS
14. Assess pupils
15**. Remove all clothing AND inspect for obvious abnormalities or injuries
Continue the TNP using the LMNOP mnemonic. 19-23 - ans19. L - trauma panel labs
20. M - monitor (Cardiac, consider EKG)
21. N - consider need for NG/OG
22. O - assess O2 and end-tidal capnography
23**. P - assess pain using appropriate pain scale
Continue TNP after LMNOP (so after pain has been assessed). 24-26 - ans24. Non-pharmacological
comfort measures
25. Consider analgesic med order
26. Obtain pertinent history
Double-starred criteria include letters ___-___. - ansA-E
During the general impression in TNP, when alterations are identified, you must do what? Then what? -
ansIntervene as appropriate and continuously reassess for efficacy
TNP -QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST VERSION
2024 VERIFIED RATIONALE GRADED A+
**A stands for ___ and ___. - ansalertness, airway
**B stands for ___ and ___. - ansbreathing, ventilation
**C stands for ___. - anscirculation
**D stands for ___. - ansdisability
**E stands for ___. - ansexposure
After all of the assessments, interventions, reassessments, etc. are done, what is the last thing to ask? -
ans"Is there anything you would like to add at this time?"
After how many breaths do you assess for the evidence of exhaled CO2? - ansAfter 5 to 6 breaths.
After identifying potential interventions/diagnostics and completing your assessments and interventions,
you should ask yourself what? - ans"What findings will you continue to reevaluate while the patient is in
your care?"
"Just keep re-evaluating"
After the head-to-toe, the learner should summarize injuries identified throughout the scenario and ask
themselves: - ans"What interventions or diagnostics can you anticipate for this patient?"
Continue the TNP assuming the patient was intubated. 9-11 - ans9**. If intubated, assess endotracheal
tube placement
10. If intubated, assess ETT position and securement
11. If intubated, state the need to begin mechanical ventilation or continue assisted ventilation
, TNCC 9TH EDITION TRAUMA NURSING PROCESS -
TNP -QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST VERSION
2024 VERIFIED RATIONALE GRADED A+
Continue the TNP following assessments of circulation, neuro status, and removal of clothing to inspect
for injury. 16-18 - ans16. Provide warmth
17. Obtain a full set of vital signs and weight in kilograms (if not determined earlier)
18. Facilitate family presence
Continue the TNP following assessments of ETT. 12-15
**12, 13, and 15 are double-starred - ans12**. Assess circulation
13**. Assess neurologic status using GCS
14. Assess pupils
15**. Remove all clothing AND inspect for obvious abnormalities or injuries
Continue the TNP using the LMNOP mnemonic. 19-23 - ans19. L - trauma panel labs
20. M - monitor (Cardiac, consider EKG)
21. N - consider need for NG/OG
22. O - assess O2 and end-tidal capnography
23**. P - assess pain using appropriate pain scale
Continue TNP after LMNOP (so after pain has been assessed). 24-26 - ans24. Non-pharmacological
comfort measures
25. Consider analgesic med order
26. Obtain pertinent history
Double-starred criteria include letters ___-___. - ansA-E
During the general impression in TNP, when alterations are identified, you must do what? Then what? -
ansIntervene as appropriate and continuously reassess for efficacy
