TNCC Trauma Nursing Process Skills Exam
2026/2027 | Trauma Nursing Core Course
(TNCC) Skill Examination | Complete
Questions & Verified Answers ALREADY
GRADED A+
List the Mnemonic used for the primary Survery - ANSWERS-A: Airway and
assessment of Alertness (stabilizing of Spine as well)
B: Breathing and Ventilation
C: Circulation and Control of Hemorrhage
D: Disability (Neurological Status)
E: Exposure and Environmental Control
F: Full set of Vitals and Family Presence
G: Get Adjuncts and Give Comfort (LMNOP)
H: Head to toe assessment & History
I: Inspect Posterior Surfaces
J: Just keep Re-evaluating (Just keep swimming)
What is the first step of the Primary Survey - ANSWERS-A: Airway &
Assessment of alertness (with Cervical Spine Stabilization)
What are the steps includes when it comes to assessing Airway & alertness?
- ANSWERS-1. Assess level of consciousness (Using AVPU)
2. Open the airway
3. Assess for patency and protection of the airway
, How does one "open the airway" with alert patients vs. patients with possible
CSIs? - ANSWERS-Alert: if able you can ask them to open their mouths for
assessment
?CSI: require a second person to proceed manual cervical spine stabilization
while you demonstrate manual Jaw-thrust maneuver to assess airway
What is the first step of the trauma nursing process (TNP) - ANSWERS-
Preparation & Triage
What is happening in Preparation & Triage? - ANSWERS-1. Activate the
team and assign roles
2. Prepare the trauma room
3. Don appropriate PPE
What may need to be considered when preparing the trauma room? (5) -
ANSWERS-IV equipment
Airway equipment
Fluid warmer
Bariatric equipment
Paediatric equipment
What is the next step of the TNP (following preparation & Triage)? -
ANSWERS-General impression
What is completed during the "General Impression"? - ANSWERS-Assessing
for obvious life threatening circumstances and re-prioritizing the ABC's as
necessary (C-ABC)
2026/2027 | Trauma Nursing Core Course
(TNCC) Skill Examination | Complete
Questions & Verified Answers ALREADY
GRADED A+
List the Mnemonic used for the primary Survery - ANSWERS-A: Airway and
assessment of Alertness (stabilizing of Spine as well)
B: Breathing and Ventilation
C: Circulation and Control of Hemorrhage
D: Disability (Neurological Status)
E: Exposure and Environmental Control
F: Full set of Vitals and Family Presence
G: Get Adjuncts and Give Comfort (LMNOP)
H: Head to toe assessment & History
I: Inspect Posterior Surfaces
J: Just keep Re-evaluating (Just keep swimming)
What is the first step of the Primary Survey - ANSWERS-A: Airway &
Assessment of alertness (with Cervical Spine Stabilization)
What are the steps includes when it comes to assessing Airway & alertness?
- ANSWERS-1. Assess level of consciousness (Using AVPU)
2. Open the airway
3. Assess for patency and protection of the airway
, How does one "open the airway" with alert patients vs. patients with possible
CSIs? - ANSWERS-Alert: if able you can ask them to open their mouths for
assessment
?CSI: require a second person to proceed manual cervical spine stabilization
while you demonstrate manual Jaw-thrust maneuver to assess airway
What is the first step of the trauma nursing process (TNP) - ANSWERS-
Preparation & Triage
What is happening in Preparation & Triage? - ANSWERS-1. Activate the
team and assign roles
2. Prepare the trauma room
3. Don appropriate PPE
What may need to be considered when preparing the trauma room? (5) -
ANSWERS-IV equipment
Airway equipment
Fluid warmer
Bariatric equipment
Paediatric equipment
What is the next step of the TNP (following preparation & Triage)? -
ANSWERS-General impression
What is completed during the "General Impression"? - ANSWERS-Assessing
for obvious life threatening circumstances and re-prioritizing the ABC's as
necessary (C-ABC)
