ATCN EXAM Review Questions
and Answers Graded A
2026/2027
The approach to trauma care typically begins with what? - ANSWER-notification
that a trauma patient is arriving
When preparing to receive a trauma patient, what should you keep in mind? -
ANSWER-safe practice, safe care
What does "Safe practice" mean when receiving trauma patients? - ANSWER-take
into consideration the protection of the team (universal
precautions/PPE/preparing equipment prior to patient arrival)
What does "Safe care" mean when receiving trauma patients? - ANSWER-that the
patient is going to the right hospital, in the right time, for the right care
Trauma primary survey for "A"? - ANSWER-airway and alertness with
simultaneous cervical spinal stabilization
Trauma primary survey for "B"? - ANSWER-breathing and ventilation
, Trauma primary survey for "C"? - ANSWER-circulation and hemorrhage control
Trauma primary survey for "D"? - ANSWER-disability (neurological status:
AVPU/GCS)
Trauma primary survey for "E"? - ANSWER-exposure and environmental control
Trauma primary survey for "F"? - ANSWER-full set of vital signs and family
presence
Trauma primary survey for "G"? - ANSWER-get resuscitation adjuncts (LMNOP)
Which resuscitation adjunct under the "G" primary assessment is this?
-"L" - ANSWER-laboratory studies (ABG's/Type and cross)
Which resuscitation adjunct under the "G" primary assessment is this?
-"M" - ANSWER-monitor for continuous cardiac rhythm and rate assessment
Which resuscitation adjunct under the "G" primary assessment is this?
-"N" - ANSWER-naso/orogastric tube consideration
Which resuscitation adjunct under the "G" primary assessment is this?
and Answers Graded A
2026/2027
The approach to trauma care typically begins with what? - ANSWER-notification
that a trauma patient is arriving
When preparing to receive a trauma patient, what should you keep in mind? -
ANSWER-safe practice, safe care
What does "Safe practice" mean when receiving trauma patients? - ANSWER-take
into consideration the protection of the team (universal
precautions/PPE/preparing equipment prior to patient arrival)
What does "Safe care" mean when receiving trauma patients? - ANSWER-that the
patient is going to the right hospital, in the right time, for the right care
Trauma primary survey for "A"? - ANSWER-airway and alertness with
simultaneous cervical spinal stabilization
Trauma primary survey for "B"? - ANSWER-breathing and ventilation
, Trauma primary survey for "C"? - ANSWER-circulation and hemorrhage control
Trauma primary survey for "D"? - ANSWER-disability (neurological status:
AVPU/GCS)
Trauma primary survey for "E"? - ANSWER-exposure and environmental control
Trauma primary survey for "F"? - ANSWER-full set of vital signs and family
presence
Trauma primary survey for "G"? - ANSWER-get resuscitation adjuncts (LMNOP)
Which resuscitation adjunct under the "G" primary assessment is this?
-"L" - ANSWER-laboratory studies (ABG's/Type and cross)
Which resuscitation adjunct under the "G" primary assessment is this?
-"M" - ANSWER-monitor for continuous cardiac rhythm and rate assessment
Which resuscitation adjunct under the "G" primary assessment is this?
-"N" - ANSWER-naso/orogastric tube consideration
Which resuscitation adjunct under the "G" primary assessment is this?
