TNCC Best Graded Exam Questions

What does the Primary survey begin with in the TNP? - ANSWER-Across the room observation What is the main goal of primary survey during a trauma? - ANSWER-to immediately identify all life threatening conditions that can cause death within a few minutes of presentation What is the major cause of preventable death after injury? - ANSWER-uncontrolled hemorrhage What changes in the TNP if uncontrolled external hemorrhage is noted during your across the room observation? - ANSWER-C will precede ABC in the TNP to control the hemorrhage What is the definition of the MARCH mnemonic? - ANSWER-M: Massive hemorrhage A: Airway R: Respiration C: Circulation H: Head injury/Hypothermia What are the response interventions for each letter of the MARCH mnemonic? - ANSWER-M: control bleed with use of trauma tourniquet and replace blood loss with whole blood or 1:1:1 ration until a SBP of 90 is achieved A: Establish and maintain patent airway R: Decompress suspected tension pneumothorax, seal open chest wounds and support ventilation and oxygenation