TNCC 9th Edition Study Questions
Why is it important to understand biomechanics as it relates to types of energy forces and mechanism of
injury (MOI)?
To understand and anticipate potential injuries.
What are common MOIs that result in trauma?
Blunt and Penetrating
What is the most common mechanism of blunt trauma seen at your facility? Penetrating trauma?
Blunt- Falls
Penetrating- GSW
Why is it important to use a systematic approach to the initial assessment of a trauma patient?
To maximize outcomes and reduce the risk of undiscovered injuries.
What is included in the preparation for a trauma patient?
- Activate the Trauma Team and assign roles
- Prepare the room/equipment
- Don PPE
- Consider safety threats
- Decontamination
What information is obtained during the general impression?
- Uncontrolled hemorrhage
,- Unresponsiveness/Apnea
- Need to reprioritize C-ABC
What does the A-J mnemonic stand for?
A** Alertness (A1) and Airway (A2)
B** Breathing and Ventilation
C** Circulation and Control of Hemorrhage
D** Disability (Neurologic Status
E** Exposure (E1) and Environmental Control (E2)
F- Full Set of Vital Signs (F1) and Family Presence (F2)
G- Get Adjuncts (G1) and Give Comfort (G2) [L–P]
H- History (H1) and Head-to-Toe (H2)
I- Inspect Posterior Surfaces
J- Just keep reevaluating (VIPP)
Why is alertness included with the airway assessment?
To evaluate the Pts ability to protect their airway
, AVPU
- Alert and Orientated
- Verbal (responds to)
- Pain (responds to)
- Unresponsive
When an intervention is taken during the primary survey, what must the nurse do after the
intervention?
Reassess effectiveness and move on to the next component
What are the components of the secondary survey?
H- History and Head to Toe
I- Inspect Posterior
J- Just Keep reevaluating (VIPP)
What laboratory tests are commonly utilized for trauma patients?
VBG/ABG
Why is it important to understand biomechanics as it relates to types of energy forces and mechanism of
injury (MOI)?
To understand and anticipate potential injuries.
What are common MOIs that result in trauma?
Blunt and Penetrating
What is the most common mechanism of blunt trauma seen at your facility? Penetrating trauma?
Blunt- Falls
Penetrating- GSW
Why is it important to use a systematic approach to the initial assessment of a trauma patient?
To maximize outcomes and reduce the risk of undiscovered injuries.
What is included in the preparation for a trauma patient?
- Activate the Trauma Team and assign roles
- Prepare the room/equipment
- Don PPE
- Consider safety threats
- Decontamination
What information is obtained during the general impression?
- Uncontrolled hemorrhage
,- Unresponsiveness/Apnea
- Need to reprioritize C-ABC
What does the A-J mnemonic stand for?
A** Alertness (A1) and Airway (A2)
B** Breathing and Ventilation
C** Circulation and Control of Hemorrhage
D** Disability (Neurologic Status
E** Exposure (E1) and Environmental Control (E2)
F- Full Set of Vital Signs (F1) and Family Presence (F2)
G- Get Adjuncts (G1) and Give Comfort (G2) [L–P]
H- History (H1) and Head-to-Toe (H2)
I- Inspect Posterior Surfaces
J- Just keep reevaluating (VIPP)
Why is alertness included with the airway assessment?
To evaluate the Pts ability to protect their airway
, AVPU
- Alert and Orientated
- Verbal (responds to)
- Pain (responds to)
- Unresponsive
When an intervention is taken during the primary survey, what must the nurse do after the
intervention?
Reassess effectiveness and move on to the next component
What are the components of the secondary survey?
H- History and Head to Toe
I- Inspect Posterior
J- Just Keep reevaluating (VIPP)
What laboratory tests are commonly utilized for trauma patients?
VBG/ABG
