TNCC practice exam

What is the key to a high-performance trauma team? A. Individual goals B. Use of TeamSTEPPS C. Identification of a single decision maker D. Effective communication - D. Effective communication When obtaining a history for an injured patient, understanding the kinematic concepts associated with the mechanism of injury and energy transfer can initially assist the trauma provider in: A. Evaluating and anticipating the types of injury that may be present B. Deciding whether law enforcement should be notified C. Determining needed laboratory tests D. Predicting the need for a surgical procedure - A. Evaluating and anticipating the types of injury that may be present The major preventable cause of death in the trauma patient is: A. Airway compromise B. Ineffective ventilation C. Secondary head injury D. Uncontrolled hemorrhage - D. Uncontrolled hemorrhage The across-the-room observation step in the initial assessment providers the opportunity to: A. Assess for uncontrolled internal hemorrhage B. Accurately triage the patient C. Reprioritize circulation before airway or breathing D. Activate the trauma team - C. Reprioritize circulation before airway or breathing Which of the following accurately describes ventilation principles associated with a bag-mask device? A. Ventilate at a rate of 10 to 12 breaths/minute