TNCC Study Guide Exam Questions and
Answers Graded A+
What injury prevention strategies are used in your community? - Correct answer--
public awareness campaigns
- educational programs fo specific demographics
- community initiatives to promote safe driving
Is your facility involved in injury prevention programs? - Correct answer-no
what are the most common causes of injury related to death in your country? Your
Community? - Correct answer--unintentional poisoning (overdose)
-MVC
-falls
(In AL, overdoses, MVCs, firearm-related injuries)
When preparing to receive a seriously injured patient, what are some examples of
equipment you would anticipate needing? - Correct answer--IV supplies
-fluids
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,-intubation box
Who responds to the arrival of trauma patient at your facility? What are their roles?
- Correct answer-anyone who is not currently working with patients, no roles are
typically assigned lol
At your facility, are there clear predetermined responsibilities for each member of
the team that responds to the trauma patient? - Correct answer-NOPE :)
When caring for a seriously ill patient what communication challenges between
team members have you experienced that for your facility? What steps are being
taped to address those challenges? - Correct answer--too many other people talkign
during the trauma
-too many people coming in to watch
-too many people stand in the way as opposed to help
Why is it important to understand bio mechanics as it relates to the types of energy
forces and mechanisms of injury? - Correct answer-understanding the law of
physics and applying biomechanics, kinematics, and mechanism of injury
principles, along with knowledge of anatomy and physiology, can assist the
trauma-care nurse in anticipating the intervention and management needs of the
patient
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,What are common mechanisms of injury That result in trauma? - Correct answer--
Blunt trauma
-penetrating trauma
- thermal trauma
-blast trauma
Do you have criteria for trauma activation at your facility? Do the criteria include
clear guidelines for identifying activations for in following conditions: false, motor
vehicle crash, crashes, and penetrating injuries? - Correct answer--uncontrolled
bleed
- fall from greater than 20 feet
-open fracture
-airway compromise
What is the most common mechanism of blunt trauma seen at your facility?
Penetrating trauma? - Correct answer-our most common cause of blunt trauma
MVCs or Falls. Our most common cause of penetrating trauma would be GSWs
What injuries can be anticipated for each stage associated with an explosion
injury? - Correct answer-Primary: blast lung, tympanic membrane rupture,
abdominal hemorrhage, TBI
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, Secondary: penetrating ballistic, eye penetration, close or open brain injury
Tertiary: blunt or penetrating trauma, fractures, traumatic amputations
Quaternary: external and internal burns, crush injuries, asthma, COPD, angina,
hypertension, hyperglycemia
Quinary: variety of health effects depending on agents
Why is it important to use systematic approach in the initial assessment of a trauma
patient? - Correct answer-the systemic approach is the best ot use because it allows
you to rapidly assess for life-threatening injuries and intervene in a systemic
manner, and it is the basis for TNP
What is included in the preparation for a trauma patient? - Correct answer-Don
PPE
activate trauma team
prep the trauma room
What information is obtained during the general impression? - Correct answer--
physiological status
identify any uncontrolled bleeding
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Answers Graded A+
What injury prevention strategies are used in your community? - Correct answer--
public awareness campaigns
- educational programs fo specific demographics
- community initiatives to promote safe driving
Is your facility involved in injury prevention programs? - Correct answer-no
what are the most common causes of injury related to death in your country? Your
Community? - Correct answer--unintentional poisoning (overdose)
-MVC
-falls
(In AL, overdoses, MVCs, firearm-related injuries)
When preparing to receive a seriously injured patient, what are some examples of
equipment you would anticipate needing? - Correct answer--IV supplies
-fluids
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,-intubation box
Who responds to the arrival of trauma patient at your facility? What are their roles?
- Correct answer-anyone who is not currently working with patients, no roles are
typically assigned lol
At your facility, are there clear predetermined responsibilities for each member of
the team that responds to the trauma patient? - Correct answer-NOPE :)
When caring for a seriously ill patient what communication challenges between
team members have you experienced that for your facility? What steps are being
taped to address those challenges? - Correct answer--too many other people talkign
during the trauma
-too many people coming in to watch
-too many people stand in the way as opposed to help
Why is it important to understand bio mechanics as it relates to the types of energy
forces and mechanisms of injury? - Correct answer-understanding the law of
physics and applying biomechanics, kinematics, and mechanism of injury
principles, along with knowledge of anatomy and physiology, can assist the
trauma-care nurse in anticipating the intervention and management needs of the
patient
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,What are common mechanisms of injury That result in trauma? - Correct answer--
Blunt trauma
-penetrating trauma
- thermal trauma
-blast trauma
Do you have criteria for trauma activation at your facility? Do the criteria include
clear guidelines for identifying activations for in following conditions: false, motor
vehicle crash, crashes, and penetrating injuries? - Correct answer--uncontrolled
bleed
- fall from greater than 20 feet
-open fracture
-airway compromise
What is the most common mechanism of blunt trauma seen at your facility?
Penetrating trauma? - Correct answer-our most common cause of blunt trauma
MVCs or Falls. Our most common cause of penetrating trauma would be GSWs
What injuries can be anticipated for each stage associated with an explosion
injury? - Correct answer-Primary: blast lung, tympanic membrane rupture,
abdominal hemorrhage, TBI
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, Secondary: penetrating ballistic, eye penetration, close or open brain injury
Tertiary: blunt or penetrating trauma, fractures, traumatic amputations
Quaternary: external and internal burns, crush injuries, asthma, COPD, angina,
hypertension, hyperglycemia
Quinary: variety of health effects depending on agents
Why is it important to use systematic approach in the initial assessment of a trauma
patient? - Correct answer-the systemic approach is the best ot use because it allows
you to rapidly assess for life-threatening injuries and intervene in a systemic
manner, and it is the basis for TNP
What is included in the preparation for a trauma patient? - Correct answer-Don
PPE
activate trauma team
prep the trauma room
What information is obtained during the general impression? - Correct answer--
physiological status
identify any uncontrolled bleeding
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