TNCC 9th Edition Study Questions

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TNCC 9th Edition Study Questions & Verified Answers Correctly 1.Why is it important to understand biomechanics as it relates to types of energy forces and mechanism of injury (MOI) Answer To understand and anticipate potential injuries.

2.What are common MOIs that result in trauma Answer Blunt and Penetrating 3.What is the most common mechanism of blunt trauma seen at your facility? Penetrating trauma Answer Blunt- Falls Penetrating- GSW 4.Why is it important to use a systematic approach to the initial assessment of a trauma patient Answer To maximize outcomes and reduce the risk of undiscovered injuries.

5.What is included in the preparation for a trauma patient Answer - Activate the Trauma Team and assign roles -Prepare the room/equipment 1 / 3

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-Don PPE -Consider safety threats -Decontamination 6.What information is obtained during the general impression Answer - Uncontrolled hemorrhage -Unresponsiveness/Apnea -Need to reprioritize C-ABC 7.What does the A-J mnemonic stand for Answer 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) 8.Why is alertness included with the airway assessment Answer To evaluate the Pts ability to protect their airway

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-Alert and Orientated -Verbal (responds to) -Pain (responds to) -Unresponsive 9.When an intervention is taken during the primary survey, what must the nurse do after the intervention Answer Reassess effectiveness and move on to the next component 10.What are the components of the secondary survey Answer H- History and Head to Toe I- Inspect Posterior J- Just Keep reevaluating (VIPP) 11.What laboratory tests are commonly utilized for trauma patients Answer -

VBG/ABG

Lactic

CMP/CBC

Type Screen Clotting Factors UA 12.What should the nurse reevaluate while the patient is in their care Answer VIPP V- Vital

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