TNCC 9th Edition Study Questions
And Answers
Why is it important to understand biomechanics as it relates to
types of energy forces and mechanism of injury (MOI)? -
correct answer ✅To understand and anticipate potential injuries.
What are common MOIs that result in trauma? -
correct answer ✅Blunt and Penetrating
What is the most common mechanism of blunt trauma seen at your
facility? Penetrating trauma? -
correct answer ✅Blunt- Falls
Penetrating- GSW
Why is it important to use a systematic approach to the initial
assessment of a trauma patient? -
correct answer ✅To maximize outcomes and reduce the risk of
undiscovered injuries.
What is included in the preparation for a trauma patient? -
correct answer ✅- Activate the Trauma Team and assign roles
- Prepare the room/equipment
- Don PPE
,TNCC 9th Edition Study Questions
And Answers
- Consider safety threats
- Decontamination
What information is obtained during the general impression? -
correct answer ✅- Uncontrolled hemorrhage
- Unresponsiveness/Apnea
- Need to reprioritize C-ABC
What does the A-J mnemonic stand for? -
correct 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)
, TNCC 9th Edition Study Questions
And Answers
Why is alertness included with the airway assessment? -
correct answer ✅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? -
correct answer ✅Reassess effectiveness and move on to the next
component
What are the components of the secondary survey? -
correct answer ✅H- History and Head to Toe
I- Inspect Posterior
J- Just Keep reevaluating (VIPP)
What laboratory tests are commonly utilized for trauma patients? -
correct answer ✅VBG/ABG
And Answers
Why is it important to understand biomechanics as it relates to
types of energy forces and mechanism of injury (MOI)? -
correct answer ✅To understand and anticipate potential injuries.
What are common MOIs that result in trauma? -
correct answer ✅Blunt and Penetrating
What is the most common mechanism of blunt trauma seen at your
facility? Penetrating trauma? -
correct answer ✅Blunt- Falls
Penetrating- GSW
Why is it important to use a systematic approach to the initial
assessment of a trauma patient? -
correct answer ✅To maximize outcomes and reduce the risk of
undiscovered injuries.
What is included in the preparation for a trauma patient? -
correct answer ✅- Activate the Trauma Team and assign roles
- Prepare the room/equipment
- Don PPE
,TNCC 9th Edition Study Questions
And Answers
- Consider safety threats
- Decontamination
What information is obtained during the general impression? -
correct answer ✅- Uncontrolled hemorrhage
- Unresponsiveness/Apnea
- Need to reprioritize C-ABC
What does the A-J mnemonic stand for? -
correct 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)
, TNCC 9th Edition Study Questions
And Answers
Why is alertness included with the airway assessment? -
correct answer ✅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? -
correct answer ✅Reassess effectiveness and move on to the next
component
What are the components of the secondary survey? -
correct answer ✅H- History and Head to Toe
I- Inspect Posterior
J- Just Keep reevaluating (VIPP)
What laboratory tests are commonly utilized for trauma patients? -
correct answer ✅VBG/ABG
