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TNCC 9th Edition Study Questions 2026 A+ GRADE ASS
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Term
ANSWER
Definition
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Why is it important to understand biomechanics as it relates to types of energy forces
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and mechanism of injury (MOI)?
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ANSWER
To understand and anticipate potential injuries.
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What are common MOIs that result in trauma?
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ANSWER
Blunt and Penetrating
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What is the most common mechanism of blunt trauma seen at your facility? Penetrati
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ng trauma?
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ANSWER
Blunt- Falls Penetrating- GSW
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Why is it important to use a systematic approach to the initial assessment of a traum
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a patient?
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ANSWER
To maximize outcomes and reduce the risk of undiscovered injuries.
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What is included in the preparation for a trauma patient?
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ANSWER
- Activate the Trauma Team and assign roles - Prepare the room/equipment - Don PPE -
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Consider safety threats - Decontamination
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What information is obtained during the general impression?
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ANSWER
- Uncontrolled hemorrhage - Unresponsiveness/Apnea - Need to reprioritize C-ABC
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What does the A-J mnemonic stand for?
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ANSWER
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morrhage D** Disability (Neurologic Status E** Exposure (E1) and Environmental Control (E2) F-
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Full Set of Vital Signs (F1) and Family Presence (F2) G-
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Get Adjuncts (G1) and Give Comfort (G2) [L-P] H- History (H1) and Head-to-Toe (H2) I-
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Why is alertness included with the airway assessment?
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ANSWER
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Verbal (responds to) - Pain (responds to) - Unresponsive
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When an intervention is taken during the primary survey, what must the nurse do aft
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er the intervention?
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ANSWER
Reassess effectiveness and move on to the next component
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What are the components of the secondary survey?
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ANSWER
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What laboratory tests are commonly utilized for trauma patients?
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ANSWER
VBG/ABG Lactic CMP/CBC Type Screen Clotting Factors UA
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What should the nurse reevaluate while the patient is in their care?
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VIPP V- Vital I- Injuries/Interventions P- Primary Survey P- Pain
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What are the differences between ventilation, diffusion, and perfusion?
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ANSWER
Exam Solution
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TNCC 9th Edition Study Questions 2026 A+ GRADE ASS
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QUESTION 1 zm
Term
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and mechanism of injury (MOI)?
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ANSWER
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QUESTION 3 zm
What are common MOIs that result in trauma?
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ANSWER
Blunt and Penetrating
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QUESTION 4 zm
What is the most common mechanism of blunt trauma seen at your facility? Penetrati
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ng trauma?
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ANSWER
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Why is it important to use a systematic approach to the initial assessment of a traum
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To maximize outcomes and reduce the risk of undiscovered injuries.
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QUESTION 6 zm
What is included in the preparation for a trauma patient?
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ANSWER
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Consider safety threats - Decontamination
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What information is obtained during the general impression?
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ANSWER
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QUESTION 8 zm
What does the A-J mnemonic stand for?
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morrhage D** Disability (Neurologic Status E** Exposure (E1) and Environmental Control (E2) F-
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Full Set of Vital Signs (F1) and Family Presence (F2) G-
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Get Adjuncts (G1) and Give Comfort (G2) [L-P] H- History (H1) and Head-to-Toe (H2) I-
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QUESTION 9 zm
Why is alertness included with the airway assessment?
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ANSWER
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Verbal (responds to) - Pain (responds to) - Unresponsive
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When an intervention is taken during the primary survey, what must the nurse do aft
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ANSWER
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What are the components of the secondary survey?
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QUESTION 12 zm
What laboratory tests are commonly utilized for trauma patients?
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ANSWER
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QUESTION 13 zm
What should the nurse reevaluate while the patient is in their care?
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ANSWER
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QUESTION 14 zm
What are the differences between ventilation, diffusion, and perfusion?
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