TNCC COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE
2026 EMERGENCY TRAUMA CONCEPTS
QUESTIONS SOLUTIONS VERIFIED A+
◉ Is your facility involved in injury prevention programs?
Answer: no
◉ what are the most common causes of injury related to death in
your country? Your Community?
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?
Answer: -IV supplies
-fluids
-intubation box
,◉ Who responds to the arrival of trauma patient at your facility?
What are their roles?
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?
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?
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?
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
,◉ What are common mechanisms of injury That result in trauma?
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?
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?
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?
, Answer: Primary: blast lung, tympanic membrane rupture,
abdominal hemorrhage, TBI
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?
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?
Answer: Don PPE
activate trauma team
prep the trauma room
◉ What information is obtained during the general impression?
Answer: - physiological status
identify any uncontrolled bleeding
2026 EMERGENCY TRAUMA CONCEPTS
QUESTIONS SOLUTIONS VERIFIED A+
◉ Is your facility involved in injury prevention programs?
Answer: no
◉ what are the most common causes of injury related to death in
your country? Your Community?
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?
Answer: -IV supplies
-fluids
-intubation box
,◉ Who responds to the arrival of trauma patient at your facility?
What are their roles?
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?
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?
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?
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
,◉ What are common mechanisms of injury That result in trauma?
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?
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?
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?
, Answer: Primary: blast lung, tympanic membrane rupture,
abdominal hemorrhage, TBI
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?
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?
Answer: Don PPE
activate trauma team
prep the trauma room
◉ What information is obtained during the general impression?
Answer: - physiological status
identify any uncontrolled bleeding
