ATCN Exam 2024

ATCN Exam 2024 The approach to trauma care typically begins with what? - answer-notification that a trauma patient is arriving When preparing to receive a trauma patient, what should you keep in mind? - answer-safe practice, safe care What does "Safe practice" mean when receiving trauma patients? - answer-take into consideration the protection of the team (universal precautions/PPE/preparing equipment prior to patient arrival) What does "Safe care" mean when receiving trauma patients? - answer-that the patient is going to the right hospital, in the right time, for the right care Trauma primary survey for "A"? - answer-airway and alertness with simultaneous cervical spinal stabilization Trauma primary survey for "B"? - answer-breathing and ventilation Trauma primary survey for "C"? - answer-circulation and hemorrhage control Trauma primary survey for "D"? - answer-disability (neurological status: AVPU/GCS) Trauma primary survey for "E"? - answer-exposure and environmental control Trauma primary survey for "F"? - answer-full set of vital signs and family presence