TNCC: Trauma Nursing Process
2023/24 EXAM
What is the first step in the TNP? - ANSWER State the need to activate the trauma team When the instructor asks "Is there any specific equipment that you would prepare?" What is your first response? - ANSWER State the need to prepare the trauma room What are some things that you would need in order to prepare the trauma room.(4) - ANSWER - Fluid warmer
- Pediatric equipment
- Bariatric equipment
- Difficult airway or IV equipment 1 / 3
When the instructor asks "Is there any specific equipment that you would prepare?" What is your second response? - ANSWER States the need to don PPE What do you need to consider when donning PPE? - ANSWER Consider potential need for decontamination or other safety threats to trauma team.When the instructor states "The patient has just arrived." What is your next step?
- ANSWER Assesses for obvious uncontrolled external hemorrhage
What do you do if uncontrolled hemorrhage is noted? - ANSWER Start with "C" of the primary survey. This includes controlling uncontrolled bleeding and assessing circulation. If circulation is compromised, initiate IV fluid and blood replacement as indicated before returning to "A." What is included in the primary survey? - ANSWER ABCDEFG 2 / 3
What does A stand for? - ANSWER Alertness and Airway with Simultaneous Cervical Spinal Stabilization What does B stand for? - ANSWER Breathing and Ventilation What does C stand for? - ANSWER Circulation and Control of Hemorrhage What does D stand for? - ANSWER Disability (Neurologic Status) What does E stand for? - ANSWER Exposure and Environmental Control What does F stand for? - ANSWER Full set of vitals and Family Presence
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