TNCC 9TH EDITION TRAUMA NURSING PROCESS -
TNP -QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST VERSION
2024 VERIFIED RATIONALE GRADED A+
**A stands for ___ and ___. - ansalertness, airway
**B stands for ___ and ___. - ansbreathing, ven�la�on
**C stands for ___. - anscircula�on
**D stands for ___. - ansdisability
**E stands for ___. - ansexposure
A�er all of the assessments, interven�ons, reassessments, etc. are done, what is the last thing to ask? -
ans"Is there anything you would like to add at this �me?"
A�er how many breaths do you assess for the evidence of exhaled CO2? - ansA�er 5 to 6 breaths.
A�er iden�fying poten�al interven�ons/diagnos�cs and comple�ng your assessments and interven�ons,
you should ask yourself what? - ans"What findings will you con�nue to reevaluate while the pa�ent is in
your care?"
"Just keep re-evalua�ng"
A�er the head-to-toe, the learner should summarize injuries iden�fied throughout the scenario and ask
themselves: - ans"What interven�ons or diagnos�cs can you an�cipate for this pa�ent?"
Con�nue the TNP assuming the pa�ent was intubated. 9-11 - ans9**. If intubated, assess endotracheal
tube placement
10. If intubated, assess ETT posi�on and securement
11. If intubated, state the need to begin mechanical ven�la�on or con�nue assisted ven�la�on
, TNCC 9TH EDITION TRAUMA NURSING PROCESS -
TNP -QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS LATEST VERSION
2024 VERIFIED RATIONALE GRADED A+
Con�nue the TNP following assessments of circula�on, neuro status, and removal of clothing to inspect
for injury. 16-18 - ans16. Provide warmth
17. Obtain a full set of vital signs and weight in kilograms (if not determined earlier)
18. Facilitate family presence
Con�nue the TNP following assessments of ETT. 12-15
**12, 13, and 15 are double-starred - ans12**. Assess circula�on
13**. Assess neurologic status using GCS
14. Assess pupils
15**. Remove all clothing AND inspect for obvious abnormali�es or injuries
Con�nue the TNP using the LMNOP mnemonic. 19-23 - ans19. L - trauma panel labs
20. M - monitor (Cardiac, consider EKG)
21. N - consider need for NG/OG
22. O - assess O2 and end-�dal capnography
23**. P - assess pain using appropriate pain scale
Con�nue TNP a�er LMNOP (so a�er pain has been assessed). 24-26 - ans24. Non-pharmacological
comfort measures
25. Consider analgesic med order
26. Obtain per�nent history
Double-starred criteria include leters ___-___. - ansA-E
During the general impression in TNP, when altera�ons are iden�fied, you must do what? Then what? -
ansIntervene as appropriate and con�nuously reassess for efficacy
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