Trauma Nursing Process - Tnp - Tncc 9th Ed Study Guide Graded A+

How do you first assess for pelvic instability? Then what do you do? {Ans: Apply gentle pressure over iliac crests downward and medially. If iliac crests are stable, then apply gentle pressure on the symphysis pubis.}T/F: Even if the patient is alert and can cooperate, you must demonstrate manual opening of the airway using the jaw-thrust maneuver. {Ans: False. When the patient is alert and can cooperate, it is acceptable to ask the patient to open their mouth to assess the airway.}After identifying potential interventions/diagnostics and completing your assessments and interventions, you should ask yourself what? {Ans: "What findings will you continue to reevaluate while the patient is in your care?" "Just keep re-evaluating"}You must assess pain using an ___________. {Ans: appropriate pain scale}Continue the TNP following assessments of ETT. 12-15 **12, 13, and 15 are double-starred {Ans: 12**. Assess circulation 13**. Assess neurologic status using GCS 14. Assess pupils 15**. Remove all clothing AND inspect for obvious abnormalities or injuries}While donning PPE, you should consider 2 things: {Ans: 1. potential safety threats to the team 2. need for decontamination}