Chapter 2, Preparing for Trauma

Question 1

What are the expectations for Level I, Level II, and Level III trauma centers?

Answer 1

Level I: Comprehensive trauma care for all injuries.
Level II: Trauma care for a wide range of injuries.
Level III: Definitive care for mild to moderate injuries.

Question 2

What is the purpose of activating the trauma team?

Answer 2

To provide advanced simultaneous care from relevant specialists to the seriously injured trauma patient.

Question 3

What role does a nurse play during a trauma resuscitation?

Answer 3

Ensures team coordination, effective communication, and delivery of systematic, timely care to the injured patient.

Question 4

What is the trauma nurse’s highest priority?

Answer 4

To ensure that the patient remains the focus of the provision of trauma care.

Question 5

When should trauma team roles be assigned?

Answer 5

Before patient arrival.

Question 6

What are the cornerstones of high-performance teams and high-quality trauma care?

Answer 6

Skilled communication.
Cooperation.
Coordination.

Question 7

What are three critical communications points in trauma care?

Answer 7

Briefs: Short and long term planning at the beginning of a clinical event.
Huddles: Convened prn throughout the resuscitation to monitor or modify the plan.
Debriefs: Feedback session occurring after the resuscitation designed to improve teamwork.

Question 8

What are aspects of good communication during a trauma resuscitation?

Answer 8

Clear, concise, complete, brief, and timely.

Question 9

What communication techniques can enhance a trauma resuscitation?

Answer 9

Knowledge sharing.
Closed-loop communication.
Clear messaging.
Assertive statement.
Mutual respect.