Trauma Nursing Assessment Tools

Course Overview

Course Outline

1. Introduction
2. Trauma
3. Trauma Causes
   1. Client characteristics
   2. Objects involved
   3. Tissue type
4. Trauma Networks
5. Trauma Centers
   1. Level I
   2. Level II
   3. Level III
   4. Level IV
6. Trauma Teams
7. Advanced Trauma Life Support
8. Prehospital
9. Primary Survey
   1. Airway
   2. Breathing
   3. Circulation
   4. Disability
   5. Exposure
10. Case Study
11. Secondary Survey
12. Case Study
13. Trauma Nursing Tools/Attributes
    1. Rapid initial assessments considering mechanisms of injury
    2. Priority determinations based on degrees of urgency and severity
    3. Clinical knowledge of trauma nursing
    4. Skills in trauma nursing
    5. Interprofessional teamwork
    6. Emotional care
14. Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
    1. Specialized Knowledge and Skills
    2. Systematic Approach to Trauma Assessment
    3. Evidence-Based Practice in Trauma Care
    4. Critical Thinking and Decision-Making
    5. Team Collaboration and Communication
    6. Hands-On Skills Practice
    7. Professional Growth and Recognition
15. Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses (ATCN)
    1. Rapid assessment and prioritization
    2. Enhanced clinical decision-making
    3. Improved teamwork and communication
    4. Advanced trauma resuscitation techniques
    5. Early recognition of complications
    6. Psychological preparedness
16. Conclusion

Accreditation Statement

Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

In this course, we will discuss Trauma Nursing Assessment Tools. It will take the average learner 180 minutes to complete and awards 3 contact hours of continuing education.

Course Outcomes

After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:

1. Identify the proper technique of trauma assessment.
2. Identify the mechanisms of injury.
3. Describe the preparation needed for trauma assessment
4. Describe the components of the primary and secondary survey in trauma nursing
5. Identify and address life-threatening conditions (airway, breathing, circulation, disability, exposure)
6. Identify the mechanisms of injury (e.g., blunt trauma, penetrating trauma) and their relevance to assessment
7. Outline the steps in assessing airway patency, effective breathing, appropriate circulation, neurological dysfunction, and other possible wounds.
8. Prioritize interventions based on assessment findings and severity of injury.
9. Review the clinical significance of findings during a trauma assessment.
10. Analyze the effectiveness of trauma assessment tools in improving patient outcomes.
11. Reflect on personal performance in trauma assessments to identify areas for improvement.
12. Describe the interprofessional team strategies for improving care coordination and communication to advance trauma assessment and improve outcomes.

Target Audience

• Registered Nurses (RN)
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
• Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)

Requirement for Completion

1. Enrollment in the course by the learner
2. Read and learn all course materials
3. Complete the course evaluation
4. Attest and testify learning of the course materials

Accreditations + Approvals

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

Nursing CE Central nor any of the authors, planners, content experts, or any contributors have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.