TNCC Skill Stations 2022/2023 with 100% correct answer

Factors that affect response to trauma nature of the event personal characteristics reaction/response Aspects of the nature of a traumatic event intensity inescapability uncontrollability unexpectedness 00:03 01:15 Personal characteristics that affect response to trauma prior trauma support systems cultural norms Aspects of reaction/response to trauma coping mechanisms defense mechanisms Interventions to facilitate coping with trauma (RESPOND) Reassure Establish rapport Support Plan care; manage Pain Offer hope Never deliver news of death/disability alone Determine patient's needs stress reaction usually a short term response caused by an experience that elicits dread, fear, helplessness or threat to life or safety crisis following a traumatic event in which coping mechanisms no longer work and patient is unable to function normally; may lead to panic, escape behaviors, violence, substance abuse, depression fear and anxiety uneasiness, distress, and worry after a traumatic event grief personal response to loss bereavement the period of grief and mourning mourning the individual expression of grief and loss interventions for patients with communication and language needs determine patient's preferred language identify family and friends who can receive information for the patient speak slowly and clearly use a professional interpreter 00:02 01:15 preventing escalation minimize chaos promote clear communication with support provide comfort measures observe verbal and nonverbal cues compassion fatigue a combination of secondary traumatic stress and burnout; avoidance,reduced empathy, physical complaints, emotional instability, substance abuse secondary traumatic stress symptoms intrusive thoughts and dreams about the stress avoidance behaviors arousal symptoms (sleep disturbance, irritability, nervousness, agitation) burnout occurs over time gradually building: emotional exhaustion depersonalization (distancing from work and others) decreased sense of accomplishment methods to build resilience make connections avoid seeing crises as insurmountable problems accept that change is a part of living move toward your goals take decisive actions look for opportunities for self discovery nurture a positive view of yourself keep things in perspective maintain a hopeful outlook take care of yourself debriefing structured response to Critical Incidents from 24 - 72 hours afterwards to share individual responses defusing spontaneous, informal review of a traumatic event an ethical consideration individuals are invited, not forced, to participate in defusing or debriefing