PHTLS Exam Questions with
Complete Solutions7
when caring for a trauma patient, a principle is what is necessary for patient improvement or
survival. A preference is how the principle is achieved and depends upon four factors. The factor
used to establish the preference in treating the patient include all except: - ANSWERS-research
information
Approximately 20% of all child abuse is the result of intentional burning. The majority of the
children intentionally burned are of what age? - ANSWERS-1 to 2 years of age
In addition to glucose, what is required to maintain the metabolic processes of life and energy
production? - ANSWERS-oxygen
you response to a patient who has sustained a stab wound to the left upper thorax. she is barley
responsive, pale and diaphoretic. Which of the following is the most appropriate for transport? -
ANSWERS-scoop stretcher
Units responding to a motor vehicle accident on the highway should consider which of the
following as part of their pre-arrival assessment? - ANSWERS-weather conditions
The most appropriate airway maneuver in the initial management of a trauma patient is which
of the following? - ANSWERS-trauma jaw thrust
When verifying ET Tube placement on a perfusing patient, the "Gold standard" of monitoring is
considered to be? - ANSWERS-waveform capnography
, A patent presents with a blunt trauma injury to the chest. On exam, he has absent sounds on
one side of his chest and respiratory distress. Which additional sign would indicate that the
patient has a tension pneumothorax? - ANSWERS-distended neck veins
Hemostatic agents should be used for excessive bleeding when direct pressure alone does not
work. The proper way to use the most hemostatic agents is which of the following? - ANSWERS-
placing the agent property into the wound and holding direct pressure
of the following, which is preventable cause of secondary brain injury addressable during the
transport phase? - ANSWERS-systemic hypoxia
you are called to treat a patient who was knocked unconscious when he slipped and fell on a
wet floor, striking his head. It is now several hours later. He is awake but confused, does not
recalled the incident, and is vomiting which a headache. Which of the following inures is most
likely? - ANSWERS-concussion
when using a selective spinal immobilization protocol, which of the following findings indicate
the need for imbolization? - ANSWERS-an associated femoral shaft fracture with severe pain
In a blast-related multiple patient situation, which of the following patients should be treated
first? - ANSWERS-a 33 year old female with altered level of consciousness and decreased
capillary refill
Excessive fluid resuscitation of the trauma patient can result in which of the following? -
ANSWERS-worsening coagulopathy
the secondary survey should be accomplished: - ANSWERS-when time and situation allow
when approaching a trauma patient, what is the first assessment that must be made? -
ANSWERS-scene safety
Complete Solutions7
when caring for a trauma patient, a principle is what is necessary for patient improvement or
survival. A preference is how the principle is achieved and depends upon four factors. The factor
used to establish the preference in treating the patient include all except: - ANSWERS-research
information
Approximately 20% of all child abuse is the result of intentional burning. The majority of the
children intentionally burned are of what age? - ANSWERS-1 to 2 years of age
In addition to glucose, what is required to maintain the metabolic processes of life and energy
production? - ANSWERS-oxygen
you response to a patient who has sustained a stab wound to the left upper thorax. she is barley
responsive, pale and diaphoretic. Which of the following is the most appropriate for transport? -
ANSWERS-scoop stretcher
Units responding to a motor vehicle accident on the highway should consider which of the
following as part of their pre-arrival assessment? - ANSWERS-weather conditions
The most appropriate airway maneuver in the initial management of a trauma patient is which
of the following? - ANSWERS-trauma jaw thrust
When verifying ET Tube placement on a perfusing patient, the "Gold standard" of monitoring is
considered to be? - ANSWERS-waveform capnography
, A patent presents with a blunt trauma injury to the chest. On exam, he has absent sounds on
one side of his chest and respiratory distress. Which additional sign would indicate that the
patient has a tension pneumothorax? - ANSWERS-distended neck veins
Hemostatic agents should be used for excessive bleeding when direct pressure alone does not
work. The proper way to use the most hemostatic agents is which of the following? - ANSWERS-
placing the agent property into the wound and holding direct pressure
of the following, which is preventable cause of secondary brain injury addressable during the
transport phase? - ANSWERS-systemic hypoxia
you are called to treat a patient who was knocked unconscious when he slipped and fell on a
wet floor, striking his head. It is now several hours later. He is awake but confused, does not
recalled the incident, and is vomiting which a headache. Which of the following inures is most
likely? - ANSWERS-concussion
when using a selective spinal immobilization protocol, which of the following findings indicate
the need for imbolization? - ANSWERS-an associated femoral shaft fracture with severe pain
In a blast-related multiple patient situation, which of the following patients should be treated
first? - ANSWERS-a 33 year old female with altered level of consciousness and decreased
capillary refill
Excessive fluid resuscitation of the trauma patient can result in which of the following? -
ANSWERS-worsening coagulopathy
the secondary survey should be accomplished: - ANSWERS-when time and situation allow
when approaching a trauma patient, what is the first assessment that must be made? -
ANSWERS-scene safety
