PHTLS pre test 8th edition questions
and answers4
You arrive at the scene of a motor vehicle collision in which a vehicle struck a tree. Which is the
best indicator of potential injury?
-circumference of vehicle
-diameter of the tree
-mass of the vehicle
-speed of the vehicle - ANSWERS-speed of the vehicle
the potential for death or serious injury is greatest in which of the following motor vehicle
collisions?
-down and under
-ejection from vehicle
-lateral compression
-up and over - ANSWERS-ejection from vehicle
bilateral femur fractures are most often associated with which type of motorcycle crash? -
ANSWERS-head-on impact
what is the preferred fluid for resuscitation of hemorrhagic shock in the prehospital setting? -
ANSWERS-lactated ringers
what is the most common cause of upper airway obstruction in the trauma patient? -
ANSWERS-tongue
and answers4
You arrive at the scene of a motor vehicle collision in which a vehicle struck a tree. Which is the
best indicator of potential injury?
-circumference of vehicle
-diameter of the tree
-mass of the vehicle
-speed of the vehicle - ANSWERS-speed of the vehicle
the potential for death or serious injury is greatest in which of the following motor vehicle
collisions?
-down and under
-ejection from vehicle
-lateral compression
-up and over - ANSWERS-ejection from vehicle
bilateral femur fractures are most often associated with which type of motorcycle crash? -
ANSWERS-head-on impact
what is the preferred fluid for resuscitation of hemorrhagic shock in the prehospital setting? -
ANSWERS-lactated ringers
what is the most common cause of upper airway obstruction in the trauma patient? -
ANSWERS-tongue
