PHTLS Exam Test Prep | Prehospital Trauma Life Support Practice Test
Bank | Trauma Patient Assessment, Airway, Shock & Hemorrhage
Control | Detailed Questions & Answers for EMT/Paramedic Success
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
Factors Used To Establish The Preference In Treating The Patient Include All Except:
A) Condition Of The Patient
B) Equipment Available
C) Situation That Exists
D) Research Information
ANSWER: D) Research Information
What Are The Five (5) Factors Used To Establish The Preference In Treating The Patient?
ANSWER: 1) Situation That Exists
2) Condition Of The Patient
3) Fund Of Knowledge, Skills, And Experience Of The Prehospital Care Provider
4) Local Protocols
5) Equipment Available
Approximately 20% Of All Child Abuse Is The Result Of Intentional Burning. The Majority Of The
Children Intentionally Burned Are Of What Age?
A) 10 To 12 Years Of Age
, B) 5 To 6 Years Of Age
C) 1 To 2 Years Of Age
D) Less Than 1 Year Of Age
ANSWER: C) 1 To 2 Years Of Age
In Addition To Glucose, What Is Required To Maintain The Metabolic Processes Of Life And
Energy Production?
A) Carbon Monoxide
B) Krebs Cells
C) Lymphocytes
D) Oxygen
ANSWER: D) Oxygen
You Respond To A Patient Who Has Sustained A Stab Wound To The Left Upper Thorax. She Is
Barely Responsive, Pale And Diaphoretic. Which Of The Following Is The Most Appropriate For
Transport?
A) Stair Chair
B) Long Board With Spinal Motion Restriction
C) Scoop Stretcher
D) Short Immobilization Device
ANSWER: C) Scoop Stretcher
Bank | Trauma Patient Assessment, Airway, Shock & Hemorrhage
Control | Detailed Questions & Answers for EMT/Paramedic Success
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
Factors Used To Establish The Preference In Treating The Patient Include All Except:
A) Condition Of The Patient
B) Equipment Available
C) Situation That Exists
D) Research Information
ANSWER: D) Research Information
What Are The Five (5) Factors Used To Establish The Preference In Treating The Patient?
ANSWER: 1) Situation That Exists
2) Condition Of The Patient
3) Fund Of Knowledge, Skills, And Experience Of The Prehospital Care Provider
4) Local Protocols
5) Equipment Available
Approximately 20% Of All Child Abuse Is The Result Of Intentional Burning. The Majority Of The
Children Intentionally Burned Are Of What Age?
A) 10 To 12 Years Of Age
, B) 5 To 6 Years Of Age
C) 1 To 2 Years Of Age
D) Less Than 1 Year Of Age
ANSWER: C) 1 To 2 Years Of Age
In Addition To Glucose, What Is Required To Maintain The Metabolic Processes Of Life And
Energy Production?
A) Carbon Monoxide
B) Krebs Cells
C) Lymphocytes
D) Oxygen
ANSWER: D) Oxygen
You Respond To A Patient Who Has Sustained A Stab Wound To The Left Upper Thorax. She Is
Barely Responsive, Pale And Diaphoretic. Which Of The Following Is The Most Appropriate For
Transport?
A) Stair Chair
B) Long Board With Spinal Motion Restriction
C) Scoop Stretcher
D) Short Immobilization Device
ANSWER: C) Scoop Stretcher
