ATLS 10TH EDITION COMPREHENSIVE TEST
BANK COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS PRACTICE SOLUTION VERIFIED
◉ 1. Which of the following requires you to develop a plan of action,
initiate the plan, reassess the plan as care for the patient moves
forward, and adjust the plan as the patient's condition or
circumstances change?
A. Principles of PHTLS
B. The Golden Period
C. The XABCDE assessment
D. Critical thinking process. Answer: Question 1: D
To help achieve the PHTLS goals, you will apply your critical
thinking skills in the field. Critical thinking in medicine is a process in
which the healthcare practitioner assesses the situation, the patient,
and the resources available and uses the information to decide on and
provide the best care for the patient.
◉ 2. When using the XABCDE assessment, which of the following
takes precedence over all other actions?
A. Controlling severe bleeding from a limb or other compressible site
B. Airway stabilization and assessing circulatory status
C. Exposing the body to allow a thorough evaluation
,D. Ensuring adequate breathing. Answer: Question 2: A
The "X" placed before "ABCDE" in the primary survey refers to the
need to address exsanguinating hemorrhage immediately after
establishing scene safety and before addressing airway. Severe
exsanguinating hemorrhage, particularly arterial bleeding, has the
potential to lead to loss of total or near total blood volume in a
relatively short period of time.
◉ 3. Which of the following is the basis on which a patient's chance
of survival is maximized?
A. Preferences
B. Phases
C. Principles
D. Transport. Answer: Question 3: C
The science of medicine provides the principles of medical care.
Simply stated, principles define the duties required of the prehospital
care practitioner in optimizing patient survival and outcome.
◉ 4. Which of the following is a goal of the Golden Period?
A. Provide written documentation from field care to receiving
hospital.
B. Expedite the field care and transport of the patient.
C. Use a team approach for optimal patient care.
, D. Use the XABCDE approach to patient assessment.. Answer:
Question 4: B
One of your most importantresponsibilities as a prehospital
carepractitioner is to spend as little time onthe scene as possible and
expedite yourfield care and transport of the patient.Studies show that
the time from injuryto arrival at the appropriate site fordefinitive care
is critical to survival.
◉ 1. You are called to the scene of a possible mass casualty motor
vehicle collision on the highway. Once you arrive on scene, what is
your first priority?
A. Immediately begin triaging patients.
B. Treat the patient with the most visible blood loss.
C. Determine the need for additional resources.
D. Assess the scene and ensure it is safe.. Answer: Question 1: D
Ensure safety for responders, bystanders, and patient(s). The first
consideration when approaching any scene is the safety of all
emergency responders. When EMS personnel become victims, they
not only can no longer assist others, but also add to the number of
patients.
◉ 2. A trauma patient from the highway incident is holding her right
arm, and you note a significant amount of blood steadily flowing from
a long gash. This is an example of what type of hemorrhage?
A. Capillary bleeding
B. Venous bleeding
BANK COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS PRACTICE SOLUTION VERIFIED
◉ 1. Which of the following requires you to develop a plan of action,
initiate the plan, reassess the plan as care for the patient moves
forward, and adjust the plan as the patient's condition or
circumstances change?
A. Principles of PHTLS
B. The Golden Period
C. The XABCDE assessment
D. Critical thinking process. Answer: Question 1: D
To help achieve the PHTLS goals, you will apply your critical
thinking skills in the field. Critical thinking in medicine is a process in
which the healthcare practitioner assesses the situation, the patient,
and the resources available and uses the information to decide on and
provide the best care for the patient.
◉ 2. When using the XABCDE assessment, which of the following
takes precedence over all other actions?
A. Controlling severe bleeding from a limb or other compressible site
B. Airway stabilization and assessing circulatory status
C. Exposing the body to allow a thorough evaluation
,D. Ensuring adequate breathing. Answer: Question 2: A
The "X" placed before "ABCDE" in the primary survey refers to the
need to address exsanguinating hemorrhage immediately after
establishing scene safety and before addressing airway. Severe
exsanguinating hemorrhage, particularly arterial bleeding, has the
potential to lead to loss of total or near total blood volume in a
relatively short period of time.
◉ 3. Which of the following is the basis on which a patient's chance
of survival is maximized?
A. Preferences
B. Phases
C. Principles
D. Transport. Answer: Question 3: C
The science of medicine provides the principles of medical care.
Simply stated, principles define the duties required of the prehospital
care practitioner in optimizing patient survival and outcome.
◉ 4. Which of the following is a goal of the Golden Period?
A. Provide written documentation from field care to receiving
hospital.
B. Expedite the field care and transport of the patient.
C. Use a team approach for optimal patient care.
, D. Use the XABCDE approach to patient assessment.. Answer:
Question 4: B
One of your most importantresponsibilities as a prehospital
carepractitioner is to spend as little time onthe scene as possible and
expedite yourfield care and transport of the patient.Studies show that
the time from injuryto arrival at the appropriate site fordefinitive care
is critical to survival.
◉ 1. You are called to the scene of a possible mass casualty motor
vehicle collision on the highway. Once you arrive on scene, what is
your first priority?
A. Immediately begin triaging patients.
B. Treat the patient with the most visible blood loss.
C. Determine the need for additional resources.
D. Assess the scene and ensure it is safe.. Answer: Question 1: D
Ensure safety for responders, bystanders, and patient(s). The first
consideration when approaching any scene is the safety of all
emergency responders. When EMS personnel become victims, they
not only can no longer assist others, but also add to the number of
patients.
◉ 2. A trauma patient from the highway incident is holding her right
arm, and you note a significant amount of blood steadily flowing from
a long gash. This is an example of what type of hemorrhage?
A. Capillary bleeding
B. Venous bleeding
