PHTLS TEST (84 QUESTIONS) WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
the energy an object has due to its motion Correct Answer: kinetic energy
a fundamental scientific or evidence based tent for pt improvement or survival Correct Answer:
principle
how the specific prehospital care provider achieves the principle Correct Answer: preference
situation that exists
condition of the pt
fund of knowledge, skills, and experience of the prehospital care provider
local protocols
equipment available Correct Answer: preference used to accomplish depends on several factors
hazards on scene
number of pt involved
location of the pt
postion og the vechile
contamination or hazardous materials concerns
potential for fire
weather
scene control and security by law enforcement
time and distance to hospital
number of providers
bystanders
transportation on scene
May change overtime on scene Correct Answer: situation involves all of the factors
major question that will affect decision making is "how sick the pt is?" Correct Answer:
condition of the pt
age of the pt, physiologic factors that affect end organ perfusion (blood pressure, PULSE,
VENTILATORY RATE, SKIN, TEMP), causes of trauma, the pt medical condition prior to the
event, medication, alcohol and drug use Correct Answer: factors that will facilitate this
comes from several sources including initial training, cme course, local protocols, overall
experience, and skill
comfort level of performing a skill depends on the frequency which it has been performed
Correct Answer: fund of the knowledge of the prehospital care provider
define what a phtls provider is credentialed to do in the field, they are intended to guide the
approach to pt in a way that is systematic and consistent with the best practice levels Correct
Answer: local protocols
, experience of prehospital care provider does not matter if he or she dose not have the right
equipment q Correct Answer: equipment available
1.asses the situation
2.asses the pt
3.asses the available resources
4.analyze the possible solutions
5. select the best answer to manage the situation and pt
6.develop the plan of action
7. initiate the plan action
8.ressess the response of the pt to the plan of action
9. make any needed adjustments or changes to plan of action
10. continue with steps 8 and 9 until this phase of care is completed Correct Answer:
components critical thinking in emergency medical care
analysis
construction of a plan
action
reassessment
changes along the way Correct Answer: steps in critical thinking assessment
1) Assume the worst case scenario until proven other wise
2)uphold the Hippocratic oath "primum non nocere" or first do no harm Correct Answer: using
critical thinking to control biases
Correct Answer: Ethics principles
is using a set of moral principles to assist in determining what the right thing to do Correct
Answer: ethics
autonomy nonmaleficence, beneficence, and justice Correct Answer: ethical decision making
includes
"self rule", In medicine it refer to the pt right to direct his or or her own health care free from
interference or under influence Correct Answer: autonomy is greek word for
1. gain access to the pt
2.identify and treat life threating inquires
3.package and transport the pt to the closest appropriate facility in the least amount of time
Correct Answer: The management of posthospital trauma must reflect
agitation, anxiety, restlessness, weak rapid thready pulse, clammy cool skin, pallor, shallow
breathing, thirst Correct Answer: compensated shock
A stage of shock that occurs when the body is no longer able to maintain systemic blood pressure
Correct Answer: uncompensated shock
the energy an object has due to its motion Correct Answer: kinetic energy
a fundamental scientific or evidence based tent for pt improvement or survival Correct Answer:
principle
how the specific prehospital care provider achieves the principle Correct Answer: preference
situation that exists
condition of the pt
fund of knowledge, skills, and experience of the prehospital care provider
local protocols
equipment available Correct Answer: preference used to accomplish depends on several factors
hazards on scene
number of pt involved
location of the pt
postion og the vechile
contamination or hazardous materials concerns
potential for fire
weather
scene control and security by law enforcement
time and distance to hospital
number of providers
bystanders
transportation on scene
May change overtime on scene Correct Answer: situation involves all of the factors
major question that will affect decision making is "how sick the pt is?" Correct Answer:
condition of the pt
age of the pt, physiologic factors that affect end organ perfusion (blood pressure, PULSE,
VENTILATORY RATE, SKIN, TEMP), causes of trauma, the pt medical condition prior to the
event, medication, alcohol and drug use Correct Answer: factors that will facilitate this
comes from several sources including initial training, cme course, local protocols, overall
experience, and skill
comfort level of performing a skill depends on the frequency which it has been performed
Correct Answer: fund of the knowledge of the prehospital care provider
define what a phtls provider is credentialed to do in the field, they are intended to guide the
approach to pt in a way that is systematic and consistent with the best practice levels Correct
Answer: local protocols
, experience of prehospital care provider does not matter if he or she dose not have the right
equipment q Correct Answer: equipment available
1.asses the situation
2.asses the pt
3.asses the available resources
4.analyze the possible solutions
5. select the best answer to manage the situation and pt
6.develop the plan of action
7. initiate the plan action
8.ressess the response of the pt to the plan of action
9. make any needed adjustments or changes to plan of action
10. continue with steps 8 and 9 until this phase of care is completed Correct Answer:
components critical thinking in emergency medical care
analysis
construction of a plan
action
reassessment
changes along the way Correct Answer: steps in critical thinking assessment
1) Assume the worst case scenario until proven other wise
2)uphold the Hippocratic oath "primum non nocere" or first do no harm Correct Answer: using
critical thinking to control biases
Correct Answer: Ethics principles
is using a set of moral principles to assist in determining what the right thing to do Correct
Answer: ethics
autonomy nonmaleficence, beneficence, and justice Correct Answer: ethical decision making
includes
"self rule", In medicine it refer to the pt right to direct his or or her own health care free from
interference or under influence Correct Answer: autonomy is greek word for
1. gain access to the pt
2.identify and treat life threating inquires
3.package and transport the pt to the closest appropriate facility in the least amount of time
Correct Answer: The management of posthospital trauma must reflect
agitation, anxiety, restlessness, weak rapid thready pulse, clammy cool skin, pallor, shallow
breathing, thirst Correct Answer: compensated shock
A stage of shock that occurs when the body is no longer able to maintain systemic blood pressure
Correct Answer: uncompensated shock
