PHTLS Pre-Test 8th Edition 2022 Questions and Answers (Verified Full & Revised Answers).

PHTLS Pre-Test 8th Edition 2022 Questions and Answers (Verified Full & Revised Answers). 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 - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER ejection from vehicle bilateral femur fractures are most often associated with which type of motorcycle crash? - ANSWER head-on impact what is the preferred fluid for resuscitation of hemorrhagic shock in the prehospital setting? - ANSWER lactated ringers what is the most common cause of upper airway obstruction in the trauma patient? - ANSWER tongue what is the preferred adjunct device for verifying placement of an ET tub in a patient with a perfusing rhythm? - ANSWER end-tidal CO2 monitoring what is the most important reason to maintain an open airway in the trauma patient? - ANSWER prevents hypoxemia and hypercarbia essential airway skills include manual clearing of the airway, manual maneuvers, suctioning and what? - ANSWER oropharyngeal airway.