PRE-HOSPITAL TRAUMA LIFE SUPPORT
(PHTLS) 10TH EDITION EXAM NEWEST
ACTUAL EXAM WITH QUESTIONS AND
DETAILED ANSWERS RATED A+|100%
VERIFIED |2024 UPDATE |LATEST
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When you examine the patient's pupils, you notice the right
one is dilated significantly and her motor response on the left is
delayed. What does this suggest?
Uncal herniation
Which of the following signs would be most concerning at this
point?
A drop in systolic blood pressure to 88 mmHg
, According to the Monro-Kellie doctrine, what happens to the
brain when it is still in a compensated state after a TBI?
CSF and blood volume decrease, while heart rate and blood
pressure are still within normal range
You are responding to a call for a 25 y/o, fit and healthy female
who fell off a mountain bike. Upon arrival, you find the patient
walking around. She is alert but complaining of pain in her
clavicle and on her right side when she inhales. You notice that
her helmet is split in two. What is the first thing you need to
do?
Perform manual in line stabilization
During your primary survey you find the following: LOC, alert
and oriented, speaking full sentences. GCS, 15. Airway, good air
entry to bases. Circulation, skin warm, flushed and dry. Pulse
rate, 112 BPM, strong and regular. BP, 90/42 mm Hg. Pain,
severe pain at the clavicle site and pain on inspiration at sight
of possible fractured ribs. No other injuries detected.
What is your next step?
Apply a cervical collar and in-line immobilization device
(PHTLS) 10TH EDITION EXAM NEWEST
ACTUAL EXAM WITH QUESTIONS AND
DETAILED ANSWERS RATED A+|100%
VERIFIED |2024 UPDATE |LATEST
UPDATE!!!
When you examine the patient's pupils, you notice the right
one is dilated significantly and her motor response on the left is
delayed. What does this suggest?
Uncal herniation
Which of the following signs would be most concerning at this
point?
A drop in systolic blood pressure to 88 mmHg
, According to the Monro-Kellie doctrine, what happens to the
brain when it is still in a compensated state after a TBI?
CSF and blood volume decrease, while heart rate and blood
pressure are still within normal range
You are responding to a call for a 25 y/o, fit and healthy female
who fell off a mountain bike. Upon arrival, you find the patient
walking around. She is alert but complaining of pain in her
clavicle and on her right side when she inhales. You notice that
her helmet is split in two. What is the first thing you need to
do?
Perform manual in line stabilization
During your primary survey you find the following: LOC, alert
and oriented, speaking full sentences. GCS, 15. Airway, good air
entry to bases. Circulation, skin warm, flushed and dry. Pulse
rate, 112 BPM, strong and regular. BP, 90/42 mm Hg. Pain,
severe pain at the clavicle site and pain on inspiration at sight
of possible fractured ribs. No other injuries detected.
What is your next step?
Apply a cervical collar and in-line immobilization device
