PHTLS 10th Edition Exam Questions And
Answers
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 - - -
correct 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
,PHTLS 10th Edition Exam Questions And
Answers
C. Exposing the body to allow a thorough evaluation
D. Ensuring adequate breathing - - -
correct 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 - - -
correct answer ✅Question 3: C
The science of medicine provides the principles of medical care.
Simply stated, principles define the duties required of the
, PHTLS 10th Edition Exam Questions And
Answers
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. - - -
correct 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.
Answers
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 - - -
correct 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
,PHTLS 10th Edition Exam Questions And
Answers
C. Exposing the body to allow a thorough evaluation
D. Ensuring adequate breathing - - -
correct 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 - - -
correct answer ✅Question 3: C
The science of medicine provides the principles of medical care.
Simply stated, principles define the duties required of the
, PHTLS 10th Edition Exam Questions And
Answers
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. - - -
correct 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.
