EMT PHTLS PRE TEST QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2024/25
You arrive at the scene of a motor vehicle collision in which a vehicle struck a tree. What is the best
indicator of potential injury? - ANSWER Speed of the vehicle
The potential for death or serious injury is greatest in which of the following motor vehicle collisions? -
ANSWER Ejection from vehicle
Bilateral femur fractures are most associated with which type motorcycle crash? - ANSWER Head on
impact
Which of the preferred fluid for resuscitation of hemorrhagic shock in the prehospital setting? - ANSWER
Lactated Ringer's
Which is the most common cause of the upper airway obstruction? - ANSWER The tongue
Which is the preferred adjunct device for verifying placement of the endotracheal tube in a patient with
a perfusing rhythm? - ANSWER End tidal CO2 monitoring (Capnography)
Which 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 which
of the following - ANSWER Oropharyngeal airway
Your patient is a middle aged male who crashed his motorcycle. He is unresponsive. After opening the
airway using a modified jaw thrust you note the patient has respirations at a rate of 6. Auscultation
reveals breath sounds are absent on the left side. Which of the following is the most appropriate next
interventions? - ANSWER Begin ventilation with a BVM
Which best describes shock? - ANSWER Generalized inadequate tissue perfusion
ANSWERS 2024/25
You arrive at the scene of a motor vehicle collision in which a vehicle struck a tree. What is the best
indicator of potential injury? - ANSWER Speed of the vehicle
The potential for death or serious injury is greatest in which of the following motor vehicle collisions? -
ANSWER Ejection from vehicle
Bilateral femur fractures are most associated with which type motorcycle crash? - ANSWER Head on
impact
Which of the preferred fluid for resuscitation of hemorrhagic shock in the prehospital setting? - ANSWER
Lactated Ringer's
Which is the most common cause of the upper airway obstruction? - ANSWER The tongue
Which is the preferred adjunct device for verifying placement of the endotracheal tube in a patient with
a perfusing rhythm? - ANSWER End tidal CO2 monitoring (Capnography)
Which 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 which
of the following - ANSWER Oropharyngeal airway
Your patient is a middle aged male who crashed his motorcycle. He is unresponsive. After opening the
airway using a modified jaw thrust you note the patient has respirations at a rate of 6. Auscultation
reveals breath sounds are absent on the left side. Which of the following is the most appropriate next
interventions? - ANSWER Begin ventilation with a BVM
Which best describes shock? - ANSWER Generalized inadequate tissue perfusion
