PHTLS - Post Test, 8th Edition Exam Questions and Answers
PHTLS - Post Test, 8th Edition Exam
Questions and Answers
Question 1
Care of the trauma patient in the field is an evolving science and should be evidence-
based. As lifelong learners, we must be prepared to adapt our practices based on
research. This is because research may lead to, what?
Correct Answer
changes in our current practices (p.11)
Question 2
In trauma care, a 'principle' is defined as, what?
Correct Answer
what needs to be done (p.34)
Question 3
In addition to oxygen, what is required to maintain the metabolic processes of life
and energy production?
Correct Answer
glucose
Question 4
You respond for a patient who has sustained a GSW to the right upper thorax. He is
barely responsive, pale, and diaphoretic. What device is most appropriate for
transport?
Correct Answer
scoop stretcher
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, PHTLS - Post Test, 8th Edition Exam Questions and Answers
Question 5
Units responding to a motor vehicle accident on the highway should consider what,
as part of their pre-arrival assessment?
Correct Answer
weather conditions
Question 6
The most appropriate airway maneuver for trauma patients is what technique?
Correct Answer
jaw thrust maneuver
Question 7
Endo-tracheal in-tubation is a technique that requires, what?
Correct Answer
substantial training, to maintain proficiency
Question 8
What indicates that a trauma patient is having trouble breathing?
Correct Answer
the patient's breathing is noticeable
Question 9
A patient presents with, a blunt trauma injury to the chest. On exam, he has absent
breath sounds on one side of his chest and respiratory distress. Which additional sign
would indicate that the patient has a tension pneumo-thorax?
Correct Answer
hemo-dynamic compromise (proper blood flow is being prevented)
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PHTLS - Post Test, 8th Edition Exam
Questions and Answers
Question 1
Care of the trauma patient in the field is an evolving science and should be evidence-
based. As lifelong learners, we must be prepared to adapt our practices based on
research. This is because research may lead to, what?
Correct Answer
changes in our current practices (p.11)
Question 2
In trauma care, a 'principle' is defined as, what?
Correct Answer
what needs to be done (p.34)
Question 3
In addition to oxygen, what is required to maintain the metabolic processes of life
and energy production?
Correct Answer
glucose
Question 4
You respond for a patient who has sustained a GSW to the right upper thorax. He is
barely responsive, pale, and diaphoretic. What device is most appropriate for
transport?
Correct Answer
scoop stretcher
Page 1 of 11
, PHTLS - Post Test, 8th Edition Exam Questions and Answers
Question 5
Units responding to a motor vehicle accident on the highway should consider what,
as part of their pre-arrival assessment?
Correct Answer
weather conditions
Question 6
The most appropriate airway maneuver for trauma patients is what technique?
Correct Answer
jaw thrust maneuver
Question 7
Endo-tracheal in-tubation is a technique that requires, what?
Correct Answer
substantial training, to maintain proficiency
Question 8
What indicates that a trauma patient is having trouble breathing?
Correct Answer
the patient's breathing is noticeable
Question 9
A patient presents with, a blunt trauma injury to the chest. On exam, he has absent
breath sounds on one side of his chest and respiratory distress. Which additional sign
would indicate that the patient has a tension pneumo-thorax?
Correct Answer
hemo-dynamic compromise (proper blood flow is being prevented)
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