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Graded A+
The displacement of tissue away from the path of a projectile, both
temporarily and permanently, is known as:
A. Conization
B. Cavitation
C. Crepitation
D. Contusion - ANSWERS--B. Cavitation
The single most important factor in determining the potential for
injury due to energy exchange is:
A. Mass of the bodies involved
B. Velocity of the bodies involved
C. Density of the tissues involved
D. Surface area of the impact involved - ANSWERS--B. Velocity of the
bodies involved
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In the management of shock, isotonic crystalloid solutions, such as
Ringer's, are preferred because:
A. The protein molecules in crystalloid solutions act as volume
expanders
B. These fluids draw interstitial fluid into the vascular space to
enhance volume
C. These solutions will stay in the vascular space longer than water
solutions, such as D5W
D. Their pH enhance oxygen delivery to the tissues - ANSWERS--C.
These solutions will stay in the vascular space longer than water
solutions, such as D5W
With respect to the distance of a fall, which of the following is a
guideline for determining a critical fall?
A. 3 times the height of the patient
B. 2 times the height of the patient
C. 5 times the height of the patient
D. 1 ½ times the height of the patient - ANSWERS--A. 3 times the
height of the patient
The phase of an explosion, or blast, in which hollow organs are
squeezed and may rupture is called the __________ phase.
A. Tertiary phase
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B. Quaternary phase
C. Secondary phase
D. Primary phase - ANSWERS--D. Primary phase
During the primary survey and management of a trauma patient, the
E in ABCDE stands for _________?
A. Edema
B. Eyes & ears
C. Expose/Environment
D. Electrical therapy - ANSWERS--C. Expose/Environment
The time in which surgical intervention can make a difference in
patient outcome is the __________?
A. Golden period
B. Golden time
C. Golden era
D. Golden minutes - ANSWERS--A. Golden period (hour)
In the absence of extenuating circumstances, the maximum amount
of time it should take to identify and manage immediate threats to
life, prepare the patient for transport and begin transport is
_________?
2025 PHTLS Pre & Post Test, ATLS exam|2025 Update Actual
exam|Complete Frequently Tested Questions And Verified
Answers With Rationales|100% Accurate Answers | Already
Graded A+
The displacement of tissue away from the path of a projectile, both
temporarily and permanently, is known as:
A. Conization
B. Cavitation
C. Crepitation
D. Contusion - ANSWERS--B. Cavitation
The single most important factor in determining the potential for
injury due to energy exchange is:
A. Mass of the bodies involved
B. Velocity of the bodies involved
C. Density of the tissues involved
D. Surface area of the impact involved - ANSWERS--B. Velocity of the
bodies involved
,2|Page
In the management of shock, isotonic crystalloid solutions, such as
Ringer's, are preferred because:
A. The protein molecules in crystalloid solutions act as volume
expanders
B. These fluids draw interstitial fluid into the vascular space to
enhance volume
C. These solutions will stay in the vascular space longer than water
solutions, such as D5W
D. Their pH enhance oxygen delivery to the tissues - ANSWERS--C.
These solutions will stay in the vascular space longer than water
solutions, such as D5W
With respect to the distance of a fall, which of the following is a
guideline for determining a critical fall?
A. 3 times the height of the patient
B. 2 times the height of the patient
C. 5 times the height of the patient
D. 1 ½ times the height of the patient - ANSWERS--A. 3 times the
height of the patient
The phase of an explosion, or blast, in which hollow organs are
squeezed and may rupture is called the __________ phase.
A. Tertiary phase
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B. Quaternary phase
C. Secondary phase
D. Primary phase - ANSWERS--D. Primary phase
During the primary survey and management of a trauma patient, the
E in ABCDE stands for _________?
A. Edema
B. Eyes & ears
C. Expose/Environment
D. Electrical therapy - ANSWERS--C. Expose/Environment
The time in which surgical intervention can make a difference in
patient outcome is the __________?
A. Golden period
B. Golden time
C. Golden era
D. Golden minutes - ANSWERS--A. Golden period (hour)
In the absence of extenuating circumstances, the maximum amount
of time it should take to identify and manage immediate threats to
life, prepare the patient for transport and begin transport is
_________?
