PREHOSPITAL TRAUMA LIFE SUPPORT (PHTLS)
FINAL PAPER 2026 COMPLETE STUDY BUNDLE
WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS
◉ Why are case studies important in the Hospital? Answer: It gives
us evidence based practice.
◉ What is the definition of anaerobic metabolism? Answer: Without
Oxygen
◉ When does hemorrhage control start in the trauma assessment?
Answer: Right away, first thing to be done.
◉ Why do we needle decompress somebody? Answer: If there is an
increase work of breathing / Absent lung sounds / Inadequate
perfusion
◉ What is the easiest way to open the airway of a trauma patient?
Answer: Jaw Thrust
◉ What is a problem with intubation? Answer: It requires a lot of
practice.
, ◉ When you arrive on scene and find your patient with their airway
full of blood, how long should you suction for? Answer: Until the
airway is complete clear from blood.
◉ What is the best way to confirm you have good a good ET Tube in
place? Answer: End Tidal
◉ When should you start the secondary assessment on a trauma
patient? Answer: When time and situation allows.
◉ What are some pre-arrival factors you should be considering upon
arrival to your designated call? Answer: Time of day / Weather /
Location / Hazards Involved / Possible additional needs
◉ What is the main reason for a primary assessment on a trauma
patient? Answer: To identify and treat immediate life threats.
◉ What is the most common type of shock and what is the main
cause of shock? Answer: Hemorrhagic Shock due to either
uncontrolled internal / external hemorrhage
◉ When wanting to get a patient off scene quickly what is a piece of
equipment that is best suited for this situation? Answer: Scoop
Stretcher
FINAL PAPER 2026 COMPLETE STUDY BUNDLE
WITH CORRECT SOLUTIONS
◉ Why are case studies important in the Hospital? Answer: It gives
us evidence based practice.
◉ What is the definition of anaerobic metabolism? Answer: Without
Oxygen
◉ When does hemorrhage control start in the trauma assessment?
Answer: Right away, first thing to be done.
◉ Why do we needle decompress somebody? Answer: If there is an
increase work of breathing / Absent lung sounds / Inadequate
perfusion
◉ What is the easiest way to open the airway of a trauma patient?
Answer: Jaw Thrust
◉ What is a problem with intubation? Answer: It requires a lot of
practice.
, ◉ When you arrive on scene and find your patient with their airway
full of blood, how long should you suction for? Answer: Until the
airway is complete clear from blood.
◉ What is the best way to confirm you have good a good ET Tube in
place? Answer: End Tidal
◉ When should you start the secondary assessment on a trauma
patient? Answer: When time and situation allows.
◉ What are some pre-arrival factors you should be considering upon
arrival to your designated call? Answer: Time of day / Weather /
Location / Hazards Involved / Possible additional needs
◉ What is the main reason for a primary assessment on a trauma
patient? Answer: To identify and treat immediate life threats.
◉ What is the most common type of shock and what is the main
cause of shock? Answer: Hemorrhagic Shock due to either
uncontrolled internal / external hemorrhage
◉ When wanting to get a patient off scene quickly what is a piece of
equipment that is best suited for this situation? Answer: Scoop
Stretcher
