Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)
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Inadequate Perfusion / Energy production at the cellular level. -CORRECTANSWER
Shock
Why are case studies important in the Hospital? -CORRECTANSWER It gives us
evidence based practice.
What is the definition of anaerobic metabolism? -CORRECTANSWER Without Oxygen
When does hemorrhage control start in the trauma assessment? -CORRECTANSWER
Right away, first thing to be done.
Why do we needle decompress somebody? -CORRECTANSWER 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? -CORRECTANSWER
Jaw Thrust
What is a problem with intubation? -CORRECTANSWER 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? -CORRECTANSWER Until the airway is complete clear from
blood.
What is the best way to confirm you have good a good ET Tube in place? -
CORRECTANSWER End Tidal
When should you start the secondary assessment on a trauma patient? -
CORRECTANSWER When time and situation allows.
What are some pre-arrival factors you should be considering upon arrival to your
designated call? -CORRECTANSWER Time of day / Weather / Location / Hazards
Involved / Possible additional needs
What is the main reason for a primary assessment on a trauma patient? -
CORRECTANSWER To identify and treat immediate life threats.
What is the most common type of shock and what is the main cause of shock? -
CORRECTANSWER Hemorrhagic Shock due to either uncontrolled internal / external
hemorrhage
Exam Questions and Answers 100%
PASS|| GRADED A+|| LATEST UPDATE
2026
Inadequate Perfusion / Energy production at the cellular level. -CORRECTANSWER
Shock
Why are case studies important in the Hospital? -CORRECTANSWER It gives us
evidence based practice.
What is the definition of anaerobic metabolism? -CORRECTANSWER Without Oxygen
When does hemorrhage control start in the trauma assessment? -CORRECTANSWER
Right away, first thing to be done.
Why do we needle decompress somebody? -CORRECTANSWER 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? -CORRECTANSWER
Jaw Thrust
What is a problem with intubation? -CORRECTANSWER 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? -CORRECTANSWER Until the airway is complete clear from
blood.
What is the best way to confirm you have good a good ET Tube in place? -
CORRECTANSWER End Tidal
When should you start the secondary assessment on a trauma patient? -
CORRECTANSWER When time and situation allows.
What are some pre-arrival factors you should be considering upon arrival to your
designated call? -CORRECTANSWER Time of day / Weather / Location / Hazards
Involved / Possible additional needs
What is the main reason for a primary assessment on a trauma patient? -
CORRECTANSWER To identify and treat immediate life threats.
What is the most common type of shock and what is the main cause of shock? -
CORRECTANSWER Hemorrhagic Shock due to either uncontrolled internal / external
hemorrhage
