PREHOSPITAL TRAUMA LIFE
SUPPORT ( PHTLS) REVIEW TEST
QUESTIONS & ACTUAL CORRECT
ANSWERS PASSED
Inadequate Perfusion / Energy production at the cellular level. - Correct Answer ✔✔
Shock
Why are case studies important in the Hospital? - Correct Answer ✔✔ It gives us
evidence based practice.
What is the definition of anaerobic metabolism? - Correct Answer ✔✔ Without Oxygen
When does hemorrhage control start in the trauma assessment? - Correct Answer ✔✔
Right away, first thing to be done.
Why do we needle decompress somebody? - Correct 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? - Correct Answer ✔✔
Jaw Thrust
What is a problem with intubation? - Correct 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? - Correct 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? - Correct
Answer ✔✔ End Tidal
When should you start the secondary assessment on a trauma patient? - Correct
Answer ✔✔ When time and situation allows.
What are some pre-arrival factors you should be considering upon arrival to your
designated call? - Correct Answer ✔✔ Time of day / Weather / Location / Hazards
Involved / Possible additional needs
What is the main reason for a primary assessment on a trauma patient? - Correct
Answer ✔✔ To identify and treat immediate life threats.
SUPPORT ( PHTLS) REVIEW TEST
QUESTIONS & ACTUAL CORRECT
ANSWERS PASSED
Inadequate Perfusion / Energy production at the cellular level. - Correct Answer ✔✔
Shock
Why are case studies important in the Hospital? - Correct Answer ✔✔ It gives us
evidence based practice.
What is the definition of anaerobic metabolism? - Correct Answer ✔✔ Without Oxygen
When does hemorrhage control start in the trauma assessment? - Correct Answer ✔✔
Right away, first thing to be done.
Why do we needle decompress somebody? - Correct 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? - Correct Answer ✔✔
Jaw Thrust
What is a problem with intubation? - Correct 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? - Correct 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? - Correct
Answer ✔✔ End Tidal
When should you start the secondary assessment on a trauma patient? - Correct
Answer ✔✔ When time and situation allows.
What are some pre-arrival factors you should be considering upon arrival to your
designated call? - Correct Answer ✔✔ Time of day / Weather / Location / Hazards
Involved / Possible additional needs
What is the main reason for a primary assessment on a trauma patient? - Correct
Answer ✔✔ To identify and treat immediate life threats.
