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PHTLS POST TEST, 8TH EDITION
WITH WELL SORTED QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS /GRADED A+/BEST
FOR THAT GOOD GRADE
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? - ANSWER-changes in
our current practices
In trauma care, a 'principle' is defined as, what? - ANSWER-
what needs to be done
In addition to oxygen, what is required to maintain the
metabolic processes of life and energy production? - ANSWER-
glucose
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? - ANSWER-
scoop stretcher
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Units responding to a motor vehicle accident on the highway
should consider what, as part of their pre-arrival assessment? -
ANSWER-weather conditions
The most appropriate airway maneuver for trauma patients is
what technique? - ANSWER-jaw thrust maneuver
Endo-tracheal in-tubation is a technique that requires, what? -
ANSWER-substantial training, to maintain proficiency
What indicates that a trauma patient is having trouble
breathing? - ANSWER-the patient's breathing is noticeable
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? - ANSWER-
hemo-dynamic compromise (proper blood flow is being
prevented)
PHTLS POST TEST, 8TH EDITION
WITH WELL SORTED QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS /GRADED A+/BEST
FOR THAT GOOD GRADE
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? - ANSWER-changes in
our current practices
In trauma care, a 'principle' is defined as, what? - ANSWER-
what needs to be done
In addition to oxygen, what is required to maintain the
metabolic processes of life and energy production? - ANSWER-
glucose
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? - ANSWER-
scoop stretcher
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Units responding to a motor vehicle accident on the highway
should consider what, as part of their pre-arrival assessment? -
ANSWER-weather conditions
The most appropriate airway maneuver for trauma patients is
what technique? - ANSWER-jaw thrust maneuver
Endo-tracheal in-tubation is a technique that requires, what? -
ANSWER-substantial training, to maintain proficiency
What indicates that a trauma patient is having trouble
breathing? - ANSWER-the patient's breathing is noticeable
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? - ANSWER-
hemo-dynamic compromise (proper blood flow is being
prevented)
