PREHOSPITAL TRAUMA LIFE SUPPORT (PHTLS) REVIEW TEST
WITH WELL SORTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS /GRADED A+/BEST
FOR THAT GOOD GRADE
Inadequate Perfusion / Energy production at the cellular level. - (answer)Shock
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.
WITH WELL SORTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS /GRADED A+/BEST
FOR THAT GOOD GRADE
Inadequate Perfusion / Energy production at the cellular level. - (answer)Shock
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.
