PHTLS - Post Test, 8th Edition
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? - ANSchanges in our current practices (p.11)
In trauma care, a 'principle' is defined as, what? - ANSwhat needs to be done (p.34)
In addition to oxygen, what is required to maintain the metabolic processes of life and energy
production? - ANSglucose
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? - ANSscoop
stretcher
Units responding to a motor vehicle accident on the highway should consider what, as part of
their pre-arrival assessment? - ANSweather conditions
The most appropriate airway maneuver for trauma patients is what technique? - ANSjaw thrust
maneuver
Endo-tracheal in-tubation is a technique that requires, what? - ANSsubstantial training, to
maintain proficiency
What indicates that a trauma patient is having trouble breathing? - ANSthe 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? - ANShemo-dynamic compromise (proper blood
flow is being prevented)
In addition to direct pressure, tourniquets, and immobilizing fractures, what is considered most
effective when controlling hemorrhage? - ANShemo-static agents
What is a preventable cause of secondary brain injury? - ANSsystemic hypoxia
You're called to treat a patient who was knocked unconscious when he slipped and fell on a wet
floor striking his head. It is now several hours later and he is awake but confused, does not
recall the incident, and is vomiting with a headache. What injury is he most likely to have
suffered? - ANSconcussion
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? - ANSchanges in our current practices (p.11)
In trauma care, a 'principle' is defined as, what? - ANSwhat needs to be done (p.34)
In addition to oxygen, what is required to maintain the metabolic processes of life and energy
production? - ANSglucose
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? - ANSscoop
stretcher
Units responding to a motor vehicle accident on the highway should consider what, as part of
their pre-arrival assessment? - ANSweather conditions
The most appropriate airway maneuver for trauma patients is what technique? - ANSjaw thrust
maneuver
Endo-tracheal in-tubation is a technique that requires, what? - ANSsubstantial training, to
maintain proficiency
What indicates that a trauma patient is having trouble breathing? - ANSthe 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? - ANShemo-dynamic compromise (proper blood
flow is being prevented)
In addition to direct pressure, tourniquets, and immobilizing fractures, what is considered most
effective when controlling hemorrhage? - ANShemo-static agents
What is a preventable cause of secondary brain injury? - ANSsystemic hypoxia
You're called to treat a patient who was knocked unconscious when he slipped and fell on a wet
floor striking his head. It is now several hours later and he is awake but confused, does not
recall the incident, and is vomiting with a headache. What injury is he most likely to have
suffered? - ANSconcussion
