Prehospital Trauma Life Support ( PHTLS )
Review Test Questions
Inadequate Perfusion / Energy production at the cellular level. - ANSShock
Why are case studies important in the Hospital? - ANSIt gives us evidence based practice.
What is the definition of anaerobic metabolism? - ANSWithout Oxygen
When does hemorrhage control start in the trauma assessment? - ANSRight away, first thing to
be done.
Why do we needle decompress somebody? - ANSIf 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? - ANSJaw Thrust
What is a problem with intubation? - ANSIt 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? - ANSUntil the airway is complete clear from blood.
What is the best way to confirm you have good a good ET Tube in place? - ANSEnd Tidal
When should you start the secondary assessment on a trauma patient? - ANSWhen time and
situation allows.
What are some pre-arrival factors you should be considering upon arrival to your designated
call? - ANSTime of day / Weather / Location / Hazards Involved / Possible additional needs
What is the main reason for a primary assessment on a trauma patient? - ANSTo identify and
treat immediate life threats.
What is the most common type of shock and what is the main cause of shock? -
ANSHemorrhagic Shock due to either uncontrolled internal / external hemorrhage
When wanting to get a patient off scene quickly what is a piece of equipment that is best suited
for this situation? - ANSScoop Stretcher
What is the first thing that should be treated on a trauma patient? And once that is treated what
should you focus on next? - ANSFirst treat the ABC's then any other immediate life threats
Review Test Questions
Inadequate Perfusion / Energy production at the cellular level. - ANSShock
Why are case studies important in the Hospital? - ANSIt gives us evidence based practice.
What is the definition of anaerobic metabolism? - ANSWithout Oxygen
When does hemorrhage control start in the trauma assessment? - ANSRight away, first thing to
be done.
Why do we needle decompress somebody? - ANSIf 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? - ANSJaw Thrust
What is a problem with intubation? - ANSIt 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? - ANSUntil the airway is complete clear from blood.
What is the best way to confirm you have good a good ET Tube in place? - ANSEnd Tidal
When should you start the secondary assessment on a trauma patient? - ANSWhen time and
situation allows.
What are some pre-arrival factors you should be considering upon arrival to your designated
call? - ANSTime of day / Weather / Location / Hazards Involved / Possible additional needs
What is the main reason for a primary assessment on a trauma patient? - ANSTo identify and
treat immediate life threats.
What is the most common type of shock and what is the main cause of shock? -
ANSHemorrhagic Shock due to either uncontrolled internal / external hemorrhage
When wanting to get a patient off scene quickly what is a piece of equipment that is best suited
for this situation? - ANSScoop Stretcher
What is the first thing that should be treated on a trauma patient? And once that is treated what
should you focus on next? - ANSFirst treat the ABC's then any other immediate life threats
