PHTLS 10th Edition 100%
VERIFIED ANSWERS
2023/2024 EXAM
, A 27 year old female has multi system trauma. Which life threat is your
first priority? - ans Significant external hemorrhage
Which type of skull fracture will cause leakage of cerebrospinal fluid from
the ears and nose? - ans Basilar
A 78 year old female was involved in a minor car crash. She is shivering
and exhibits repetitive questioning. She is a type II diabetic and takes a
daily anticoagulant. What should your initial treatment be? - ans Move
patient to a warm environment
A 14 year old male suffered from helmet-to-helmet contact during a
football game followed by a 30 second period of unconsciousness. Initial
exam shows that he is awake but slow to respond. He is nauseated and has
a headache. He becomes unresponsive during transport. Examination of
the pupils reveals a left pupil that is dilated and not reactive. What type of
hemorrhage should you suspect? - ans Epidural
An 80 year old female fell down a flight of stairs 3 days ago. Today the
family reports she has a headache and is "going in and out of
consciousness." Vital signs are BP 170/72, R 26 and irregular, HR 62, BGL
150 mg/dL (8.3 mol/L). What should you suspect? - ans Subdural
hematoma
An adult patient was involved in a motorcycle accident. Why should you
remove his or her helmet? - ans To manage the airway
A 28 year old male fell from his motorcycle during a low speed accident.
He removed his own helmet after the accident. He has an open left femur
fracture with severe external bleeding from the wound. What should you
do? - ans Apply direct pressure to the wound
VERIFIED ANSWERS
2023/2024 EXAM
, A 27 year old female has multi system trauma. Which life threat is your
first priority? - ans Significant external hemorrhage
Which type of skull fracture will cause leakage of cerebrospinal fluid from
the ears and nose? - ans Basilar
A 78 year old female was involved in a minor car crash. She is shivering
and exhibits repetitive questioning. She is a type II diabetic and takes a
daily anticoagulant. What should your initial treatment be? - ans Move
patient to a warm environment
A 14 year old male suffered from helmet-to-helmet contact during a
football game followed by a 30 second period of unconsciousness. Initial
exam shows that he is awake but slow to respond. He is nauseated and has
a headache. He becomes unresponsive during transport. Examination of
the pupils reveals a left pupil that is dilated and not reactive. What type of
hemorrhage should you suspect? - ans Epidural
An 80 year old female fell down a flight of stairs 3 days ago. Today the
family reports she has a headache and is "going in and out of
consciousness." Vital signs are BP 170/72, R 26 and irregular, HR 62, BGL
150 mg/dL (8.3 mol/L). What should you suspect? - ans Subdural
hematoma
An adult patient was involved in a motorcycle accident. Why should you
remove his or her helmet? - ans To manage the airway
A 28 year old male fell from his motorcycle during a low speed accident.
He removed his own helmet after the accident. He has an open left femur
fracture with severe external bleeding from the wound. What should you
do? - ans Apply direct pressure to the wound
