PHTLS Study Questions and answers 2024

In general, what is the leading cause of death in the United States? A. intentional injury B. unintentional injury C. heart disease D. cancer B. unintentional injury Actions taken during the event phase of trauma care are designed to: A. educate the public on safety strategies B. minimize the injury C. prevent the injury D. deal with injury resulting from the trauma B. minimize the injury Which of the following does PHTLS not provide? A. understanding of anatomy and physiology of trauma B. the assessment of a trauma patient using the XABCDE approach C. the skills needed to provide care to a trauma patient D. specific care protocol for different classes of trauma patients D. the skills needed to provide care to a trauma patient Which of the following is a key change in the PHTLS recommendations for the assessment and treatment of trauma patients? A. American Heart Association (AHA) revised CPR guidelines B. pediatric intubation C. XABCDE D. American College of Cardiology (ACC) blood pressure guidelines C. XABCDE You are called to the scene of a possible domestic violence situation and are the first to arrive on scene. As you arrive, you hear a man and woman arguing loudly and a child crying in the background. You hear a loud crash, and the woman cries out. What is your first priority? A. separate the fighting couple to prevent injury B. remove the child from the environment C. assess the scene, noting any potential weapons or other dangers D. call for law enforcement D. call for law enforcement Upon entering the house, you note that the female has obvious multiple bruises on er face and a laceration over one cheek. She is holding her right arm, and you note a significant amount of blood flowing from a long gash. This is an example of what type of hemorrhage? A. capillary bleeding B. venous bleeding C. arterial bleeding D. road rash B. venous bleeding What is the best way to control the bleeding? A. direct pressure B. elevation of the arm above the heart C. tourniquet D. occlusive dressing A. direct pressure As your partner begins to control the bleeding, what should you do? A. check the patient's airway and breathing B. remove the crying child from the scene C. observe the scene for potential danger D. remove the abuser from the scene C. observe the scene for potential danger