PHTLS Post Test 9th/ 75 Q&A/ 2024-2025.
With respect to the distance of a fall, which of the following is a guideline for
determining a critical fall?
- Answer: 3 times the height of the patient
The phase of an explosion, or blast, in which hollow organs are squeezed and may
rupture is called the __________ phase.
- Answer: Primary phase
During the primary survey and management of a trauma patient, the E in ABCDE
stands for _________?
- Answer: Expose/Environment
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, The time in which surgical intervention can make a difference in patient outcome
is the __________?
- Answer: Golden period (hour)
The displacement of tissue away from the path of a projectile, both temporarily
and permanently, is known as:
- Answer: Cavitation
The single most important factor in determining the potential for injury due to
energy exchange is: - Answer: Velocity of the bodies involved
In the management of shock, isotonic crystalloid solutions, such as Ringer's, are
preferred because:
- Answer: These solutions will stay in the vascular space longer than water
solutions, such as D5W
In the absence of extenuating circumstances, the maximum amount of time it
should take to identify and manage immediate threats to life, prepare the patient
for transport and begin transport is _________?
- Answer: 10 minutes
In which of the following situations is the use of a short spinal immobilization
device indicated?
- Answer: None of the above
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With respect to the distance of a fall, which of the following is a guideline for
determining a critical fall?
- Answer: 3 times the height of the patient
The phase of an explosion, or blast, in which hollow organs are squeezed and may
rupture is called the __________ phase.
- Answer: Primary phase
During the primary survey and management of a trauma patient, the E in ABCDE
stands for _________?
- Answer: Expose/Environment
1
, The time in which surgical intervention can make a difference in patient outcome
is the __________?
- Answer: Golden period (hour)
The displacement of tissue away from the path of a projectile, both temporarily
and permanently, is known as:
- Answer: Cavitation
The single most important factor in determining the potential for injury due to
energy exchange is: - Answer: Velocity of the bodies involved
In the management of shock, isotonic crystalloid solutions, such as Ringer's, are
preferred because:
- Answer: These solutions will stay in the vascular space longer than water
solutions, such as D5W
In the absence of extenuating circumstances, the maximum amount of time it
should take to identify and manage immediate threats to life, prepare the patient
for transport and begin transport is _________?
- Answer: 10 minutes
In which of the following situations is the use of a short spinal immobilization
device indicated?
- Answer: None of the above
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