HOSMERIT
PHTLS - POST TEST 8TH EDITION CORRECTLY
ANSWERED QUESTIONS | LATEST | GRADED A+
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?
☑☑: changes in our current practices (p.11)
In trauma care, a 'principle' is defined as, what?
☑☑: what needs to be done (p.34)
In addition to oxygen, what is required to maintain the metabolic processes of life and energy
production?
☑☑: glucose
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?
☑☑: scoop stretcher
Units responding to a motor vehicle accident on the highway should consider what, as part of
their pre-arrival assessment?
☑☑: weather conditions
, The most appropriate airway maneuver for trauma patients is what technique?
☑☑: jaw thrust maneuver
Endo-tracheal in-tubation is a technique that requires, what?
☑☑: substantial training, to maintain proficiency
What indicates that a trauma patient is having trouble breathing?
☑☑: the 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?
☑☑: hemo-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?
☑☑: hemo-static agents
What is a preventable cause of secondary brain injury?
☑☑: systemic hypoxia
PHTLS - POST TEST 8TH EDITION CORRECTLY
ANSWERED QUESTIONS | LATEST | GRADED A+
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?
☑☑: changes in our current practices (p.11)
In trauma care, a 'principle' is defined as, what?
☑☑: what needs to be done (p.34)
In addition to oxygen, what is required to maintain the metabolic processes of life and energy
production?
☑☑: glucose
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?
☑☑: scoop stretcher
Units responding to a motor vehicle accident on the highway should consider what, as part of
their pre-arrival assessment?
☑☑: weather conditions
, The most appropriate airway maneuver for trauma patients is what technique?
☑☑: jaw thrust maneuver
Endo-tracheal in-tubation is a technique that requires, what?
☑☑: substantial training, to maintain proficiency
What indicates that a trauma patient is having trouble breathing?
☑☑: the 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?
☑☑: hemo-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?
☑☑: hemo-static agents
What is a preventable cause of secondary brain injury?
☑☑: systemic hypoxia
