PHTLS & exam prep Exam 2026
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what are newton's 1st & second laws? - Correct answer-1: a body at rest will
remain at rest, and a body in motion will remain in motion until acted upon by an
outside force
2: force = mass x accelleration
what are the rule of 9's? - Correct answer-ADULT
9% = entire head
9% = entire arm
9% =chest
9% =abdomen
18% = entire back
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,18% = entire leg
1% perineum
CHILD
18% = entire head
9% =entire arm
9% = chest
9% = abdomen
18% = entire back
14% = entire leg
1% = perineum
what are the signs/symptoms of spinal injury? - Correct answer-neurologic
function above the injury is intact and function below the injury is absent or
markedly diminished. Specific manifestations will depend on the exact level of
injury.
what are the (5) major areas of blood loss? - Correct answer-- external
- chest
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, - abdomen
- pelvis
- long bones
what are the (3) types of blast injuries? - Correct answer-Primary injuries are
caused by the effect of transmitted blast waves on gas-containing structures;
secondary injuries, by the impact of airborne debris;
tertiary injury, by the transposition of the entire body because of blast wind or
structural collapse; and
quaternary injuries, by all other forces
what 3 collisions are involved with an MVA? - Correct answer-1. vehicle collides
with an object
2. unrestrained occupant collides with inside of car
3. internal organs collide with one another or with the wall of the cavity that
contains them
what is o'donohue's triad? - Correct answer-adult pedestrian vs car accident
- adults tend to protect themselves by turning away
1 - bumper vs lower legs; tib/fib#, knee tear
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Questions and Answers 100% Pass
Guaranteed
what are newton's 1st & second laws? - Correct answer-1: a body at rest will
remain at rest, and a body in motion will remain in motion until acted upon by an
outside force
2: force = mass x accelleration
what are the rule of 9's? - Correct answer-ADULT
9% = entire head
9% = entire arm
9% =chest
9% =abdomen
18% = entire back
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,18% = entire leg
1% perineum
CHILD
18% = entire head
9% =entire arm
9% = chest
9% = abdomen
18% = entire back
14% = entire leg
1% = perineum
what are the signs/symptoms of spinal injury? - Correct answer-neurologic
function above the injury is intact and function below the injury is absent or
markedly diminished. Specific manifestations will depend on the exact level of
injury.
what are the (5) major areas of blood loss? - Correct answer-- external
- chest
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, - abdomen
- pelvis
- long bones
what are the (3) types of blast injuries? - Correct answer-Primary injuries are
caused by the effect of transmitted blast waves on gas-containing structures;
secondary injuries, by the impact of airborne debris;
tertiary injury, by the transposition of the entire body because of blast wind or
structural collapse; and
quaternary injuries, by all other forces
what 3 collisions are involved with an MVA? - Correct answer-1. vehicle collides
with an object
2. unrestrained occupant collides with inside of car
3. internal organs collide with one another or with the wall of the cavity that
contains them
what is o'donohue's triad? - Correct answer-adult pedestrian vs car accident
- adults tend to protect themselves by turning away
1 - bumper vs lower legs; tib/fib#, knee tear
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