PHTLS PRE-TEST EXAM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS

PHTLS PRE-TEST EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS

, You arrive at the scene of a motor vehicle collision in which a vehicle struck a tree.
Which is the best indicator of potential injury?

A) Circumference of the vehicle
B) Diameter of the tree
C) Mass of the vehicle
D) Speed of the vehicle - ANSWERSD) Speed of the vehicle

The potential for death or serious injury is greatest in which of the following motor
vehicle collisions?

A) Down and under
B) Ejection from vehicle
C) Lateral Compression
D) Up and over? - ANSWERSB) Ejection from vehicle

Bilateral femur fractures are most often associated with which type of motorcycle crash?

A) Angular impact
B) Bike-road impact
C) Head-on impact
D) Rear impact - ANSWERSC) Head-on impact

Which is the preferred fluid for resuscitation of hemorrhagic shock in the prehospital
setting?

A) 5% dextrose in water
B) 7.5% hypertonic saline
C) Hetastarch
D) Lactated Ringer's - ANSWERSD) Lactated Ringer's

Which is the most common cause of upper airway obstruction in the trauma patient?

A) Blood
B) Teeth
C) Tongue
D) Vomitus - ANSWERSC) Tongue

Which is the preferred adjunct device for verifying plqcement of an endotracheal tube in
a patient with a perfusing rhythm?

A) End-tidal CO2 monitoring (capnography)