NEW PHTLS (PRE)EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
, A roofer is found on the ground following a fall. He is alert, but complaining of acute
shortness of breath. Breath sounds are absent on the left. Which of the following
indicators is generally not a sign of tension pneumothorax?
a) Subcutaneous emphysema
b) Bradycardia
c) Distended neck veins
d) Tracheal deviation away from the site of injury - ANSWERSb) bradycardia
A 19 y.0. male was an unrestrained passenger in a 2 car collision. He is evaluated for
selective spinal immobilization. Which of the following signs might point towards the
need to immobilize?
a) Skin breakdown
b) Obvious presence of a Colles' fracture
c) Altered level of consciousness
d) Tenderness in bilateral hip areas - ANSWERSc) Altered level of consciousness
When cells are deprived of adequate oxygenation, the short term backup system that
can fuel the body using stored body fat as the energy source is called:
a) ATP molecular system
b) Anaerobic metabolism
c) Ketogenesis
d) Aerobic metabolism - ANSWERSb) Anaerobic metabolism
Patients with a TBI (traumatic brain injury) are challenging to treat and transport safely.
Which of the following clinical markers is not considered to be an extracranial cause of
secondary brain injury issues?
a) Anemia from blood loss
b) Hypotension
c) Hypoxia
d) Coup-countercoup injury - ANSWERSd) coup-countercoup injury
When treating a trauma patient, tools such as bag mask, IV fluids, and a back board to
achieve a goal are called:
a) Preferences
b) Tactical care
c) Principles
d) Action Intervention - ANSWERSa) Preferences
Receiving a call to a situation where many people are suffering from similar toxic
symptoms from a chemical leak gives the responder some insight as to what additional
protective gear may be needed. This is an example of:
a) Pre arrival assessment
AND ANSWERS
, A roofer is found on the ground following a fall. He is alert, but complaining of acute
shortness of breath. Breath sounds are absent on the left. Which of the following
indicators is generally not a sign of tension pneumothorax?
a) Subcutaneous emphysema
b) Bradycardia
c) Distended neck veins
d) Tracheal deviation away from the site of injury - ANSWERSb) bradycardia
A 19 y.0. male was an unrestrained passenger in a 2 car collision. He is evaluated for
selective spinal immobilization. Which of the following signs might point towards the
need to immobilize?
a) Skin breakdown
b) Obvious presence of a Colles' fracture
c) Altered level of consciousness
d) Tenderness in bilateral hip areas - ANSWERSc) Altered level of consciousness
When cells are deprived of adequate oxygenation, the short term backup system that
can fuel the body using stored body fat as the energy source is called:
a) ATP molecular system
b) Anaerobic metabolism
c) Ketogenesis
d) Aerobic metabolism - ANSWERSb) Anaerobic metabolism
Patients with a TBI (traumatic brain injury) are challenging to treat and transport safely.
Which of the following clinical markers is not considered to be an extracranial cause of
secondary brain injury issues?
a) Anemia from blood loss
b) Hypotension
c) Hypoxia
d) Coup-countercoup injury - ANSWERSd) coup-countercoup injury
When treating a trauma patient, tools such as bag mask, IV fluids, and a back board to
achieve a goal are called:
a) Preferences
b) Tactical care
c) Principles
d) Action Intervention - ANSWERSa) Preferences
Receiving a call to a situation where many people are suffering from similar toxic
symptoms from a chemical leak gives the responder some insight as to what additional
protective gear may be needed. This is an example of:
a) Pre arrival assessment
