PHTLS Pre & Post Test Ques ons and answers Newest
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The displacement of ssue away from the path of a projec le, both temporarily and
permanently, is known as:
A. Coniza on
B. Cavita on
C. Crepita on
D. Contusion - Answers B. Cavita on
The single most important factor in determining the poten al for injury due to energy exchange
is:
A. Mass of the bodies involved
B. Velocity of the bodies involved
C. Density of the ssues involved
D. Surface area of the impact involved - Answers B. Velocity of the bodies involved
In the management of shock, isotonic crystalloid solu ons, such as Ringer's, are preferred
because:
A. The protein molecules in crystalloid solu ons act as volume expanders
B. These fluids draw inters al fluid into the vascular space to enhance volume
C. These solu ons will stay in the vascular space longer than water solu ons, such as D5W
,D. Their pH enhance oxygen delivery to the ssues - Answers C. These solu ons will stay in the
vascular space longer than water solu ons, such as D5W
With respect to the distance of a fall, which of the following is a guideline for determining a
cri cal fall?
A. 3 mes the height of the pa ent
B. 2 mes the height of the pa ent
C. 5 mes the height of the pa ent
D. 1 ½ mes the height of the pa ent - Answers A. 3 mes the height of the pa ent
The phase of an explosion, or blast, in which hollow organs are squeezed and may rupture is
called the __________ phase.
A. Ter ary phase
B. Quaternary phase
C. Secondary phase
D. Primary phase - Answers D. Primary phase
During the primary survey and management of a trauma pa ent, the E in ABCDE stands for
_________?
A. Edema
B. Eyes & ears
C. Expose/Environment
D. Electrical therapy - Answers C. Expose/Environment
, The me in which surgical interven on can make a difference in pa ent outcome is the
__________?
A. Golden period
B. Golden me
C. Golden era
D. Golden minutes - Answers A. Golden period (hour)
In the absence of extenua ng circumstances, the maximum amount of me it should take to
iden fy and manage immediate threats to life, prepare the pa ent for transport and begin
transport is _________?
A. 5 minutes
B. 10 minutes
C. 15 minutes
D. 30 minutes - Answers B. 10 minutes
In which of the following situa ons is the use of a short spinal immobiliza on device indicated?
A. 28 year old male, unrestrained driver in a frontal impact crash. Awake, asks repeatedly what
happened, complains of a headache, has a hematoma on his forehead. BP 122/84, HR 92, VR
20.
B. 40 year old female who was pushed down a flight of stairs and is lying prone on the landing
between two flights of stairs, complaining of back pain. BP 118/78, HR 100, VR 20.
C. 17 year old female, restrained driver in a frontal impact crash. Awake, pale and diaphore c,
complains of upper right quadrant abdominal pain. BP 100/70, HR 108, VR 20. D. None of the
above - Answers D. None of the above
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The displacement of ssue away from the path of a projec le, both temporarily and
permanently, is known as:
A. Coniza on
B. Cavita on
C. Crepita on
D. Contusion - Answers B. Cavita on
The single most important factor in determining the poten al for injury due to energy exchange
is:
A. Mass of the bodies involved
B. Velocity of the bodies involved
C. Density of the ssues involved
D. Surface area of the impact involved - Answers B. Velocity of the bodies involved
In the management of shock, isotonic crystalloid solu ons, such as Ringer's, are preferred
because:
A. The protein molecules in crystalloid solu ons act as volume expanders
B. These fluids draw inters al fluid into the vascular space to enhance volume
C. These solu ons will stay in the vascular space longer than water solu ons, such as D5W
,D. Their pH enhance oxygen delivery to the ssues - Answers C. These solu ons will stay in the
vascular space longer than water solu ons, such as D5W
With respect to the distance of a fall, which of the following is a guideline for determining a
cri cal fall?
A. 3 mes the height of the pa ent
B. 2 mes the height of the pa ent
C. 5 mes the height of the pa ent
D. 1 ½ mes the height of the pa ent - Answers A. 3 mes the height of the pa ent
The phase of an explosion, or blast, in which hollow organs are squeezed and may rupture is
called the __________ phase.
A. Ter ary phase
B. Quaternary phase
C. Secondary phase
D. Primary phase - Answers D. Primary phase
During the primary survey and management of a trauma pa ent, the E in ABCDE stands for
_________?
A. Edema
B. Eyes & ears
C. Expose/Environment
D. Electrical therapy - Answers C. Expose/Environment
, The me in which surgical interven on can make a difference in pa ent outcome is the
__________?
A. Golden period
B. Golden me
C. Golden era
D. Golden minutes - Answers A. Golden period (hour)
In the absence of extenua ng circumstances, the maximum amount of me it should take to
iden fy and manage immediate threats to life, prepare the pa ent for transport and begin
transport is _________?
A. 5 minutes
B. 10 minutes
C. 15 minutes
D. 30 minutes - Answers B. 10 minutes
In which of the following situa ons is the use of a short spinal immobiliza on device indicated?
A. 28 year old male, unrestrained driver in a frontal impact crash. Awake, asks repeatedly what
happened, complains of a headache, has a hematoma on his forehead. BP 122/84, HR 92, VR
20.
B. 40 year old female who was pushed down a flight of stairs and is lying prone on the landing
between two flights of stairs, complaining of back pain. BP 118/78, HR 100, VR 20.
C. 17 year old female, restrained driver in a frontal impact crash. Awake, pale and diaphore c,
complains of upper right quadrant abdominal pain. BP 100/70, HR 108, VR 20. D. None of the
above - Answers D. None of the above
