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PHTLS Final Exam Study Guide | Prehospital Trauma Life Support Review, High-Yield Trauma Algorithms & Verified Solutions

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Prepare for the PHTLS Final Exam with this advanced Prehospital Trauma Life Support study guide. Covers trauma assessment, airway management, shock, rapid interventions, algorithms, scenario-based questions, and complete solutions for confident certification success.

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C


When caring for a trauma patient, a
principle is what is necessary for
patient improvement or survival. A
preference is how the principle is
achieved and depends upon four
factors. The factors used to establish
the preference in treating the patient
include all except:
A. Equipment available
B. Condition of the patient
C. Research information
D. Situation that exists




B

Approximately 20% of all child abuse
is the result of intentional burning.
The majority of the children
intentionally burned are of what age?
A. 10 to 12 years of age
B. 1 to 2 years of age
C. 5 to 6 years of age
D. Less than 1 year of age

, D

In addition to glucose, what is
required to maintain the metabolic
processes of life and energy
production?
A. Lymphocytes
B. Krebs cells
C. Carbon monoxide
D. Oxygen


D

You respond to a patient who has
sustained a stab wound to the left
upper thorax. She is barely
responsive, pale and diaphoretic.
Which of the following is the most
appropriate for transport?
A. Long board with spinal motion
restriction
B. Stair chair
C. Short immobilization device
D. Scoop stretcher

, C



Units responding to a motor vehicle
accident on the highway should
consider which of the following as
part of their pre-arrival assessment?
A. Calling for more units to respond
B. The need for immediate transport
C. Weather conditions
D. Post-exposure prophylaxis




B

The most appropriate airway
maneuver in the initial management
of a trauma patient is which of the
following?
A. Oropharyngeal airway
B. Trauma jaw thrust
C. Supraglottic airway
D. Head tilt, chin lift

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