✅ PHTLS PRE-TEST & POST-TEST
questions and correct Answers solutions
with Rationales (2025/2026)
Original Questions + Correct Answers
1. What is the primary goal of PHTLS?
A. Diagnose trauma conditions
B. Reduce morbidity and mortality
C. Replace medical training
D. Provide EMS administrative guidance
Answer: B
2. The “Golden Period” in trauma refers to:
A. First 5 minutes
B. First 10 minutes
C. Time from injury to definitive care
D. Time spent on scene by EMS
Answer: C
3. Which airway maneuver is recommended for
suspected cervical spine injury?
A. Head tilt–chin lift
B. Jaw thrust
C. Cricoid pressure
,D. Bag-mask only
Answer: B
4. The most important factor in managing hemorrhagic
shock is:
A. Maintaining patient warmth
B. Controlling external bleeding
C. Giving oxygen
D. Performing blood glucose assessment
Answer: B
5. The best indicator of adequate ventilation during BVM
use is:
A. Chest rise
B. Air leak sound
C. Mask seal tightness
D. Rate of ventilation
Answer: A
6. Which patient should receive rapid transport?
A. Stable with isolated wrist fracture
B. Chest trauma with respiratory distress
C. Minor laceration
D. Nosebleed
Answer: B
7. What is the correct sequence of trauma assessment?
A. SAMPLE → GCS → Airway
B. Primary survey → Secondary survey
, C. Secondary survey → Airway
D. Vital signs → Primary survey
Answer: B
8. The acronym AVPU is used to assess:
A. Breathing
B. Circulation
C. Level of consciousness
D. Pupils only
Answer: C
9. Needle decompression is indicated in:
A. Flail chest
B. Tension pneumothorax
C. Simple pneumothorax
D. Cardiac tamponade
Answer: B
10. A late sign of shock is:
A. Anxiety
B. Tachycardia
C. Hypotension
D. Pale cool skin
Answer: C
11. The best initial intervention for severe external
bleeding:
A. Elevate limb
B. Apply direct pressure
C. Apply warm compress
questions and correct Answers solutions
with Rationales (2025/2026)
Original Questions + Correct Answers
1. What is the primary goal of PHTLS?
A. Diagnose trauma conditions
B. Reduce morbidity and mortality
C. Replace medical training
D. Provide EMS administrative guidance
Answer: B
2. The “Golden Period” in trauma refers to:
A. First 5 minutes
B. First 10 minutes
C. Time from injury to definitive care
D. Time spent on scene by EMS
Answer: C
3. Which airway maneuver is recommended for
suspected cervical spine injury?
A. Head tilt–chin lift
B. Jaw thrust
C. Cricoid pressure
,D. Bag-mask only
Answer: B
4. The most important factor in managing hemorrhagic
shock is:
A. Maintaining patient warmth
B. Controlling external bleeding
C. Giving oxygen
D. Performing blood glucose assessment
Answer: B
5. The best indicator of adequate ventilation during BVM
use is:
A. Chest rise
B. Air leak sound
C. Mask seal tightness
D. Rate of ventilation
Answer: A
6. Which patient should receive rapid transport?
A. Stable with isolated wrist fracture
B. Chest trauma with respiratory distress
C. Minor laceration
D. Nosebleed
Answer: B
7. What is the correct sequence of trauma assessment?
A. SAMPLE → GCS → Airway
B. Primary survey → Secondary survey
, C. Secondary survey → Airway
D. Vital signs → Primary survey
Answer: B
8. The acronym AVPU is used to assess:
A. Breathing
B. Circulation
C. Level of consciousness
D. Pupils only
Answer: C
9. Needle decompression is indicated in:
A. Flail chest
B. Tension pneumothorax
C. Simple pneumothorax
D. Cardiac tamponade
Answer: B
10. A late sign of shock is:
A. Anxiety
B. Tachycardia
C. Hypotension
D. Pale cool skin
Answer: C
11. The best initial intervention for severe external
bleeding:
A. Elevate limb
B. Apply direct pressure
C. Apply warm compress
