PHTLS 9TH EDITION SELF-TEST QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 2026 VERIFIED ANSWERS
◉ primary blast injuries. Answer: - Damage to the body is caused by
the pressure wave generated by the explosion
- Organs generally affected are: lungs, eardrums, other
comprehensible organs
- Close proximity to the origin of the pressure wave carries a high
risk of injury or death.
◉ secondary blast injuries. Answer: - Result from being struck by
flying debris
- A blast wind occurs as the shock wave applies force to air
molecules.
- Flying debris may cause blunt and penetrating injuries.
◉ tertiary blast injuries. Answer: Occur when a person is hurled by
the force of the explosion (or blast wind) against stationary, rigid
objects.
◉ quaternary blast injuries. Answer: - Result from the miscellaneous
events that occur during an explosion
- May include: burns, respirator injury, crush injury, entrapment
, ◉ Quinary blast injuries. Answer: - Caused by biologic, chemical, or
radioactive contaminants that have been added to a traditional
explosive device
- Associated with "dirty bombs"
◉ External Hemorrhage. Answer: Controlling the bleeding is most
effectively accomplished by elevating the affected part above heart
level and applying direct pressure to the wound.
◉ internal hemorrhage. Answer: Bleeding occurs inside the body
into tissues and body cavities. Pain, shock, vomiting blood, coughing
up blood, and loss of consciousness signal internal hmorrhage. Keep
person warm, flat, and quiet until medical help arrives. DO NOT give
fluids.
◉ Fluid resuscitation. Answer: - Replacement of the extensive fluid
and electrolyte losses associated with major burn injuries.
- Fluid replacement is initiated to those who are hemodynamically
unstable. A systolic of at least 90 (80 per PHTLS) should be the goal.
Caution with giving fluid should be taken into consideration to avoid
fluid overload (listen to lung sounds).
◉ Electrical Burns. Answer: - direct exposure to electricity
AND ANSWERS 2026 VERIFIED ANSWERS
◉ primary blast injuries. Answer: - Damage to the body is caused by
the pressure wave generated by the explosion
- Organs generally affected are: lungs, eardrums, other
comprehensible organs
- Close proximity to the origin of the pressure wave carries a high
risk of injury or death.
◉ secondary blast injuries. Answer: - Result from being struck by
flying debris
- A blast wind occurs as the shock wave applies force to air
molecules.
- Flying debris may cause blunt and penetrating injuries.
◉ tertiary blast injuries. Answer: Occur when a person is hurled by
the force of the explosion (or blast wind) against stationary, rigid
objects.
◉ quaternary blast injuries. Answer: - Result from the miscellaneous
events that occur during an explosion
- May include: burns, respirator injury, crush injury, entrapment
, ◉ Quinary blast injuries. Answer: - Caused by biologic, chemical, or
radioactive contaminants that have been added to a traditional
explosive device
- Associated with "dirty bombs"
◉ External Hemorrhage. Answer: Controlling the bleeding is most
effectively accomplished by elevating the affected part above heart
level and applying direct pressure to the wound.
◉ internal hemorrhage. Answer: Bleeding occurs inside the body
into tissues and body cavities. Pain, shock, vomiting blood, coughing
up blood, and loss of consciousness signal internal hmorrhage. Keep
person warm, flat, and quiet until medical help arrives. DO NOT give
fluids.
◉ Fluid resuscitation. Answer: - Replacement of the extensive fluid
and electrolyte losses associated with major burn injuries.
- Fluid replacement is initiated to those who are hemodynamically
unstable. A systolic of at least 90 (80 per PHTLS) should be the goal.
Caution with giving fluid should be taken into consideration to avoid
fluid overload (listen to lung sounds).
◉ Electrical Burns. Answer: - direct exposure to electricity
