PHTLS pre test 8th edition
what is the preferred fluid for resuscitation of hemorrhagic shock in the prehospital
setting? - CORRECT ANSWER-lactated ringers
what is the most common cause of upper airway obstruction in the trauma patient? -
CORRECT ANSWER-tongue
what is the preferred adjunct device for verifying placement of an ET tub in a patient
with a perfusing rhythm? - CORRECT ANSWER-end-tidal CO2 monitoring
what is the most important reason to maintain an open airway in the trauma patient? -
CORRECT ANSWER-prevents hypoxemia and hypercarbia
essential airway skills include manual clearing of the airway, manual maneuvers,
suctioning and what? - CORRECT ANSWER-oropharyngeal airway
your patient is a middle aged male who crashed his motorcycle. He is unresponsive.
After opening the airway using a modified jaw thrust, you note the patient has
respirations at a rate of 6. Auscultation reveals breath sounds are absent on the left
side. What is the most appropriate next intervention? - CORRECT ANSWER-begin
ventilation with BVM
what best describes shock? - CORRECT ANSWER-generalized inadequate tissue
perfusion
your patient has a deep laceration to his antecubital fossa with significant bleeding.
What is the most appropriate initial action? - CORRECT ANSWER-apply direct pressure
hypotension of unknown etiology in a trauma patient should be assumed to result from
what? - CORRECT ANSWER-blood loss
which assessment is most beneficial in differentiating hemorrhagic shock from
neurogenic shock in the prehospital setting? - CORRECT ANSWER-skin
the body initially compensates for blood loss through activation of what? - CORRECT
ANSWER-sympathetic nervous system
medication used by trauma patients for pre-existing conditions may cause what? -
CORRECT ANSWER-beta-blockers may prevent tachycardia with blood loss
the target blood pressure for a trauma patient with suspected intraabdominal
hemorrhage is what? - CORRECT ANSWER-80-90 mmHg
what is the preferred fluid for resuscitation of hemorrhagic shock in the prehospital
setting? - CORRECT ANSWER-lactated ringers
what is the most common cause of upper airway obstruction in the trauma patient? -
CORRECT ANSWER-tongue
what is the preferred adjunct device for verifying placement of an ET tub in a patient
with a perfusing rhythm? - CORRECT ANSWER-end-tidal CO2 monitoring
what is the most important reason to maintain an open airway in the trauma patient? -
CORRECT ANSWER-prevents hypoxemia and hypercarbia
essential airway skills include manual clearing of the airway, manual maneuvers,
suctioning and what? - CORRECT ANSWER-oropharyngeal airway
your patient is a middle aged male who crashed his motorcycle. He is unresponsive.
After opening the airway using a modified jaw thrust, you note the patient has
respirations at a rate of 6. Auscultation reveals breath sounds are absent on the left
side. What is the most appropriate next intervention? - CORRECT ANSWER-begin
ventilation with BVM
what best describes shock? - CORRECT ANSWER-generalized inadequate tissue
perfusion
your patient has a deep laceration to his antecubital fossa with significant bleeding.
What is the most appropriate initial action? - CORRECT ANSWER-apply direct pressure
hypotension of unknown etiology in a trauma patient should be assumed to result from
what? - CORRECT ANSWER-blood loss
which assessment is most beneficial in differentiating hemorrhagic shock from
neurogenic shock in the prehospital setting? - CORRECT ANSWER-skin
the body initially compensates for blood loss through activation of what? - CORRECT
ANSWER-sympathetic nervous system
medication used by trauma patients for pre-existing conditions may cause what? -
CORRECT ANSWER-beta-blockers may prevent tachycardia with blood loss
the target blood pressure for a trauma patient with suspected intraabdominal
hemorrhage is what? - CORRECT ANSWER-80-90 mmHg
