PHTLS 10TH EDITION EXAM | QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS |
VERIFIED ANSWERS | LATEST EXAM
1. Which of the following requires you to develop a plan of action, initiate the
plan, reassess the plan as care for the patient moves forward, and adjust the plan
as the patient's condition or circumstances change?
A. Principles of PHTLS
B. The Golden Period
C. The XABCDE assessment
D. Critical thinking process - CORRECT ANSWER - Question 1: D
To help achieve the PHTLS goals, you will apply your critical thinking skills in
the field. Critical thinking in medicine is a process in which the healthcare
practitioner assesses the situation, the patient, and the resources available and
uses the information to decide on and provide the best care for the patient.
2. When using the XABCDE assessment, which of the following takes
precedence over all other actions?
A. Controlling severe bleeding from a limb or other compressible site
B. Airway stabilization and assessing circulatory status
C. Exposing the body to allow a thorough evaluation
D. Ensuring adequate breathing - CORRECT ANSWER - Question 2: A
The "X" placed before "ABCDE" in the primary survey refers to the need to
address exsanguinating hemorrhage immediately after establishing scene safety
and before addressing airway. Severe exsanguinating hemorrhage, particularly
arterial bleeding, has the potential to lead to loss of total or near total blood
volume in a relatively short period of time.
,3. Which of the following is the basis on which a patient's chance of survival is
maximized?
A. Preferences
B. Phases
C. Principles
D. Transport - CORRECT ANSWER - Question 3: C
The science of medicine provides the principles of medical care. Simply stated,
principles define the duties required of the prehospital care practitioner in
optimizing patient survival and outcome.
4. Which of the following is a goal of the Golden Period?
A. Provide written documentation from field care to receiving hospital.
B. Expedite the field care and transport of the patient.
C. Use a team approach for optimal patient care.
D. Use the XABCDE approach to patient assessment. - CORRECT ANSWER
- Question 4: B
One of your most importantresponsibilities as a prehospital carepractitioner is to
spend as little time onthe scene as possible and expedite yourfield care and
transport of the patient.Studies show that the time from injuryto arrival at the
appropriate site fordefinitive care is critical to survival.
1. You are called to the scene of a possible mass casualty motor vehicle collision
on the highway. Once you arrive on scene, what is your first priority?
A. Immediately begin triaging patients.
B. Treat the patient with the most visible blood loss.
C. Determine the need for additional resources.
D. Assess the scene and ensure it is safe. - CORRECT ANSWER - Question 1:
D
, Ensure safety for responders, bystanders, and patient(s). The first consideration
when approaching any scene is the safety of all emergency responders. When
EMS personnel become victims, they not only can no longer assist others, but
also add to the number of patients.
2. A trauma patient from the highway incident is holding her right arm, and you
note a significant amount of blood steadily flowing from a long gash. This is an
example of what type of hemorrhage?
A. Capillary bleeding
B. Venous bleeding
C. Arterial bleeding
D. Road rash - CORRECT ANSWER - Question 2: B
Venous bleeding typically results in a steady flow of dark red blood.
3. What is the best way to control the bleeding?
A. Direct pressure
B. Elevation of the arm above the heart
C. Tourniquet
D. Occlusive dressing - CORRECT ANSWER - Question 3: A
With venous bleeds, direct pressure isusually sufficient to stop the flow.
4. The patient is wearing long sleeves, and you are having trouble visualizing
the wound. What should you do?
A. Cut the cloth away from the site until the entire wound site is visible.
B. Leave the clothing in place. Put gauze over the wound.
C. Remove the patient's shirt.
D. Cut through the slash on the sleeve, and use the material as a makeshift
tourniquet. - CORRECT ANSWER - Question 4: A
Clothing can be quickly removed by cutting. You cannot treat what you cannot
see.
VERIFIED ANSWERS | LATEST EXAM
1. Which of the following requires you to develop a plan of action, initiate the
plan, reassess the plan as care for the patient moves forward, and adjust the plan
as the patient's condition or circumstances change?
A. Principles of PHTLS
B. The Golden Period
C. The XABCDE assessment
D. Critical thinking process - CORRECT ANSWER - Question 1: D
To help achieve the PHTLS goals, you will apply your critical thinking skills in
the field. Critical thinking in medicine is a process in which the healthcare
practitioner assesses the situation, the patient, and the resources available and
uses the information to decide on and provide the best care for the patient.
2. When using the XABCDE assessment, which of the following takes
precedence over all other actions?
A. Controlling severe bleeding from a limb or other compressible site
B. Airway stabilization and assessing circulatory status
C. Exposing the body to allow a thorough evaluation
D. Ensuring adequate breathing - CORRECT ANSWER - Question 2: A
The "X" placed before "ABCDE" in the primary survey refers to the need to
address exsanguinating hemorrhage immediately after establishing scene safety
and before addressing airway. Severe exsanguinating hemorrhage, particularly
arterial bleeding, has the potential to lead to loss of total or near total blood
volume in a relatively short period of time.
,3. Which of the following is the basis on which a patient's chance of survival is
maximized?
A. Preferences
B. Phases
C. Principles
D. Transport - CORRECT ANSWER - Question 3: C
The science of medicine provides the principles of medical care. Simply stated,
principles define the duties required of the prehospital care practitioner in
optimizing patient survival and outcome.
4. Which of the following is a goal of the Golden Period?
A. Provide written documentation from field care to receiving hospital.
B. Expedite the field care and transport of the patient.
C. Use a team approach for optimal patient care.
D. Use the XABCDE approach to patient assessment. - CORRECT ANSWER
- Question 4: B
One of your most importantresponsibilities as a prehospital carepractitioner is to
spend as little time onthe scene as possible and expedite yourfield care and
transport of the patient.Studies show that the time from injuryto arrival at the
appropriate site fordefinitive care is critical to survival.
1. You are called to the scene of a possible mass casualty motor vehicle collision
on the highway. Once you arrive on scene, what is your first priority?
A. Immediately begin triaging patients.
B. Treat the patient with the most visible blood loss.
C. Determine the need for additional resources.
D. Assess the scene and ensure it is safe. - CORRECT ANSWER - Question 1:
D
, Ensure safety for responders, bystanders, and patient(s). The first consideration
when approaching any scene is the safety of all emergency responders. When
EMS personnel become victims, they not only can no longer assist others, but
also add to the number of patients.
2. A trauma patient from the highway incident is holding her right arm, and you
note a significant amount of blood steadily flowing from a long gash. This is an
example of what type of hemorrhage?
A. Capillary bleeding
B. Venous bleeding
C. Arterial bleeding
D. Road rash - CORRECT ANSWER - Question 2: B
Venous bleeding typically results in a steady flow of dark red blood.
3. What is the best way to control the bleeding?
A. Direct pressure
B. Elevation of the arm above the heart
C. Tourniquet
D. Occlusive dressing - CORRECT ANSWER - Question 3: A
With venous bleeds, direct pressure isusually sufficient to stop the flow.
4. The patient is wearing long sleeves, and you are having trouble visualizing
the wound. What should you do?
A. Cut the cloth away from the site until the entire wound site is visible.
B. Leave the clothing in place. Put gauze over the wound.
C. Remove the patient's shirt.
D. Cut through the slash on the sleeve, and use the material as a makeshift
tourniquet. - CORRECT ANSWER - Question 4: A
Clothing can be quickly removed by cutting. You cannot treat what you cannot
see.
