PHTLS Post Test 9th Questions and
Answers9
Cavitation - ANSWERS-The displacement of tissue away from the path of a projectile, both
temporarily and permanently, is known as:
Velocity of the bodies involved - ANSWERS-The single most important factor in determining the
potential for injury due to energy exchange is:
These solutions will stay in the vascular space longer than water solutions, such as D5W -
ANSWERS-In the management of shock, isotonic crystalloid solutions, such as Ringer's, are
preferred because:
3 times the height of the patient - ANSWERS-With respect to the distance of a fall, which of the
following is a guideline for determining a critical fall?
Primary phase - ANSWERS-The phase of an explosion, or blast, in which hollow organs are
squeezed and may rupture is called the __________ phase.
Expose/Environment - ANSWERS-During the primary survey and management of a trauma
patient, the E in ABCDE stands for _________?
Golden period (hour) - ANSWERS-The time in which surgical intervention can make a difference
in patient outcome is the __________?
10 minutes - ANSWERS-In the absence of extenuating circumstances, the maximum amount of
time it should take to identify and manage immediate threats to life, prepare the patient for
transport and begin transport is _________?
, None of the above - ANSWERS-In which of the following situations is the use of a short spinal
immobilization device indicated?
Prior to being removed from the vehicle - ANSWERS-Your patient is a 32 year old man,
restrained driver of a vehicle that has been involved in a frontal impact with a concrete bridge
abutment. The patient is awake, but has difficulty answering questions due to shortness of
breath. His ventilatory rate is 30 per minute. Of the following choices, when is the first time the
patient's breath sounds should be checked?
Tidal volume 600 mL, ventilatory rate 12/minute - ANSWERS-Which of the following represents
adequate spontaneous ventilation in an adult?
None of the above - ANSWERS-Which of the following is 100% accurate in verifying
endotracheal tube placement?
1:4 - ANSWERS-When utilizing percutaneous transtracheal ventilation, the correct ration of lung
inflation to lung inflation time, in seconds, is:
All of the above - ANSWERS-Which of the following is a possible complication of using a
manually triggered oxygen powered device for ventilation?
Insertion of an oropharyngeal airway - ANSWERS-Which of the following procedures is
considered an essential airway
Stab wound to the chest - ANSWERS-Pericardial tamponade is most likely to occur in which of
the following situations?
2nd intercostal space, midclavicular line, just over top of the 3rd rib - ANSWERS-Which of the
following is the preferred site for needle decompression of a tension pneumothorax?
Answers9
Cavitation - ANSWERS-The displacement of tissue away from the path of a projectile, both
temporarily and permanently, is known as:
Velocity of the bodies involved - ANSWERS-The single most important factor in determining the
potential for injury due to energy exchange is:
These solutions will stay in the vascular space longer than water solutions, such as D5W -
ANSWERS-In the management of shock, isotonic crystalloid solutions, such as Ringer's, are
preferred because:
3 times the height of the patient - ANSWERS-With respect to the distance of a fall, which of the
following is a guideline for determining a critical fall?
Primary phase - ANSWERS-The phase of an explosion, or blast, in which hollow organs are
squeezed and may rupture is called the __________ phase.
Expose/Environment - ANSWERS-During the primary survey and management of a trauma
patient, the E in ABCDE stands for _________?
Golden period (hour) - ANSWERS-The time in which surgical intervention can make a difference
in patient outcome is the __________?
10 minutes - ANSWERS-In the absence of extenuating circumstances, the maximum amount of
time it should take to identify and manage immediate threats to life, prepare the patient for
transport and begin transport is _________?
, None of the above - ANSWERS-In which of the following situations is the use of a short spinal
immobilization device indicated?
Prior to being removed from the vehicle - ANSWERS-Your patient is a 32 year old man,
restrained driver of a vehicle that has been involved in a frontal impact with a concrete bridge
abutment. The patient is awake, but has difficulty answering questions due to shortness of
breath. His ventilatory rate is 30 per minute. Of the following choices, when is the first time the
patient's breath sounds should be checked?
Tidal volume 600 mL, ventilatory rate 12/minute - ANSWERS-Which of the following represents
adequate spontaneous ventilation in an adult?
None of the above - ANSWERS-Which of the following is 100% accurate in verifying
endotracheal tube placement?
1:4 - ANSWERS-When utilizing percutaneous transtracheal ventilation, the correct ration of lung
inflation to lung inflation time, in seconds, is:
All of the above - ANSWERS-Which of the following is a possible complication of using a
manually triggered oxygen powered device for ventilation?
Insertion of an oropharyngeal airway - ANSWERS-Which of the following procedures is
considered an essential airway
Stab wound to the chest - ANSWERS-Pericardial tamponade is most likely to occur in which of
the following situations?
2nd intercostal space, midclavicular line, just over top of the 3rd rib - ANSWERS-Which of the
following is the preferred site for needle decompression of a tension pneumothorax?
