Prehospital Trauma Life Support PHTLS Exam Prep Bank PHTLS Selftest answered Latest 2026 Verified Latest Update
PHTLS Exam Prep Bank with Verified Selftest Answers 2026 | Complete Verified Answer Set Inadequate Perfusion / Energy production at the cellular level. - answer - Shock Why are case studies important in the Hospital? - answer - It gives us evidence based practice. What is the definition of anaerobic metabolism? - answer - Without Oxygen When does hemorrhage control start in the trauma assessment? - answer - Right away, first thing to be done. Why do we needle decompress somebody? - answer - If there is an increase work of breathing / Absent lung sounds / Inadequate perfusion What is the easiest way to open the airway of a trauma patient? - answer - Jaw Thrust What is a problem with intubation? - answer - It requires a lot of practice. When you arrive on scene and find your patient with their airway full of blood, how long should you suction for? - answer - Until the airway is complete clear from blood. What is the best way to confirm you have good a good ET Tube in place? - answer - End Tidal When should you start the secondary assessment on a trauma patient? - answer - When time and situation allows. What are some pre-arrival factors you should be considering upon arrival to your designated call? - answer - Time of day / Weather / Location / Hazards Involved / Possible additional needs What is the main reason for a primary assessment on a trauma patient? - answer - To identify and treat immediate life threats. What is the most common type of shock and what is the main cause of shock? - answer - Hemorrhagic Shock due to either uncontrolled internal / external hemorrhage When wanting to get a patient off scene quickly what is a piece of equipment that is best suited for this situation? - answer - Scoop Stretcher What is the first thing that should be treated on a trauma patient? And once that is treated what should you focus on next? - answer - First treat the ABC's then any other immediate life threats What is one of the earliest signs you may see on a patient who is starting to go into shock? - answer - Increased Ventilatory Rate When you show up on scene and find your patient bleeding out, what are the two steps you should take to take care of that bleeding situation? - answer - Step 1 = direct pressure / step 2 = apply tourniquet What do you want your Blood Pressure to be at if you have a trauma patient? - answer - Systolic Blood Pressure of 80 What do you want your blood pressure to be for neurogenic patients? - answer - Systolic Blood Pressure of 90 What is the goal as prehospital providers that we want to establish for our patients? - answer - Restore and maintain airway, ventilation, oxygenation, circulation, and quick transport time for trauma patients. Two of the most important prehospital maneuvers are those that provide and maintain __________________________ patency and ______________________ ventilation. - answer - Airway Patency and Pulmonary Ventilation Refers to the process by which oxygen concentration increases within a tissue. - answer - Oxygenation Mechanical exchange of air between the outside environment and the alveoli of the lungs. - answer - Ventilation Are critical steps in minimizing the overall brain injury and improving the likelihood of good outcome. - answer - Ensure a patent airway / Maintaining patients oxygenation / Supporting Ventilation What two functions does the respiratory system serve? - answer - Provide Oxygen to red blood cells / Remove Carbon Dioxide from the body Process by which oxygen enters the bloodstream and Carbon Dioxide is removed. - answer - Gas Exchange With each breath, how much air does the average adult approximately take in? - answer - 500 ml of air The space in which the air is held that never actually makes it to the alveoli is called what? - answer - Dead Space Air What is the primary muscle used for breathing? - answer - The Diaphragm Damage that occurs at the moment of impact - a
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