PHTLS pre test 8th edition Questions And Answer
You arrive at the scene of a motor vehicle collision in which a vehicle struck a tree. Which is the best
indicator of potential injury?
-circumference of vehicle
-diameter of the tree
-mass of the vehicle
-speed of the vehicle - Correct answer-speed of the vehicle
the potential for death or serious injury is greatest in which of the following motor vehicle collisions?
-down and under
-ejection from vehicle
-lateral compression
-up and over - Correct answer-ejection from vehicle
bilateral femur fractures are most often associated with which type of motorcycle crash? - Correct
answer-head-on impact
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
, Care of the trauma patient in the field is an evolving science and should be evidence-based. As lifelong
learners, we must be prepared to adapt our practices based on research. This is because research may
lead to, what? - Correct answer-changes in our current practices (p.11)
In trauma care, a 'principle' is defined as, what? - Correct answer-what needs to be done (p.34)
In addition to oxygen, what is required to maintain the metabolic processes of life and energy
production? - Correct answer-glucose
You respond for a patient who has sustained a GSW to the right upper thorax. He is barely responsive,
pale, and diaphoretic. What device is most appropriate for transport? - Correct answer-scoop stretcher
Units responding to a motor vehicle accident on the highway should consider what, as part of their pre-
arrival assessment? - Correct answer-weather conditions
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
You arrive at the scene of a motor vehicle collision in which a vehicle struck a tree. Which is the best
indicator of potential injury?
-circumference of vehicle
-diameter of the tree
-mass of the vehicle
-speed of the vehicle - Correct answer-speed of the vehicle
the potential for death or serious injury is greatest in which of the following motor vehicle collisions?
-down and under
-ejection from vehicle
-lateral compression
-up and over - Correct answer-ejection from vehicle
bilateral femur fractures are most often associated with which type of motorcycle crash? - Correct
answer-head-on impact
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
, Care of the trauma patient in the field is an evolving science and should be evidence-based. As lifelong
learners, we must be prepared to adapt our practices based on research. This is because research may
lead to, what? - Correct answer-changes in our current practices (p.11)
In trauma care, a 'principle' is defined as, what? - Correct answer-what needs to be done (p.34)
In addition to oxygen, what is required to maintain the metabolic processes of life and energy
production? - Correct answer-glucose
You respond for a patient who has sustained a GSW to the right upper thorax. He is barely responsive,
pale, and diaphoretic. What device is most appropriate for transport? - Correct answer-scoop stretcher
Units responding to a motor vehicle accident on the highway should consider what, as part of their pre-
arrival assessment? - Correct answer-weather conditions
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
