PHTLS STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS &
VALID CORRECT ANSWERS
Inadequate perfusion/energy production at the cellular level. - Correct Answer ✔✔
Shock
Why are case studies important in the hospital? - Correct Answer ✔✔ It gives us
evidence based practice.
What is the definition of anaerobic metabolism? - Correct Answer ✔✔ Without oxygen
When does hemorrhage control start in the trauma assessment? - Correct Answer ✔✔
Right away.
Why do we needle decompress somebody? - Correct 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? - Correct Answer ✔✔
Jaw thrust
What is the problem with intubation? - Correct 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? - Correct Answer ✔✔ Until the airway is clear from blood. Ten
seconds
What is the best way to confirm you have the ET tube in place? - Correct Answer ✔✔
End tidal
When should you start the secondary assessment on a trauma patient? - Correct
Answer ✔✔ When time and situation allows
What are some pre-arrival factors you should be considering upon arrival to your
designated call? - Correct Answer ✔✔ Time of day, weather, location, hazards and
possible additional needs
What is the main reason for a primary assessment on a trauma patient? - Correct
Answer ✔✔ To identify and treat immediate life threats
What is the most common type of shock and what is the main cause of shock? - Correct
Answer ✔✔ Hemorrhagic shock due to either uncontrolled internal/external hemorrhage
VALID CORRECT ANSWERS
Inadequate perfusion/energy production at the cellular level. - Correct Answer ✔✔
Shock
Why are case studies important in the hospital? - Correct Answer ✔✔ It gives us
evidence based practice.
What is the definition of anaerobic metabolism? - Correct Answer ✔✔ Without oxygen
When does hemorrhage control start in the trauma assessment? - Correct Answer ✔✔
Right away.
Why do we needle decompress somebody? - Correct 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? - Correct Answer ✔✔
Jaw thrust
What is the problem with intubation? - Correct 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? - Correct Answer ✔✔ Until the airway is clear from blood. Ten
seconds
What is the best way to confirm you have the ET tube in place? - Correct Answer ✔✔
End tidal
When should you start the secondary assessment on a trauma patient? - Correct
Answer ✔✔ When time and situation allows
What are some pre-arrival factors you should be considering upon arrival to your
designated call? - Correct Answer ✔✔ Time of day, weather, location, hazards and
possible additional needs
What is the main reason for a primary assessment on a trauma patient? - Correct
Answer ✔✔ To identify and treat immediate life threats
What is the most common type of shock and what is the main cause of shock? - Correct
Answer ✔✔ Hemorrhagic shock due to either uncontrolled internal/external hemorrhage
