Prehospital Trauma Life Support ( PHTLS ) Review Test Questions and 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, first thing to be done.
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 a 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 complete clear from blood.
What is the best way to confirm you have good a good 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.
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, first thing to be done.
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 a 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 complete clear from blood.
What is the best way to confirm you have good a good 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.
