ITLS 9TH EDITION QUESTIONS ANSWERS 2026/2027 ||
TRAUMA LIFE SUPPORT REVIEW || VERIFIED QUESTIONS
& ANSWERS || HIGH-YIELD STUDY GUIDE || COMPLETE
TEST BANK || GRADED A+
Upon arrival at a trauma scene, you should complete a(n) - CORRECT
ANSWER -Scene Size-up
pg 2
Prolonged scene times may reflect: - CORRECT ANSWER -Ineffective
team collaboration
pg 34
Which of the following indicates a state of hyperventilation? - CORRECT
ANSWER -An end tidal CO2 level less than 30 mmHG
pg 79
A 23 year old female fell from a 2nd floor balcony. Upon arrival, you find her
lying in the grass. She responds to verbal commands and your assessment
reveals flat neck veins, & normal chest/abdomen/pelvic examinations. Vital
signs are: BP 74/40, P 54 & Weak, and R 16. You should suspect: -
CORRECT ANSWER -Relative hypovolemic (high-space) shock
pg 161
Rationale: The condition causing the vascular space to be too large for a normal
amount of blood has been called "shock", or relative hypovolemia. Neurogenic
shock, commonly called spinal shock, is a form of relative hypovolemia. The
clinical presentation of neurogenic shock differs from hemorrhagic shock in that
there is no catecholamine release and this no pallor (vasoconstriction),
tachycardia, or sweating. The patient will have a decreased BP but the HR will
be normal or slow, and the skin is usually warm, dry and pink
, An unresponsive 34 y/o female was struck by a vehicle. You observe
Asymmetrical chest wall movement with a flail segment on the right. Following
delegation of c-spine control and opening the airway, you should? -
CORRECT ANSWER -Stabilize the chest wall
pg 131
Which of the following regarding PT positioning for external jugular
cannulation is Incorrect? - CORRECT ANSWER -Elevate the head to
distend the vein and prevent air embolism.
pg 178
Rationale: The PT must be in the supine position, preferably head down, to
distend the vein and prevent air embolism.
Which of the following set of vital signs is most compatible with a diagnosis of
isolated traumatic brain injury with increasing ICP? - CORRECT ANSWER
-BP 170/100, P 50
pg 193
Rationale: When the ICP increases, the systemic BP increases to try to preserve
blood flow to the brain. The body senses the rise in systemic BP, and this
triggers a drop in the pulse rate as the body tries to lower the systemic BP
Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding spinal motion
restriction? - CORRECT ANSWER -Neck traction should be applied to
extend the neck upward during cervical collar application
pg 219
A 15 y/o male was stabbed and has an abdominal evisceration. The PT is A/O,
BP 112/68, P 94, R18. You should? - CORRECT ANSWER -Prepare PT
for transport & establish vascular access during transport.
TRAUMA LIFE SUPPORT REVIEW || VERIFIED QUESTIONS
& ANSWERS || HIGH-YIELD STUDY GUIDE || COMPLETE
TEST BANK || GRADED A+
Upon arrival at a trauma scene, you should complete a(n) - CORRECT
ANSWER -Scene Size-up
pg 2
Prolonged scene times may reflect: - CORRECT ANSWER -Ineffective
team collaboration
pg 34
Which of the following indicates a state of hyperventilation? - CORRECT
ANSWER -An end tidal CO2 level less than 30 mmHG
pg 79
A 23 year old female fell from a 2nd floor balcony. Upon arrival, you find her
lying in the grass. She responds to verbal commands and your assessment
reveals flat neck veins, & normal chest/abdomen/pelvic examinations. Vital
signs are: BP 74/40, P 54 & Weak, and R 16. You should suspect: -
CORRECT ANSWER -Relative hypovolemic (high-space) shock
pg 161
Rationale: The condition causing the vascular space to be too large for a normal
amount of blood has been called "shock", or relative hypovolemia. Neurogenic
shock, commonly called spinal shock, is a form of relative hypovolemia. The
clinical presentation of neurogenic shock differs from hemorrhagic shock in that
there is no catecholamine release and this no pallor (vasoconstriction),
tachycardia, or sweating. The patient will have a decreased BP but the HR will
be normal or slow, and the skin is usually warm, dry and pink
, An unresponsive 34 y/o female was struck by a vehicle. You observe
Asymmetrical chest wall movement with a flail segment on the right. Following
delegation of c-spine control and opening the airway, you should? -
CORRECT ANSWER -Stabilize the chest wall
pg 131
Which of the following regarding PT positioning for external jugular
cannulation is Incorrect? - CORRECT ANSWER -Elevate the head to
distend the vein and prevent air embolism.
pg 178
Rationale: The PT must be in the supine position, preferably head down, to
distend the vein and prevent air embolism.
Which of the following set of vital signs is most compatible with a diagnosis of
isolated traumatic brain injury with increasing ICP? - CORRECT ANSWER
-BP 170/100, P 50
pg 193
Rationale: When the ICP increases, the systemic BP increases to try to preserve
blood flow to the brain. The body senses the rise in systemic BP, and this
triggers a drop in the pulse rate as the body tries to lower the systemic BP
Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding spinal motion
restriction? - CORRECT ANSWER -Neck traction should be applied to
extend the neck upward during cervical collar application
pg 219
A 15 y/o male was stabbed and has an abdominal evisceration. The PT is A/O,
BP 112/68, P 94, R18. You should? - CORRECT ANSWER -Prepare PT
for transport & establish vascular access during transport.
