PHTLS 2 EXAM QUESTIONS

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PHTLS 2 EXAM QUESTIONS

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Question 1: Which of the following is a severe burn in a 65-year-old patient?

A)Superficial burn to 30% of the body surface area B)Full-thickness burn to 1% of the body surface area C)Partial-thickness burn to 20% of the body surface area D)Second-degree burn covering 10% of the body surface area

Answer:

Partial thickensss burn to 20% Question 2: An organ or tissue might better resist damage from hypoperfusion if the: body's demand for oxygen is markedly increased.body's temperature is considerably less than 98.6°F (37.0°C).systolic arterial blood pressure is at least 60 mm Hg.heart rate is maintained at more than 100 beats/min.

Answer:

Bodys temperature is considerably less

Question 3: Which of the following is

not considered a basic technique when controlling bleeding?A)Pack the wound with a hemostatic impregnated gauze.B)Apply a cervical collar and place the patient on a long backboard.C)Apply a tourniquet to an extremity above the level of the bleeding.D)Apply direct pressure over the wound with a dry, sterile dressing.

Answer:

Apply cerrvical collar

Question 4: If direct pressure fails to immediately stop severe bleeding from an extremity, you

should apply:

additional sterile dressings.a splint and elevate the extremity.a tourniquet proximal to the injury.digital pressure to a proximal artery.

Answer:

TQ

Question 5: Which of the following would be the

least likely cause of an altered level of consciousness in a patient with a burn?Hypertension Hypoglycemia Hypoperfusion Head injury

Answer:

Hypertension Question 6: A partial-thickness burn involves the outer layer of skin and a portion of the: epidermis.fatty layer.muscle fascial dermal layer.

Answer:

Dermal layer

Question 7: Which of the following statements regarding hemophilia is correct?

A)Hemophilia is defined as a total lack of platelets.B)Patients with hemophilia might bleed spontaneously.C)Hemophiliacs take aspirin to enhance blood clotting.D)Approximately 25% of the population has hemophilia.

Answer:

might bleed spontaneously Question 8: A 56-year-old male has an incomplete avulsion to his right forearm. After controlling

any bleeding from the wound, you should:

carefully probe the wound to determine if the bleeding is venous or arterial.carefully remove the avulsed flap and wrap it in a moist, sterile trauma dressing.replace the avulsed flap to its original position and cover it with a sterile dressing.thoroughly irrigate the wound with sterile water and cover it with a sterile dressing.

Answer:

Replace the avulsed flap to its orginal position and cover it with a sterile dressing Question 9: A utility worker was trimming branches and was electrocuted when he accidentally cut a high-power line. He fell approximately 20 feet and is lying unresponsive on the ground; the

power line is lying across his chest. You should:

rapidly assess the patient after ensuring that the power line is not live.apply insulated gloves and assume manual control of his cervical spine.quickly but carefully move the patient away from the power line.manually stabilize his head as your partner assesses for breathing.

Answer:

Rapidly assess the patient after ensuring that the power line is not live Question 10: Blood stasis, changes in the vessel wall, and certain medications affect the: systolic blood pressure exclusively.ability of the blood to effectively clot.ability of red blood cells to carry oxygen.white blood cells' ability to fight infection.

Answer:

Ability of the blood to effectively clot Question 11: Burns are classified according to: A)depth and extent.B)location and pain.C)degree and location.D)extent and location.

Answer:

Depth and extent

Question 12: Which of the following findings would be the

most significant when assessing a patient with possible internal bleeding?The patient had a stroke five years prior.The patient has not eaten in 24 hours.The patient takes rivaroxaban (Xarelto).The patient has a history of hypertension

Answer:

Pt takes rivaroxban

Question 13: A hematoma develops when: A)small amounts of blood leak into the epidermis.B)large blood vessels beneath the skin are damaged.C)severe swelling compromises arterial circulation.D)cells and small vessels in the dermis are damaged.

Answer:

large blood vessels beneath thhe skin are damaged Question 14: A 67-year-old male presents with weakness, dizziness, and melena that began approximately two days ago. He denies a history of trauma. His blood pressure is 90/50 mm Hg and his pulse is 120 beats/min and thready. You should be most

suspicious that this patient is experiencing:

A)an aortic aneurysm.B)acute appendicitis.C)gastrointestinal bleeding.D)intrathoracic hemorrhaging.

Answer:

GI Bleed Question 15: After blunt trauma to the abdomen, a 21-year-old female complains of diffuse abdominal pain and pain to the left shoulder. Your assessment reveals that her abdomen is distended and tender to palpation. On the basis of these findings, you should be most

suspicious of injury to the:

kidneys.spleen.pancreas.gallbladder.

Answer:

Spleen

Question 16: What is the approximate blood volume of an 80-kg adult male?

5.25 L

6.0 L

6.25 L

6.50 L

Answer:

not 5.25L