PHTLS 9th Ed. Self-test 2026 with complete solution

PHTLS 9th Ed. Self-test 2026 with complete solution

PHTLS 9th Ed. Self-test 2026 with

complete solution

A 30 year old male is injured in a terror bombing. He experiences traumatic amputation

of his left leg at knee level. An improvised tourniquet was put in place by bystanders.

The victim is conscious and in severe pain. You first action should be to do which of the

following? Answer- Confirm the tourniquet was properly applied.

Which of the following information is assessed during the secondary survey? Answervitals

When caring for a trauma patient a principle is what is necessary for patient

improvement or survival. A preference is how the principle is achieved and depends

upon four factors. The factors used to accomplish the preference in treating the patient

include all except:

a. Condition of the patient

b. Equipment available

c. Situation that exists

d. Research information Answer- When caring for a trauma patient a principle is what is

necessary for patient improvement or survival. A preference is how the principle is

achieved and depends upon four factors. The factors used to accomplish the preference

in treating the patient include all except:

a. Condition of the patient

b. Equipment available

c. Situation that exists

*d. Research information*

Approximately 20% of all child abuse is the result of intentional burning. The majority of

the children intentionally burned are of what age?

a. 0 to 12 years of age

b. 5 to 6 years of age

c. 1 to 2 years of age

d. Less than 1 year of age Answer- Approximately 20% of all child abuse is the result of

intentional burning. The majority of the children intentionally burned are of what age?

a. 0 to 12 years of age

b. 5 to 6 years of age

*c. 1 to 2 years of age*

d. Less than 1 year of age

In addition to glucose, what is required to maintain the metabolic processes of life and

energy production?

a. Carbon monoxide

b. Krebs cells

c. Lymphocytes

d. Oxygen Answer- In addition to glucose, what is required to maintain the metabolic

processes of life and energy production?

a. Carbon monoxide

b. Krebs cells

c. Lymphocytes

*d. Oxygen*

You respond to a patient who has sustained a stab wound to the left upper thorax. She

is barely responsive, pale and diaphoretic. Which of the following is the most

appropriate for transport?

a. Stair chair

b. Long board with full spine immobilization

c. Scoop stretcher

d. Short immobilization device Answer- You respond to a patient who has sustained a

stab wound to the left upper thorax. She is barely responsive, pale and diaphoretic.

Which of the following is the most appropriate for transport?

a. Stair chair

b. Long board with full spine immobilization

*c. Scoop stretcher*

d. Short immobilization device

Units responding to a motor vehicle accident on the highway should consider which of

the following as part of their pre-arrival assessment?

a. Calling for more units to respond

b. Weather conditions

c. The need for immediate transport

d. Post-exposure prophylaxis Answer- Units responding to a motor vehicle accident on

the highway should consider which of the following as part of their pre-arrival

assessment?

a. Calling for more units to respond

*b. Weather conditions*

c. The need for immediate transport

d. Post-exposure prophylaxis

The most appropriate airway maneuver in the initial management of a trauma patient is

which of the following?

a. Head tilt, chin lift

b. Supraglottic airway

c. Trauma jaw thrust

d. Oropharyngeal airway Answer- The most appropriate airway maneuver in the initial

management of a trauma patient is which of the following?

a. Head tilt, chin lift

b. Supraglottic airway