PHTLS 9TH ED. SELF-TEST EXAM QUESTIONS

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PHTLS 9TH ED. SELF-TEST EXAM QUESTIONS

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Question 1: You have a patient who is 35 weeks pregnant who was assaulted by her boyfriend. Patient is having severe abdominal pain described as "tearing" and on exam you note her abdomen is asymmetrical and believe you can feel the fetus through the abdominal wall. What condition do you suspect?

• Placenta previa
• Abruptio placenta
• Ruptured uterus
• Abdominal aortic aneurysm

Answer:

You have a patient who is 35 weeks pregnant who was assaulted by her boyfriend. Patient is having severe abdominal pain described as "tearing" and on exam you note her abdomen is asymmetrical and believe you can feel the fetus through the abdominal wall. What condition do you suspect?

• Placenta previa

• Abruptio placenta

• Ruptured uterus

• Abdominal aortic aneurysm

Question 2: In a patient with a suspected traumatic brain injury, what is the most concerning physical finding?

• BP 140/90
• Heart rate of 58
• Respiratory rate of 30
• Altered level of consciousness

Answer:

In a patient with a suspected traumatic brain injury, what is the most concerning physical finding?

• BP 140/90

• Heart rate of 58

• Respiratory rate of 30

• Altered level of consciousness

Question 3: 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?

• Stair chair
• Long board with full spine immobilization
• Scoop stretcher
• 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?

• Stair chair

• Long board with full spine immobilization

• Scoop stretcher

• Short immobilization device

Question 4: Units responding to a motor vehicle accident on the highway should consider which of the following as part of their pre-arrival assessment?

• Calling for more units to respond
• Weather conditions
• The need for immediate transport
• 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?

• Calling for more units to respond

• Weather conditions

• The need for immediate transport

• Post-exposure prophylaxis

Question 5: In a multi-system trauma patient, what is considered the best method for confirming proper placement of an endotracheal tube?

• Auscultation of the left upper abdominal quadrant
• Waveform capnography
• Presence of bilateral breath sounds
• Pulse oximetry

Answer:

In a multi-system trauma patient, what is considered the best method for confirming proper placement of an endotracheal tube?

• Auscultation of the left upper abdominal quadrant

• Waveform capnography

• Presence of bilateral breath sounds

• Pulse oximetry

Question 6: What is the most common cause of airway obstruction in the unresponsive trauma patient?

• Blood
• Teeth
• Tongue
• Vomitus

Answer:

What is the most common cause of airway obstruction in the unresponsive trauma patient?

• Blood

• Teeth

• Tongue

• Vomitus

Question 7: 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.Question 8: You are called to treat a patient who was knocked unconscious when he slipped and fell on a wet floor, striking his head. It is now several hours later. He is awake but confused, does not recall the incident and is vomiting with a headache. Which of the following injuries is most likely?

• Brain herniation
• Intracranial hemorrhage
• Diffuse axonal injury
• Concussion

Answer:

You are called to treat a patient who was knocked unconscious when he slipped and fell on a wet floor,