PHTLS PRE & POST TEST EXAM LATEST
In the normal child, which general statement is most accurate in comparison with the adult
patient?
A. Blood pressure is higher, hear rate is higher, and ventilatory rate is higher
B. Blood pressure is lower, heart rate is lower, and ventilatory rate is higher
C. Blood pressure is lower, heart rate is higher, and ventilatory rate is higher
D. Blood pressure is lower, heart rate is higher, and ventilatory rate is lower - Answer>>> C.
Blood pressure is lower, heart rate is higher, and ventilatory rate is higher
An adult male sustained a deep laceration to his distal thigh. Bright red blood is spurting from
the wound. Direct pressure is not controlling the bleeding. What is the most appropriate next
step?
A) Apply a topical hemostatic agent and transport
B) Apply a tourniquet and tighten it until bleeding stops
C) Elevate the leg and apply pressure to the femoral artery
D) Maintain direct pressure and transport immediately - Answer>>> B) Apply a tourniquet and
tighten it until bleeding stops
Which of the following patients is not indicated for spinal immobilization?
A. Intoxicated patient in a MVC
B. Patient who fell 8 feet and lost consciousness
C. Patient complaining of pain on palpation of the neck
D. Patient with a knife wound to the chest and a GCS of 15 - Answer>>> D. Patient with a knife
wound to the chest and a GCS of 15