PHTLS STUDY GUIDE EXAM QUESTIONS

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PHTLS STUDY GUIDE EXAM QUESTIONS

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Question 1: While caring for a patient who was involved in an altercation, he vomits and his airway is totally obstructed with vomitus and blood. What is the maximum amount of time that you can suction his airway?

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until his airways clear Question 2: In addition to using appropriately sized equipment, frequently reassessing the patient, employee age- appropriate immobilization techniques, prehospital providers should do which of the following one managing pediatric patients?

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preserve body heat Question 3: Which of the following best guides the decision to provide spinal immobilization?

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history and complaint Question 4: When approaching a trauma patient what is the first assessment that must be made?

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scene safe

Question 5: Care of the trauma patient in the field is an evolving science and should be evidence-based. As lifelong learners, we must be prepared to adapt our practices based on research. This is because research may lead to the following?

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change in our current practices

Question 6: What is the most common type of shock resulting from trauma?

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hemorrhagic Question 7: EMS response for a patient who has sustained a blunt injury to the head. She had a period consciousness followed by a brief period of consciousness and then became unresponsive just as EMS arrived. Based solely on this information, what is the most likely injury?

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epidural hematoma Question 8: Which of the following patients should be treated first in a blast-related multiple patient situation?

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a 30-year-old female with altered level of consciousness and a decreased capillary refill

Question 9: Which of the following best describes shock?

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a state on inadequate energy production Question 10: Units responding to a motor vehicle accident on the highway should consider which of the following as part of their pre-arrival assessment?

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weather conditions Question 11: What is the best method for confirming proper placement of an endotracheal tube in a trauma patient that has a palpable pulse?

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capnography

Question 12: Which of the following is a golden principle of trauma care?

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provide adequate pain relief

Question 13: In trauma care, a principle is defined as which of the following?

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what needs to be done Question 14: What is the most common cause of death from trauma patients over 75 years of age?

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falls Question 15: What is most likely source of hemorrhage in a patient with unexplainable signs of shock?

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intra-abdominal injury Question 16: In addition to direct pressure, tourniquets and immobilizing fractures, which of the following is most effective by controlling hemorrhage?

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hemostatic agents Question 17: Endotracheal intubation is a technique that requires which of the following?

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substantial training to maintain proficiency Question 18: Which of the following signs of shock is not found during the primary survey?

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low blood pressure measurement Question 19: The prehospital assessment of the trauma patient begins with which of the following?

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information provided by dispatch

Question 20: Spinal cord injuries can lead to hypotension due to which of the following physiologic changes?

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vasodilation below the level of injury

Question 21: Which subset of patients compensates for blood loss the longest?

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pediatrics Question 22: You respond foe a patient who has sustained a GSW to the right upper thorax he is barely responsive, pale, and diaphoretic which of the following is most appropriate for transport?

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scoop stretcher Question 23: Which of the following indicates that a trauma patient is having trouble breathing?

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the patient breathing is noticeable Question 24: After falling from the third story at construction site, a 27-year-old male is found in contrast with unequal pupils and regular respirations. Which of the following is the most appropriate rate of ventilations?

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20 BPM

Question 25: EMS response for patient involved in a motor vehicle VS car collision. The patient is unresponsive with vital signs of BP 82/palpation, RR of 24, and pulse of 128. What is the most likely type of shock?

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hypovolemic Question 26: A patient who sustained extensive blunt trauma to his trunk has absent lung sounds on the right, marked respiratory distress, tachycardia and hypotension. What is the most appropriate intervention?

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needle decompression