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PHTLS PRE & POST TEST | COMPLETE TRAUMA LIFE
SUPPORT QUESTIONS & VERIFIED ANSWERS 2026
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 factor used to establish
the preference in treating the patient include all except: - ANSWER -
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? -
ANSWER -1 to 2 years of age
In addition to glucose, what is required to maintain the metabolic
processes of life and energy production? - ANSWER -oxygen
you response to a patient who has sustained a stab wound to the left
upper thorax. she is barley responsive, pale and diaphoretic. Which of
the following is the most appropriate for transport? - ANSWER -scoop
stretcher
Units responding to a motor vehicle accident on the highway should
consider which of the following as part of their pre-arrival assessment?
- ANSWER -weather conditions
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The most appropriate airway maneuver in the initial management of a
trauma patient is which of the following? - ANSWER -trauma jaw thrust
When verifying ET Tube placement on a perfusing patient, the "Gold
standard" of monitoring is considered to be? - ANSWER -waveform
capnography
A patent presents with a blunt trauma injury to the chest. On exam, he
has absent sounds on one side of his chest and respiratory distress.
Which additional sign would indicate that the patient has a tension
pneumothorax? - ANSWER -distended neck veins
Hemostatic agents should be used for excessive bleeding when direct
pressure alone does not work. The proper way to use the most
hemostatic agents is which of the following? - ANSWER -placing the
agent property into the wound and holding direct pressure
of the following, which is preventable cause of secondary brain injury
addressable during the transport phase? - ANSWER -systemic hypoxia
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 recalled the incident, and is
vomiting which a headache. Which of the following inures is most
likely? - ANSWER -concussion
PHTLS PRE & POST TEST | COMPLETE TRAUMA LIFE
SUPPORT QUESTIONS & VERIFIED ANSWERS 2026
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 factor used to establish
the preference in treating the patient include all except: - ANSWER -
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? -
ANSWER -1 to 2 years of age
In addition to glucose, what is required to maintain the metabolic
processes of life and energy production? - ANSWER -oxygen
you response to a patient who has sustained a stab wound to the left
upper thorax. she is barley responsive, pale and diaphoretic. Which of
the following is the most appropriate for transport? - ANSWER -scoop
stretcher
Units responding to a motor vehicle accident on the highway should
consider which of the following as part of their pre-arrival assessment?
- ANSWER -weather conditions
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The most appropriate airway maneuver in the initial management of a
trauma patient is which of the following? - ANSWER -trauma jaw thrust
When verifying ET Tube placement on a perfusing patient, the "Gold
standard" of monitoring is considered to be? - ANSWER -waveform
capnography
A patent presents with a blunt trauma injury to the chest. On exam, he
has absent sounds on one side of his chest and respiratory distress.
Which additional sign would indicate that the patient has a tension
pneumothorax? - ANSWER -distended neck veins
Hemostatic agents should be used for excessive bleeding when direct
pressure alone does not work. The proper way to use the most
hemostatic agents is which of the following? - ANSWER -placing the
agent property into the wound and holding direct pressure
of the following, which is preventable cause of secondary brain injury
addressable during the transport phase? - ANSWER -systemic hypoxia
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 recalled the incident, and is
vomiting which a headache. Which of the following inures is most
likely? - ANSWER -concussion
