PHTLS Pre & Post Test Carefully Structured
Questions With Correct Analyzed Answers
Graded A+ 2026
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,The displacement of tissue away from the path of a projectile, both temporarily and
permanently, is known as:
A. Conization
B. Cavitation
C. Crepitation
D. Contusion ANSWER >> B. Cavitation
The single most important factor in determining the potential for injury due to energy
exchange is:
A. Mass of the bodies involved
B. Velocity of the bodies involved
C. Density of the tissues involved
D. Surface area of the impact involved ANSWER >> B. Velocity of the bodies involved
In the management of shock, isotonic crystalloid solutions, such as Ringer's, are
preferred because:
2
,A. The protein molecules in crystalloid solutions act as volume expanders
B. These fluids draw interstitial fluid into the vascular space to enhance volume
C. These solutions will stay in the vascular space longer than water solutions, such as
D5W
D. Their pH enhance oxygen delivery to the tissues ANSWER >> C. These solutions will
stay in the vascular space longer than water solutions, such as D5W
With respect to the distance of a fall, which of the following is a guideline for determining
a critical fall?
A. 3 times the height of the patient
B. 2 times the height of the patient
C. 5 times the height of the patient
D. 1 ½ times the height of the patient ANSWER >> A. 3 times the height of the patient
The phase of an explosion, or blast, in which hollow organs are squeezed and may
rupture is called the __________ phase.
3
, A. Tertiary phase
B. Quaternary phase
C. Secondary phase
D. Primary phase ANSWER >> D. Primary phase
During the primary survey and management of a trauma patient, the E in ABCDE
stands for _________?
A. Edema
B. Eyes & ears
C. Expose/Environment
D. Electrical therapy ANSWER >> C. Expose/Environment
The time in which surgical intervention can make a difference in patient outcome is the
__________?
A. Golden period
B. Golden time
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Questions With Correct Analyzed Answers
Graded A+ 2026
1
,The displacement of tissue away from the path of a projectile, both temporarily and
permanently, is known as:
A. Conization
B. Cavitation
C. Crepitation
D. Contusion ANSWER >> B. Cavitation
The single most important factor in determining the potential for injury due to energy
exchange is:
A. Mass of the bodies involved
B. Velocity of the bodies involved
C. Density of the tissues involved
D. Surface area of the impact involved ANSWER >> B. Velocity of the bodies involved
In the management of shock, isotonic crystalloid solutions, such as Ringer's, are
preferred because:
2
,A. The protein molecules in crystalloid solutions act as volume expanders
B. These fluids draw interstitial fluid into the vascular space to enhance volume
C. These solutions will stay in the vascular space longer than water solutions, such as
D5W
D. Their pH enhance oxygen delivery to the tissues ANSWER >> C. These solutions will
stay in the vascular space longer than water solutions, such as D5W
With respect to the distance of a fall, which of the following is a guideline for determining
a critical fall?
A. 3 times the height of the patient
B. 2 times the height of the patient
C. 5 times the height of the patient
D. 1 ½ times the height of the patient ANSWER >> A. 3 times the height of the patient
The phase of an explosion, or blast, in which hollow organs are squeezed and may
rupture is called the __________ phase.
3
, A. Tertiary phase
B. Quaternary phase
C. Secondary phase
D. Primary phase ANSWER >> D. Primary phase
During the primary survey and management of a trauma patient, the E in ABCDE
stands for _________?
A. Edema
B. Eyes & ears
C. Expose/Environment
D. Electrical therapy ANSWER >> C. Expose/Environment
The time in which surgical intervention can make a difference in patient outcome is the
__________?
A. Golden period
B. Golden time
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