PHTLS Post test 9th edition Exam Questions and
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The displacement of tissue away B. Cavitation
from the path of a projectile, both
temporarily and permanently, is
known as:
A. Conization
B. Cavitation
C. Crepitation
D. Contusion
The single most important factor in B. Velocity of the bodies involved
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
,In the management of shock, C. These solutions will stay in the vascular space
isotonic crystalloid solutions, such as longer than water solutions, such as D5W
Ringer's, are preferred because:
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
With respect to the distance of a fall, A. 3 times the height of the patient
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
The phase of an explosion, or blast, D. Primary phase
in which hollow organs are squeezed
and may rupture is called the __________
phase.
A. Tertiary phase
B. Quaternary phase
C. Secondary phase
D. Primary phase
, During the primary survey and C. Expose/Environment
management of a trauma patient, the
E in ABCDE stands for _________?
A. Edema
B. Eyes & ears
C. Expose/Environment
D. Electrical therapy
The time in which surgical A. Golden period (hour)
intervention can make a difference in
patient outcome is the __________?
A. Golden period
B. Golden time
C. Golden era
D. Golden minutes
In the absence of extenuating B. 10 minutes
circumstances, the maximum amount
of time it should take to identify and
manage immediate threats to life,
prepare the patient for transport and
begin transport is _________?
A. 5 minutes
B. 10 minutes
C. 15 minutes
D. 30 minutes
answers with MULTIPLE CHOICES AND
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Terms in this set (75)
The displacement of tissue away B. Cavitation
from the path of a projectile, both
temporarily and permanently, is
known as:
A. Conization
B. Cavitation
C. Crepitation
D. Contusion
The single most important factor in B. Velocity of the bodies involved
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
,In the management of shock, C. These solutions will stay in the vascular space
isotonic crystalloid solutions, such as longer than water solutions, such as D5W
Ringer's, are preferred because:
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
With respect to the distance of a fall, A. 3 times the height of the patient
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
The phase of an explosion, or blast, D. Primary phase
in which hollow organs are squeezed
and may rupture is called the __________
phase.
A. Tertiary phase
B. Quaternary phase
C. Secondary phase
D. Primary phase
, During the primary survey and C. Expose/Environment
management of a trauma patient, the
E in ABCDE stands for _________?
A. Edema
B. Eyes & ears
C. Expose/Environment
D. Electrical therapy
The time in which surgical A. Golden period (hour)
intervention can make a difference in
patient outcome is the __________?
A. Golden period
B. Golden time
C. Golden era
D. Golden minutes
In the absence of extenuating B. 10 minutes
circumstances, the maximum amount
of time it should take to identify and
manage immediate threats to life,
prepare the patient for transport and
begin transport is _________?
A. 5 minutes
B. 10 minutes
C. 15 minutes
D. 30 minutes
