PHTLS Pre-Test 2026/2027 Preparation Exam With
Complete Questions And 100% Correct Detailed
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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:
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.
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
Complete Questions And 100% Correct Detailed
Answers| Updated Version!
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:
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.
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
