PHTLS 10th Edition exam Questions and Answers
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A 27 year old female has Significant external hemorrhage
multi system trauma.
Which life threat is your
first priority?
Which type of skull Basilar
fracture will cause leakage
of cerebrospinal fluid from
the ears and nose?
A 78 year old female was Move patient to a warm environment
involved in a minor car
crash. She is shivering and
exhibits repetitive
questioning. She is a type
II diabetic and takes a
daily anticoagulant. What
should your initial
treatment be?
, A 14 year old male Epidural
suffered from helmet-to-
helmet contact during a
football game followed by
a 30 second period of
unconsciousness. Initial
exam shows that he is
awake but slow to
respond. He is nauseated
and has a headache. He
becomes unresponsive
during transport.
Examination of the pupils
reveals a left pupil that is
dilated and not reactive.
What type of hemorrhage
should you suspect?
An 80 year old female fell Subdural hematoma
down a flight of stairs 3
days ago. Today the family
reports she has a
headache and is "going in
and out of consciousness."
Vital signs are BP 170/72, R
26 and irregular, HR 62,
BGL 150 mg/dL (8.3
mol/L). What should you
suspect?
An adult patient was To manage the airway
involved in a motorcycle
accident. Why should you
remove his or her helmet?
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Terms in this set (50)
A 27 year old female has Significant external hemorrhage
multi system trauma.
Which life threat is your
first priority?
Which type of skull Basilar
fracture will cause leakage
of cerebrospinal fluid from
the ears and nose?
A 78 year old female was Move patient to a warm environment
involved in a minor car
crash. She is shivering and
exhibits repetitive
questioning. She is a type
II diabetic and takes a
daily anticoagulant. What
should your initial
treatment be?
, A 14 year old male Epidural
suffered from helmet-to-
helmet contact during a
football game followed by
a 30 second period of
unconsciousness. Initial
exam shows that he is
awake but slow to
respond. He is nauseated
and has a headache. He
becomes unresponsive
during transport.
Examination of the pupils
reveals a left pupil that is
dilated and not reactive.
What type of hemorrhage
should you suspect?
An 80 year old female fell Subdural hematoma
down a flight of stairs 3
days ago. Today the family
reports she has a
headache and is "going in
and out of consciousness."
Vital signs are BP 170/72, R
26 and irregular, HR 62,
BGL 150 mg/dL (8.3
mol/L). What should you
suspect?
An adult patient was To manage the airway
involved in a motorcycle
accident. Why should you
remove his or her helmet?
