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Core Domains
1. Prehospital Trauma Assessment and Management
2. Airway, Breathing, and Circulation Interventions
3. Hemorrhage Control and Shock Management
4. Traumatic Brain and Spinal Cord Injury
5. Orthopedic Trauma and Fracture Stabilization
6. Pediatric and Geriatric Trauma Considerations
7. Multi-System Trauma and Critical Decision-Making
8. Scene Safety, Triage, and Risk Assessment
9. Evidence-Based Trauma Care Protocols
10.Patient Transport and Operational Logistics
Introduction
ThisPHTLS Renewal Examis designed to rigorously evaluate advanced
prehospital trauma care competencies. Candidates are challenged to synthesize
complex clinical data, analyze dynamic patient scenarios, and evaluate the optimal
interventions under real-world conditions. The assessment emphasizes
decision-making that integrates evidence-based practice, safety considerations, and
patient-centered outcomes, ensuring readiness for high-stakes trauma
environments.
,Questions 1–35
1.A 35-year-old male presents with a deep laceration to his forearm with bright
red, spurting blood. He is alert but anxious. Initial application of direct pressure
slows but does not stop the bleeding. What is the most appropriate next step?
A. Apply a pressure dressing over the wound
B. Elevate the limb above the heart and monitor
C. Apply a tourniquet proximal to the wound[Correct Answer]
D. Administer IV fluids immediately
Rationale:While direct pressure is first-line, uncontrolled arterial bleeding that
continues despite pressure requires a tourniquet. Elevation alone is insufficient for
arterial hemorrhage, a pressure dressing may not achieve hemostasis, and IV
fluids address shock but do not stop active bleeding.
2.During a motor vehicle collision response, a patient exhibits paradoxical chest
movement and severe respiratory distress. SpO₂ is 88%. Which intervention
provides the highest immediate benefit?
A. Place the patient in a supine position
B. Apply a bulky dressing to stabilize the flail segment[Correct Answer]
C. Administer high-flow oxygen via non-rebreather mask
D. Begin CPR
Rationale:Stabilization of a flail chest with a bulky dressing improves ventilation
mechanics and reduces pain. Oxygen supports oxygenation but does not address
the mechanical impairment. Supine positioning may worsen respiration. CPR is
indicated only if there is cardiac arrest.
,3.A 28-year-old woman fell from a second-story balcony. She is hypotensive,
tachycardic, and has a distended abdomen. Which action should be prioritized?
A. Initiate rapid transport and consider permissive hypotension[Correct Answer]
B. Begin aggressive IV fluid resuscitation to normalize BP
C. Perform a complete secondary survey at the scene
D. Immobilize the cervical spine and extremities
Rationale:Suspected intra-abdominal hemorrhage requires rapid transport;
aggressive fluids may worsen bleeding. Secondary survey is important but
secondary to life-threatening shock. Cervical spine immobilization is standard, but
rapid transport takes priority given hypotension.
4.A patient with a known seizure disorder is found postictal after a witnessed
tonic-clonic seizure. Vitals: BP 118/74, HR 112, RR 18. Which is the most
appropriate management?
A. Immediate IV benzodiazepine administration
B. Place in the recovery position and monitor[Correct Answer]
C. Rapid transport to the nearest trauma center
D. Initiate CPR
Rationale:Postictal patients are typically managed with airway protection and
monitoring. IV medications are indicated during active seizures. CPR is
unnecessary as vital signs are stable, and rapid transport is indicated only if
complications arise.
, 5.You arrive at a scene where a patient has a single gunshot wound to the chest, is
cyanotic, and has absent breath sounds on the left. What is the most immediate
life-saving intervention?
A. Apply a sterile occlusive dressing with three-sided tape[CorrectAnswer]
B. Perform needle decompression on the right side
C. Administer high-flow oxygen and monitor
D. Begin chest compressions
Rationale:A sucking chest wound with absent breath sounds indicates a tension
pneumothorax risk. A three-sided occlusive dressing allows air to escape and
prevents tension buildup. Needle decompression may be indicated if signs of
tension develop. Oxygen and CPR do not address the underlying pneumothorax.
6.A 45-year-old construction worker fell onto a rebar, impaling his thigh. He is
conscious and hypotensive. The best prehospital intervention is:
A. Remove the object and apply direct pressure
B. Stabilize the object in place and control external bleeding[Correct Answer]
C. Apply a tourniquet at the distal thigh
D. Begin aggressive IV fluids before transport
Rationale:Impaled objects should not be removed in the field unless they obstruct
airway or CPR. Stabilizing and controlling bleeding minimizes additional injury.
Tourniquet may be required if bleeding is uncontrollable but is not first-line. IV
fluids support perfusion but do not stop hemorrhage.
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Core Domains
1. Prehospital Trauma Assessment and Management
2. Airway, Breathing, and Circulation Interventions
3. Hemorrhage Control and Shock Management
4. Traumatic Brain and Spinal Cord Injury
5. Orthopedic Trauma and Fracture Stabilization
6. Pediatric and Geriatric Trauma Considerations
7. Multi-System Trauma and Critical Decision-Making
8. Scene Safety, Triage, and Risk Assessment
9. Evidence-Based Trauma Care Protocols
10.Patient Transport and Operational Logistics
Introduction
ThisPHTLS Renewal Examis designed to rigorously evaluate advanced
prehospital trauma care competencies. Candidates are challenged to synthesize
complex clinical data, analyze dynamic patient scenarios, and evaluate the optimal
interventions under real-world conditions. The assessment emphasizes
decision-making that integrates evidence-based practice, safety considerations, and
patient-centered outcomes, ensuring readiness for high-stakes trauma
environments.
,Questions 1–35
1.A 35-year-old male presents with a deep laceration to his forearm with bright
red, spurting blood. He is alert but anxious. Initial application of direct pressure
slows but does not stop the bleeding. What is the most appropriate next step?
A. Apply a pressure dressing over the wound
B. Elevate the limb above the heart and monitor
C. Apply a tourniquet proximal to the wound[Correct Answer]
D. Administer IV fluids immediately
Rationale:While direct pressure is first-line, uncontrolled arterial bleeding that
continues despite pressure requires a tourniquet. Elevation alone is insufficient for
arterial hemorrhage, a pressure dressing may not achieve hemostasis, and IV
fluids address shock but do not stop active bleeding.
2.During a motor vehicle collision response, a patient exhibits paradoxical chest
movement and severe respiratory distress. SpO₂ is 88%. Which intervention
provides the highest immediate benefit?
A. Place the patient in a supine position
B. Apply a bulky dressing to stabilize the flail segment[Correct Answer]
C. Administer high-flow oxygen via non-rebreather mask
D. Begin CPR
Rationale:Stabilization of a flail chest with a bulky dressing improves ventilation
mechanics and reduces pain. Oxygen supports oxygenation but does not address
the mechanical impairment. Supine positioning may worsen respiration. CPR is
indicated only if there is cardiac arrest.
,3.A 28-year-old woman fell from a second-story balcony. She is hypotensive,
tachycardic, and has a distended abdomen. Which action should be prioritized?
A. Initiate rapid transport and consider permissive hypotension[Correct Answer]
B. Begin aggressive IV fluid resuscitation to normalize BP
C. Perform a complete secondary survey at the scene
D. Immobilize the cervical spine and extremities
Rationale:Suspected intra-abdominal hemorrhage requires rapid transport;
aggressive fluids may worsen bleeding. Secondary survey is important but
secondary to life-threatening shock. Cervical spine immobilization is standard, but
rapid transport takes priority given hypotension.
4.A patient with a known seizure disorder is found postictal after a witnessed
tonic-clonic seizure. Vitals: BP 118/74, HR 112, RR 18. Which is the most
appropriate management?
A. Immediate IV benzodiazepine administration
B. Place in the recovery position and monitor[Correct Answer]
C. Rapid transport to the nearest trauma center
D. Initiate CPR
Rationale:Postictal patients are typically managed with airway protection and
monitoring. IV medications are indicated during active seizures. CPR is
unnecessary as vital signs are stable, and rapid transport is indicated only if
complications arise.
, 5.You arrive at a scene where a patient has a single gunshot wound to the chest, is
cyanotic, and has absent breath sounds on the left. What is the most immediate
life-saving intervention?
A. Apply a sterile occlusive dressing with three-sided tape[CorrectAnswer]
B. Perform needle decompression on the right side
C. Administer high-flow oxygen and monitor
D. Begin chest compressions
Rationale:A sucking chest wound with absent breath sounds indicates a tension
pneumothorax risk. A three-sided occlusive dressing allows air to escape and
prevents tension buildup. Needle decompression may be indicated if signs of
tension develop. Oxygen and CPR do not address the underlying pneumothorax.
6.A 45-year-old construction worker fell onto a rebar, impaling his thigh. He is
conscious and hypotensive. The best prehospital intervention is:
A. Remove the object and apply direct pressure
B. Stabilize the object in place and control external bleeding[Correct Answer]
C. Apply a tourniquet at the distal thigh
D. Begin aggressive IV fluids before transport
Rationale:Impaled objects should not be removed in the field unless they obstruct
airway or CPR. Stabilizing and controlling bleeding minimizes additional injury.
Tourniquet may be required if bleeding is uncontrollable but is not first-line. IV
fluids support perfusion but do not stop hemorrhage.
