PHTLS 10th edition
JBLearning QUESTIONS AND
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What type of burn should be treated as a life or limb threatening injury due to constriction of
the injured tissues? - CORRECT ANSWER-Circumferential
Which type of shock includes neurogenic and anaphylactic shock? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Distributive
An anxious 54-year-old female complains of chest pain. She hit the steering wheel after a car
crash at highway speeds. Her sternum is red and tender. Vital signs are BP 100/68, P 112, R 28
clear, SpO2 92%. What should you suspect? - CORRECT ANSWER-Cardiac contusion
An 82-year-old male fell in the shower 3 days ago and now only responds to painful stimuli. The
nurse's aide at the assisted living facility was unable to wake the patient for breakfast. Vital
signs are BP 170/72, R 26 and irregular, P 58, BGL 150 mg/dL (8.2 mmol/L), Glasgow Coma Scale
score of 5 (E1, V1, M3). What should you do? - CORRECT ANSWER-Check if the patient has
advance directives or a MOLST form.
, Upon examining a 43-year-old male, you note unequal breath sounds. What is a sign or
symptom of a simple pneumothorax? - CORRECT ANSWER-Shortness of breath, decreased lung
sounds on affected side
A 16-year-old male complains of chest pain and difficulty taking a deep breath. He was
assaulted with a metal pipe. He has unilateral chest rise and crepitus over the injured area.
What should you do? - CORRECT ANSWER-Apply high-flow oxygen.
A 78-year-old female was 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? - CORRECT ANSWER-Move patient to a warm environment.
An adult patient was involved in a motorcycle accident. Why should you remove his or her
helmet? - CORRECT ANSWER-To manage the airway
A 13-year-old male was riding on an all-terrain vehicle when he drove into a wire fence. He is
sitting on the ground with a towel over his lower face. He has an open jaw fracture. What is
your primary concern? - CORRECT ANSWER-Obstruction of the airway
A 25-year-old female has a gunshot wound to the abdomen. Vital signs are BP 80/40, P 122, R
18 with clear, equal lung sounds. What is the most appropriate IV fluid to administer? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Warmed lactated Ringer's
Which of the following physiological changes associated with aging may contribute to an
increased incidence of falls among the elderly? - CORRECT ANSWER-Declining visual acuity
A 24-year-old construction worker amputated his thumb. How should you manage the
amputation? - CORRECT ANSWER-Wrap in moistened gauze.
A 23-year-old male was skateboarding down a ramp when he flipped over and landed on his
head. He is clenching his jaw and you are unable to insert an oral airway. He thrashes his head
JBLearning QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED CORRECT
ANSWERS GRADED A+
[LATEST 2026-2027] 100%
GUARANTEED PASS
.
What type of burn should be treated as a life or limb threatening injury due to constriction of
the injured tissues? - CORRECT ANSWER-Circumferential
Which type of shock includes neurogenic and anaphylactic shock? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Distributive
An anxious 54-year-old female complains of chest pain. She hit the steering wheel after a car
crash at highway speeds. Her sternum is red and tender. Vital signs are BP 100/68, P 112, R 28
clear, SpO2 92%. What should you suspect? - CORRECT ANSWER-Cardiac contusion
An 82-year-old male fell in the shower 3 days ago and now only responds to painful stimuli. The
nurse's aide at the assisted living facility was unable to wake the patient for breakfast. Vital
signs are BP 170/72, R 26 and irregular, P 58, BGL 150 mg/dL (8.2 mmol/L), Glasgow Coma Scale
score of 5 (E1, V1, M3). What should you do? - CORRECT ANSWER-Check if the patient has
advance directives or a MOLST form.
, Upon examining a 43-year-old male, you note unequal breath sounds. What is a sign or
symptom of a simple pneumothorax? - CORRECT ANSWER-Shortness of breath, decreased lung
sounds on affected side
A 16-year-old male complains of chest pain and difficulty taking a deep breath. He was
assaulted with a metal pipe. He has unilateral chest rise and crepitus over the injured area.
What should you do? - CORRECT ANSWER-Apply high-flow oxygen.
A 78-year-old female was 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? - CORRECT ANSWER-Move patient to a warm environment.
An adult patient was involved in a motorcycle accident. Why should you remove his or her
helmet? - CORRECT ANSWER-To manage the airway
A 13-year-old male was riding on an all-terrain vehicle when he drove into a wire fence. He is
sitting on the ground with a towel over his lower face. He has an open jaw fracture. What is
your primary concern? - CORRECT ANSWER-Obstruction of the airway
A 25-year-old female has a gunshot wound to the abdomen. Vital signs are BP 80/40, P 122, R
18 with clear, equal lung sounds. What is the most appropriate IV fluid to administer? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Warmed lactated Ringer's
Which of the following physiological changes associated with aging may contribute to an
increased incidence of falls among the elderly? - CORRECT ANSWER-Declining visual acuity
A 24-year-old construction worker amputated his thumb. How should you manage the
amputation? - CORRECT ANSWER-Wrap in moistened gauze.
A 23-year-old male was skateboarding down a ramp when he flipped over and landed on his
head. He is clenching his jaw and you are unable to insert an oral airway. He thrashes his head
