PHTLS PRE-TEST 9TH EDITION VERSION
1NV 50 QUESTIONS TEST BANK 2026
UPDATED QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
GRADED A+
⩥ Why are case studies important in the Hospital? Answer: It gives us
evidence based practice.
⩥ What is the definition of anaerobic metabolism? Answer: Without
Oxygen
⩥ When does hemorrhage control start in the trauma assessment?
Answer: Right away, first thing to be done.
⩥ Why do we needle decompress somebody? Answer: If there is an
increase work of breathing / Absent lung sounds / Inadequate perfusion
⩥ What is the easiest way to open the airway of a trauma patient?
Answer: Jaw Thrust
⩥ What is a problem with intubation? Answer: It requires a lot of
practice.
, ⩥ When you arrive on scene and find your patient with their airway full
of blood, how long should you suction for? Answer: Until the airway is
complete clear from blood.
⩥ What is the best way to confirm you have good a good ET Tube in
place? Answer: End Tidal
⩥ When should you start the secondary assessment on a trauma patient?
Answer: When time and situation allows.
⩥ What are some pre-arrival factors you should be considering upon
arrival to your designated call? Answer: Time of day / Weather /
Location / Hazards Involved / Possible additional needs
⩥ What is the main reason for a primary assessment on a trauma patient?
Answer: To identify and treat immediate life threats.
⩥ What is the most common type of shock and what is the main cause of
shock? Answer: Hemorrhagic Shock due to either uncontrolled internal /
external hemorrhage
⩥ When wanting to get a patient off scene quickly what is a piece of
equipment that is best suited for this situation? Answer: Scoop Stretcher
1NV 50 QUESTIONS TEST BANK 2026
UPDATED QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
GRADED A+
⩥ Why are case studies important in the Hospital? Answer: It gives us
evidence based practice.
⩥ What is the definition of anaerobic metabolism? Answer: Without
Oxygen
⩥ When does hemorrhage control start in the trauma assessment?
Answer: Right away, first thing to be done.
⩥ Why do we needle decompress somebody? Answer: If there is an
increase work of breathing / Absent lung sounds / Inadequate perfusion
⩥ What is the easiest way to open the airway of a trauma patient?
Answer: Jaw Thrust
⩥ What is a problem with intubation? Answer: It requires a lot of
practice.
, ⩥ When you arrive on scene and find your patient with their airway full
of blood, how long should you suction for? Answer: Until the airway is
complete clear from blood.
⩥ What is the best way to confirm you have good a good ET Tube in
place? Answer: End Tidal
⩥ When should you start the secondary assessment on a trauma patient?
Answer: When time and situation allows.
⩥ What are some pre-arrival factors you should be considering upon
arrival to your designated call? Answer: Time of day / Weather /
Location / Hazards Involved / Possible additional needs
⩥ What is the main reason for a primary assessment on a trauma patient?
Answer: To identify and treat immediate life threats.
⩥ What is the most common type of shock and what is the main cause of
shock? Answer: Hemorrhagic Shock due to either uncontrolled internal /
external hemorrhage
⩥ When wanting to get a patient off scene quickly what is a piece of
equipment that is best suited for this situation? Answer: Scoop Stretcher
