PHTLS Final 8th edition
Care of the trauma patient in the field is an involving science and should be evidence-based. As lifelong learners,
we must be prepared to adapt our practices based on research. This is because research may lead to which of the
following?
Change in our current practices
In trauma care, a Principle is defined as which of the
following? What needs to be done
In addition to oxygen what is required to maintain the metabolic processes of life and energy
production? Glucose
You respond for a patient who is sustained a GSW to the right upper thorax he is barely responsive, pale, and
diaphoretic which of the following is most appropriate for transport?
Scoop stretcher
Units responding to a motor vehicle accident on the highway should consider which of the following as part of their
pre-arrival assessment?
Weather conditions
The most appropriate for airway maneuver for trauma patients as which of the
following? Trauma jaw thrust
Endotracheal intubation is a technique that requires which of the
following? Substantial training to maintain proficiency
Which of the following indicates that a trauma patient is having trouble
breathing? The patient breathing is noticeable
The patient presents with a blunt trauma injury to the chest. On exam, he has absent breath sounds on the one side of
his chest and respiratory distress which additional sign would indicate that the patient has a tension pneumothorax?
Hemodynamic compromise
In addition to direct pressure, tourniquets and immobilizing fractures, which of the following is most effective by
controlling hemorrhage
Hemostatic agents
Which of the following is a preventable cause of secondary brain
injury? Systemic hypoxia
You're call to treat a patient who was knocked unconscious when he slipped and fell on a wet floor striking his
head. it is now several hours later he is awake but confused, does not recall the incident, and is vomiting with a
headache. which of the following injuries is most likely?
Concussion
Which of the following findings indicate the need for immobilization when using a selective spinal
immobilization protocol? Pain or tenderness along the spine
Which of the following patients should be treated first in a blast-related multiple
patients situation? A 30-year-old female with altered level of consciousness and
decreased capillary refill
Excessive fluid resuscitation of the trauma patient can result in which of the
following? Increase blood loss
Care of the trauma patient in the field is an involving science and should be evidence-based. As lifelong learners,
we must be prepared to adapt our practices based on research. This is because research may lead to which of the
following?
Change in our current practices
In trauma care, a Principle is defined as which of the
following? What needs to be done
In addition to oxygen what is required to maintain the metabolic processes of life and energy
production? Glucose
You respond for a patient who is sustained a GSW to the right upper thorax he is barely responsive, pale, and
diaphoretic which of the following is most appropriate for transport?
Scoop stretcher
Units responding to a motor vehicle accident on the highway should consider which of the following as part of their
pre-arrival assessment?
Weather conditions
The most appropriate for airway maneuver for trauma patients as which of the
following? Trauma jaw thrust
Endotracheal intubation is a technique that requires which of the
following? Substantial training to maintain proficiency
Which of the following indicates that a trauma patient is having trouble
breathing? The patient breathing is noticeable
The patient presents with a blunt trauma injury to the chest. On exam, he has absent breath sounds on the one side of
his chest and respiratory distress which additional sign would indicate that the patient has a tension pneumothorax?
Hemodynamic compromise
In addition to direct pressure, tourniquets and immobilizing fractures, which of the following is most effective by
controlling hemorrhage
Hemostatic agents
Which of the following is a preventable cause of secondary brain
injury? Systemic hypoxia
You're call to treat a patient who was knocked unconscious when he slipped and fell on a wet floor striking his
head. it is now several hours later he is awake but confused, does not recall the incident, and is vomiting with a
headache. which of the following injuries is most likely?
Concussion
Which of the following findings indicate the need for immobilization when using a selective spinal
immobilization protocol? Pain or tenderness along the spine
Which of the following patients should be treated first in a blast-related multiple
patients situation? A 30-year-old female with altered level of consciousness and
decreased capillary refill
Excessive fluid resuscitation of the trauma patient can result in which of the
following? Increase blood loss
