PHTLS - POST TEST, 8TH EDITION QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Care of the trauma patient in the field is an evolving 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, what? - ✔changes in our current
practices (p.11)
In trauma care, a 'principle' is defined as, what? - ✔what needs to be done (p.34)
In addition to oxygen, what is required to maintain the metabolic processes of life and
energy production? - ✔glucose
You respond for a patient who has sustained a GSW to the right upper thorax. He is
barely responsive, pale, and diaphoretic. What device is most appropriate for transport?
- ✔scoop stretcher
Units responding to a motor vehicle accident on the highway should consider what, as
part of their pre-arrival assessment? - ✔weather conditions
The most appropriate airway maneuver for trauma patients is what technique? - ✔jaw
thrust maneuver
Endo-tracheal in-tubation is a technique that requires, what? - ✔substantial training, to
maintain proficiency
What indicates that a trauma patient is having trouble breathing? - ✔the patient's
breathing is noticeable
A patient presents with, a blunt trauma injury to the chest. On exam, he has absent
breath sounds on one side of his chest and respiratory distress. Which additional sign
would indicate that the patient has a tension pneumo-thorax? - ✔hemo-dynamic
compromise (proper blood flow is being prevented)
In addition to direct pressure, tourniquets, and immobilizing fractures, what is
considered most effective when controlling hemorrhage? - ✔hemo-static agents
What is a preventable cause of secondary brain injury? - ✔systemic hypoxia
You're called 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 and he is awake but
confused, does not recall the incident, and is vomiting with a headache. What injury is
he most likely to have suffered? - ✔concussion
What findings would indicate the need for immobilization when using a selective spinal
immobilization protocol? - ✔pain or tenderness along the spine
ANSWERS
Care of the trauma patient in the field is an evolving 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, what? - ✔changes in our current
practices (p.11)
In trauma care, a 'principle' is defined as, what? - ✔what needs to be done (p.34)
In addition to oxygen, what is required to maintain the metabolic processes of life and
energy production? - ✔glucose
You respond for a patient who has sustained a GSW to the right upper thorax. He is
barely responsive, pale, and diaphoretic. What device is most appropriate for transport?
- ✔scoop stretcher
Units responding to a motor vehicle accident on the highway should consider what, as
part of their pre-arrival assessment? - ✔weather conditions
The most appropriate airway maneuver for trauma patients is what technique? - ✔jaw
thrust maneuver
Endo-tracheal in-tubation is a technique that requires, what? - ✔substantial training, to
maintain proficiency
What indicates that a trauma patient is having trouble breathing? - ✔the patient's
breathing is noticeable
A patient presents with, a blunt trauma injury to the chest. On exam, he has absent
breath sounds on one side of his chest and respiratory distress. Which additional sign
would indicate that the patient has a tension pneumo-thorax? - ✔hemo-dynamic
compromise (proper blood flow is being prevented)
In addition to direct pressure, tourniquets, and immobilizing fractures, what is
considered most effective when controlling hemorrhage? - ✔hemo-static agents
What is a preventable cause of secondary brain injury? - ✔systemic hypoxia
You're called 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 and he is awake but
confused, does not recall the incident, and is vomiting with a headache. What injury is
he most likely to have suffered? - ✔concussion
What findings would indicate the need for immobilization when using a selective spinal
immobilization protocol? - ✔pain or tenderness along the spine
