Prehospital Trauma Life Support ( PHTLS ) Review Test
Questions(Answered)
Inadequate Perfusion / Energy production at the cellular level.
Shock
Why are case studies important in the Hospital?
It gives us evidence based practice.
What is the definition of anaerobic metabolism?
Without Oxygen
When does hemorrhage control start in the trauma assessment?
Right away, first thing to be done.
Why do we needle decompress somebody?
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?
Jaw Thrust
What is a problem with intubation?
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?
Until the airway is complete clear from blood.
What is the best way to confirm you have good a good ET Tube in place?
End Tidal
When should you start the secondary assessment on a trauma patient?
When time and situation allows.
What are some pre-arrival factors you should be considering upon arrival to your
designated call?
Time of day / Weather / Location / Hazards Involved / Possible additional needs
What is the main reason for a primary assessment on a trauma patient?
To identify and treat immediate life threats.
What is the most common type of shock and what is the main cause of shock?
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?
Scoop Stretcher
What is the first thing that should be treated on a trauma patient? And once that is
treated what should you focus on next?
First treat the ABC's then any other immediate life threats
What is one of the earliest signs you may see on a patient who is starting to go into
shock?
Increased Ventilatory Rate
When you show up on scene and find your patient bleeding out, what are the two steps
you should take to take care of that bleeding situation?
Step 1 = direct pressure / step 2 = apply tourniquet
Questions(Answered)
Inadequate Perfusion / Energy production at the cellular level.
Shock
Why are case studies important in the Hospital?
It gives us evidence based practice.
What is the definition of anaerobic metabolism?
Without Oxygen
When does hemorrhage control start in the trauma assessment?
Right away, first thing to be done.
Why do we needle decompress somebody?
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?
Jaw Thrust
What is a problem with intubation?
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?
Until the airway is complete clear from blood.
What is the best way to confirm you have good a good ET Tube in place?
End Tidal
When should you start the secondary assessment on a trauma patient?
When time and situation allows.
What are some pre-arrival factors you should be considering upon arrival to your
designated call?
Time of day / Weather / Location / Hazards Involved / Possible additional needs
What is the main reason for a primary assessment on a trauma patient?
To identify and treat immediate life threats.
What is the most common type of shock and what is the main cause of shock?
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?
Scoop Stretcher
What is the first thing that should be treated on a trauma patient? And once that is
treated what should you focus on next?
First treat the ABC's then any other immediate life threats
What is one of the earliest signs you may see on a patient who is starting to go into
shock?
Increased Ventilatory Rate
When you show up on scene and find your patient bleeding out, what are the two steps
you should take to take care of that bleeding situation?
Step 1 = direct pressure / step 2 = apply tourniquet
