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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 pneumothorax?
a. Distended neck veins
b. Muffled heart sounds
c. Narrowed pulse pressure
d. Tracheal deviation towards the side of injury - correct answer ✅
Excessive fluid resuscitation of the trauma patient can result in which of
the following?
*a. Increased blood loss*
b. Decreased mortality
c. Earlier discharge from the hospital
d. A higher incidence of sepsis in the ICU
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A 30-year-old male is injured in a terror bombing. He experiences traumatic
amputation of his left leg at knee level. An improvised tourniquet was put in
place by bystanders. The victim is conscious and in severe pain. You first action
should be to do which of the following? - correct answer ✅Confirm the
tourniquet was properly applied.
Which of the following information is assessed during the secondary survey? -
correct answer ✅vitals
When caring for a trauma patient a principle is what is necessary for patient
improvement or survival. A preference is how the principle is achieved and
depends upon four factors. The factors used to accomplish the preference
in treating the patient include all except:
a. Condition of the patient
b. Equipment available
c. Situation that exists
d. Research information - correct answer ✅
When caring for a trauma patient a principle is what is necessary for patient
improvement or survival. A preference is how the principle is achieved and
depends upon four factors. The factors used to accomplish the preference in
treating the patient include all except:
a. Condition of the patient
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b. Equipment available
c. Situation that exists
*d. Research information*
Approximately 20% of all child abuse is the result of intentional burning. The
majority of the children intentionally burned are of what age?
a. 0 to 12 years of age
b. 5 to 6 years of age
c. 1 to 2 years of age
d. Less than 1 year of age - correct answer ✅
Approximately 20% of all child abuse is the result of intentional burning.
The majority of the children intentionally burned are of what age?
a. 0 to 12 years of age
b. 5 to 6 years of age
*c. 1 to 2 years of age*
d. Less than 1 year of age
In addition to glucose, what is required to maintain the metabolic processes of
life and energy production?
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a. Carbon monoxide
b. Krebs cells
c. Lymphocytes
d. Oxygen - correct answer ✅
In addition to glucose, what is required to maintain the metabolic
processes of life and energy production?
a. Carbon monoxide
b. Krebs cells
c. Lymphocytes
*d. Oxygen*
You respond to a patient who has sustained a stab wound to the left upper
thorax. She is barely responsive, pale and diaphoretic. Which of the following is
the most appropriate for transport?
a. Stair chair
b. Long board with full spine immobilization
c. Scoop stretcher
d. Short immobilization device - correct answer ✅
You respond to a patient who has sustained a stab wound to the left upper
thorax. She is barely responsive, pale and diaphoretic. Which of the following
is the most appropriate for transport?
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and Answers New Update 2023
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 pneumothorax?
a. Distended neck veins
b. Muffled heart sounds
c. Narrowed pulse pressure
d. Tracheal deviation towards the side of injury - correct answer ✅
Excessive fluid resuscitation of the trauma patient can result in which of
the following?
*a. Increased blood loss*
b. Decreased mortality
c. Earlier discharge from the hospital
d. A higher incidence of sepsis in the ICU
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A 30-year-old male is injured in a terror bombing. He experiences traumatic
amputation of his left leg at knee level. An improvised tourniquet was put in
place by bystanders. The victim is conscious and in severe pain. You first action
should be to do which of the following? - correct answer ✅Confirm the
tourniquet was properly applied.
Which of the following information is assessed during the secondary survey? -
correct answer ✅vitals
When caring for a trauma patient a principle is what is necessary for patient
improvement or survival. A preference is how the principle is achieved and
depends upon four factors. The factors used to accomplish the preference
in treating the patient include all except:
a. Condition of the patient
b. Equipment available
c. Situation that exists
d. Research information - correct answer ✅
When caring for a trauma patient a principle is what is necessary for patient
improvement or survival. A preference is how the principle is achieved and
depends upon four factors. The factors used to accomplish the preference in
treating the patient include all except:
a. Condition of the patient
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b. Equipment available
c. Situation that exists
*d. Research information*
Approximately 20% of all child abuse is the result of intentional burning. The
majority of the children intentionally burned are of what age?
a. 0 to 12 years of age
b. 5 to 6 years of age
c. 1 to 2 years of age
d. Less than 1 year of age - correct answer ✅
Approximately 20% of all child abuse is the result of intentional burning.
The majority of the children intentionally burned are of what age?
a. 0 to 12 years of age
b. 5 to 6 years of age
*c. 1 to 2 years of age*
d. Less than 1 year of age
In addition to glucose, what is required to maintain the metabolic processes of
life and energy production?
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, PHTLS 9th Ed. Self-test Questions and Answers New
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a. Carbon monoxide
b. Krebs cells
c. Lymphocytes
d. Oxygen - correct answer ✅
In addition to glucose, what is required to maintain the metabolic
processes of life and energy production?
a. Carbon monoxide
b. Krebs cells
c. Lymphocytes
*d. Oxygen*
You respond to a patient who has sustained a stab wound to the left upper
thorax. She is barely responsive, pale and diaphoretic. Which of the following is
the most appropriate for transport?
a. Stair chair
b. Long board with full spine immobilization
c. Scoop stretcher
d. Short immobilization device - correct answer ✅
You respond to a patient who has sustained a stab wound to the left upper
thorax. She is barely responsive, pale and diaphoretic. Which of the following
is the most appropriate for transport?
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