Prehospital Trauma Life Support 2022
( PHTLS ) Review Test Questions and
Answers
Inadequate Perfusion / Energy production at the cellular level. - Correct Answer Shock
Why are case studies important in the Hospital? - Correct Answer It gives us evidence
based practice.
What is the definition of anaerobic metabolism? - Correct Answer Without Oxygen
When does hemorrhage control start in the trauma assessment? - Correct Answer
Right away, first thing to be done.
Why do we needle decompress somebody? - Correct 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? - Correct Answer Jaw
Thrust
What is a problem with intubation? - Correct 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? - Correct 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? - Correct
Answer End Tidal
When should you start the secondary assessment on a trauma patient? - Correct
Answer When time and situation allows.
What are some pre-arrival factors you should be considering upon arrival to your
designated call? - Correct Answer Time of day / Weather / Location / Hazards
Involved / Possible additional needs
What is the main reason for a primary assessment on a trauma patient? - Correct
Answer To identify and treat immediate life threats.
What is the most common type of shock and what is the main cause of shock? -
Correct Answer Hemorrhagic Shock due to either uncontrolled internal / external
hemorrhage
( PHTLS ) Review Test Questions and
Answers
Inadequate Perfusion / Energy production at the cellular level. - Correct Answer Shock
Why are case studies important in the Hospital? - Correct Answer It gives us evidence
based practice.
What is the definition of anaerobic metabolism? - Correct Answer Without Oxygen
When does hemorrhage control start in the trauma assessment? - Correct Answer
Right away, first thing to be done.
Why do we needle decompress somebody? - Correct 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? - Correct Answer Jaw
Thrust
What is a problem with intubation? - Correct 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? - Correct 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? - Correct
Answer End Tidal
When should you start the secondary assessment on a trauma patient? - Correct
Answer When time and situation allows.
What are some pre-arrival factors you should be considering upon arrival to your
designated call? - Correct Answer Time of day / Weather / Location / Hazards
Involved / Possible additional needs
What is the main reason for a primary assessment on a trauma patient? - Correct
Answer To identify and treat immediate life threats.
What is the most common type of shock and what is the main cause of shock? -
Correct Answer Hemorrhagic Shock due to either uncontrolled internal / external
hemorrhage
