PHTLS 10TH EDITION EXAM 2025| BRAND NEW ACTUAL EXAM
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1. Which of the following requires you to develop a plan of action, initiate the plan,
reassess the plan as care for the patient moves forward, and adjust the plan as the
patient's condition or circumstances change?
A. Principles of PHTLS
B. The Golden Period
C. The XABCDE assessment
D. Critical thinking process - correct answer - Question 1: D
To help achieve the PHTLS goals, you will apply your critical thinking skills in the field.
Critical thinking in medicine is a process in which the healthcare practitioner assesses the
situation, the patient, and the resources available and uses the information to decide on
and provide the best care for the patient.
2. When using the XABCDE assessment, which of the following takes precedence
over all other actions?
A. Controlling severe bleeding from a limb or other compressible site
B. Airway stabilization and assessing circulatory status
C. Exposing the body to allow a thorough evaluation
D. Ensuring adequate breathing - correct answer - Question 2: A
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The "X" placed before "ABCDE" in the primary survey refers to the need to address
exsanguinating hemorrhage immediately after establishing scene safety and before
addressing airway. Severe exsanguinating hemorrhage, particularly arterial bleeding, has
the potential to lead to loss of total or near total blood volume in a relatively short period
of time.
3. Which of the following is the basis on which a patient's chance of survival is
maximized?
A. Preferences
B. Phases
C. Principles
D. Transport - correct answer - Question 3: C
The science of medicine provides the principles of medical care. Simply stated, principles
define the duties required of the prehospital care practitioner in optimizing patient
survival and outcome.
4. Which of the following is a goal of the Golden Period?
A. Provide written documentation from field care to receiving hospital.
B. Expedite the field care and transport of the patient.
C. Use a team approach for optimal patient care.
D. Use the XABCDE approach to patient assessment. - correct answer - Question 4: B
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1. Which of the following requires you to develop a plan of action, initiate the plan,
reassess the plan as care for the patient moves forward, and adjust the plan as the
patient's condition or circumstances change?
A. Principles of PHTLS
B. The Golden Period
C. The XABCDE assessment
D. Critical thinking process - correct answer - Question 1: D
To help achieve the PHTLS goals, you will apply your critical thinking skills in the field.
Critical thinking in medicine is a process in which the healthcare practitioner assesses the
situation, the patient, and the resources available and uses the information to decide on
and provide the best care for the patient.
2. When using the XABCDE assessment, which of the following takes precedence
over all other actions?
A. Controlling severe bleeding from a limb or other compressible site
B. Airway stabilization and assessing circulatory status
C. Exposing the body to allow a thorough evaluation
D. Ensuring adequate breathing - correct answer - Question 2: A
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The "X" placed before "ABCDE" in the primary survey refers to the need to address
exsanguinating hemorrhage immediately after establishing scene safety and before
addressing airway. Severe exsanguinating hemorrhage, particularly arterial bleeding, has
the potential to lead to loss of total or near total blood volume in a relatively short period
of time.
3. Which of the following is the basis on which a patient's chance of survival is
maximized?
A. Preferences
B. Phases
C. Principles
D. Transport - correct answer - Question 3: C
The science of medicine provides the principles of medical care. Simply stated, principles
define the duties required of the prehospital care practitioner in optimizing patient
survival and outcome.
4. Which of the following is a goal of the Golden Period?
A. Provide written documentation from field care to receiving hospital.
B. Expedite the field care and transport of the patient.
C. Use a team approach for optimal patient care.
D. Use the XABCDE approach to patient assessment. - correct answer - Question 4: B
