PHTLS 10TH EDITION POST TEST () UPDATED QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED ANSWERS, 100% GUARANTEE PASS
1.
The main goal of prehospital trauma care according to the PHTLS 10th Edition is
to minimize preventable deaths by focusing on what principle?
A) Rapid identification and correction of life-threatening conditions before
transport
B) Completing detailed on-scene documentation before treatment
C) Waiting for advanced resources before intervention
D) Performing all diagnostic tests at the scene
Correct Answer: A) Rapid identification and correction of life-threatening
conditions before transport
2.
During the primary survey, what is the correct sequence for assessing and
managing life threats?
A) Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Exposure (ABCDE)
B) Breathing, Airway, Circulation, Exposure, Disability
C) Circulation, Airway, Breathing, Disability, Exposure
D) Airway, Circulation, Disability, Breathing, Exposure
Correct Answer: A) Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Exposure
(ABCDE)
3.
,In trauma patients, the preferred airway management technique when a cervical
spine injury is suspected is:
A) Jaw-thrust maneuver without head tilt
B) Head tilt–chin lift
C) Blind finger sweep
D) Full hyperextension of the neck
Correct Answer: A) Jaw-thrust maneuver without head tilt
4.
What is the primary reason for using a rapid trauma assessment in the field?
A) To quickly locate and treat all immediate life-threatening injuries before
detailed examination
B) To replace the detailed secondary assessment
C) To perform hospital-level evaluation at the scene
D) To delay transport for thorough inspection
Correct Answer: A) To quickly locate and treat all immediate life-threatening
injuries before detailed examination
5.
The “Golden Hour” in trauma care emphasizes which concept?
A) The first 60 minutes after injury are critical for resuscitation and definitive care
B) The first hour of hospital observation
C) The time before dispatch arrives
D) The hour after the patient stabilizes
Correct Answer: A) The first 60 minutes after injury are critical for
resuscitation and definitive care
6.
,When assessing breathing, which finding indicates an immediate life threat
requiring intervention?
A) Absent or asymmetrical chest rise and fall
B) Equal breath sounds with normal rate
C) Mild shortness of breath but stable vitals
D) Slight nasal flaring without distress
Correct Answer: A) Absent or asymmetrical chest rise and fall
7.
What is the best method to control severe external bleeding according to current
trauma care standards?
A) Direct pressure using a gloved hand or dressing
B) Elevation of the limb only
C) Application of ice packs
D) Pressure points alone
Correct Answer: A) Direct pressure using a gloved hand or dressing
8.
When direct pressure fails to control extremity bleeding, what is the next
appropriate step?
A) Apply a commercial tourniquet proximal to the wound
B) Remove the dressing and start over
C) Wait until hospital arrival
D) Apply multiple layers of gauze only
Correct Answer: A) Apply a commercial tourniquet proximal to the wound
9.
In a patient with penetrating chest trauma showing absent breath sounds on one
side and tracheal deviation, what condition should you suspect?
, A) Tension pneumothorax
B) Simple pneumothorax
C) Hemothorax
D) Pulmonary embolism
Correct Answer: A) Tension pneumothorax
10.
For a trauma patient with suspected internal bleeding but stable vital signs, what is
the priority management step?
A) Rapid transport to a definitive trauma center with ongoing monitoring
B) Start CPR immediately
C) Administer oral fluids for hydration
D) Delay transport for IV setup
Correct Answer: A) Rapid transport to a definitive trauma center with
ongoing monitoring
11.
Which intervention provides the most rapid method of restoring oxygen delivery in
a hypovolemic trauma patient?
A) Maintaining airway and high-flow oxygen administration
B) Administering dextrose IV solution
C) Performing needle decompression
D) Applying splints to all extremities
Correct Answer: A) Maintaining airway and high-flow oxygen administration
12.
During the secondary assessment, what is the primary purpose of reassessing the
patient’s vital signs and interventions?
A) To identify trends that indicate improvement or deterioration in condition
B) To repeat all initial steps
AND VERIFIED ANSWERS, 100% GUARANTEE PASS
1.
The main goal of prehospital trauma care according to the PHTLS 10th Edition is
to minimize preventable deaths by focusing on what principle?
A) Rapid identification and correction of life-threatening conditions before
transport
B) Completing detailed on-scene documentation before treatment
C) Waiting for advanced resources before intervention
D) Performing all diagnostic tests at the scene
Correct Answer: A) Rapid identification and correction of life-threatening
conditions before transport
2.
During the primary survey, what is the correct sequence for assessing and
managing life threats?
A) Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Exposure (ABCDE)
B) Breathing, Airway, Circulation, Exposure, Disability
C) Circulation, Airway, Breathing, Disability, Exposure
D) Airway, Circulation, Disability, Breathing, Exposure
Correct Answer: A) Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Exposure
(ABCDE)
3.
,In trauma patients, the preferred airway management technique when a cervical
spine injury is suspected is:
A) Jaw-thrust maneuver without head tilt
B) Head tilt–chin lift
C) Blind finger sweep
D) Full hyperextension of the neck
Correct Answer: A) Jaw-thrust maneuver without head tilt
4.
What is the primary reason for using a rapid trauma assessment in the field?
A) To quickly locate and treat all immediate life-threatening injuries before
detailed examination
B) To replace the detailed secondary assessment
C) To perform hospital-level evaluation at the scene
D) To delay transport for thorough inspection
Correct Answer: A) To quickly locate and treat all immediate life-threatening
injuries before detailed examination
5.
The “Golden Hour” in trauma care emphasizes which concept?
A) The first 60 minutes after injury are critical for resuscitation and definitive care
B) The first hour of hospital observation
C) The time before dispatch arrives
D) The hour after the patient stabilizes
Correct Answer: A) The first 60 minutes after injury are critical for
resuscitation and definitive care
6.
,When assessing breathing, which finding indicates an immediate life threat
requiring intervention?
A) Absent or asymmetrical chest rise and fall
B) Equal breath sounds with normal rate
C) Mild shortness of breath but stable vitals
D) Slight nasal flaring without distress
Correct Answer: A) Absent or asymmetrical chest rise and fall
7.
What is the best method to control severe external bleeding according to current
trauma care standards?
A) Direct pressure using a gloved hand or dressing
B) Elevation of the limb only
C) Application of ice packs
D) Pressure points alone
Correct Answer: A) Direct pressure using a gloved hand or dressing
8.
When direct pressure fails to control extremity bleeding, what is the next
appropriate step?
A) Apply a commercial tourniquet proximal to the wound
B) Remove the dressing and start over
C) Wait until hospital arrival
D) Apply multiple layers of gauze only
Correct Answer: A) Apply a commercial tourniquet proximal to the wound
9.
In a patient with penetrating chest trauma showing absent breath sounds on one
side and tracheal deviation, what condition should you suspect?
, A) Tension pneumothorax
B) Simple pneumothorax
C) Hemothorax
D) Pulmonary embolism
Correct Answer: A) Tension pneumothorax
10.
For a trauma patient with suspected internal bleeding but stable vital signs, what is
the priority management step?
A) Rapid transport to a definitive trauma center with ongoing monitoring
B) Start CPR immediately
C) Administer oral fluids for hydration
D) Delay transport for IV setup
Correct Answer: A) Rapid transport to a definitive trauma center with
ongoing monitoring
11.
Which intervention provides the most rapid method of restoring oxygen delivery in
a hypovolemic trauma patient?
A) Maintaining airway and high-flow oxygen administration
B) Administering dextrose IV solution
C) Performing needle decompression
D) Applying splints to all extremities
Correct Answer: A) Maintaining airway and high-flow oxygen administration
12.
During the secondary assessment, what is the primary purpose of reassessing the
patient’s vital signs and interventions?
A) To identify trends that indicate improvement or deterioration in condition
B) To repeat all initial steps
