PHTLS Post Test 9th
The phase of an explosion, or blast, in which hollow organs are squeezed and may
rupture is called the __________ phase.
- CORRECT ANSWER-Primary phase
During the primary survey and management of a trauma patient, the E in ABCDE stands
for _________?
- CORRECT ANSWER-Expose/Environment
The time in which surgical intervention can make a difference in patient outcome is the
__________?
- CORRECT ANSWER-Golden period (hour)
In the absence of extenuating circumstances, the maximum amount of time it should
take to identify and manage immediate threats to life, prepare the patient for transport
and begin transport is _________?
- CORRECT ANSWER-10 minutes
In which of the following situations is the use of a short spinal immobilization device
indicated?
- CORRECT ANSWER-None of the above
Your patient is a 32 year old man, restrained driver of a vehicle that has been involved in
a frontal impact with a concrete bridge abutment. The patient is awake, but has difficulty
answering questions due to shortness of breath. His ventilatory rate is 30 per minute. Of
the following choices, when is the first time the patient's breath sounds should be
checked?
- CORRECT ANSWER-Prior to being removed from the vehicle
, Which of the following represents adequate spontaneous ventilation in an adult?
- CORRECT ANSWER-Tidal volume 600 mL, ventilatory rate 12/minute
Which of the following is 100% accurate in verifying endotracheal tube placement?
- CORRECT ANSWER-None of the above
When utilizing percutaneous transtracheal ventilation, the correct ration of lung inflation
to lung inflation time, in seconds, is:
- CORRECT ANSWER-1:4
Which of the following is a possible complication of using a manually triggered oxygen
powered device for ventilation?
- CORRECT ANSWER-All of the above
Which of the following procedures is considered an essential airway - CORRECT
ANSWER-Insertion of an oropharyngeal airway
Pericardial tamponade is most likely to occur in which of the following situations?
- CORRECT ANSWER-Stab wound to the chest
The displacement of tissue away from the path of a projectile, both temporarily and
permanently, is known as:
- CORRECT ANSWER-Cavitation
The single most important factor in determining the potential for injury due to energy
exchange is: - CORRECT ANSWER-Velocity of the bodies involved
In the management of shock, isotonic crystalloid solutions, such as Ringer's, are
preferred because:
- CORRECT ANSWER-These solutions will stay in the vascular space longer than
water solutions, such as D5W
The phase of an explosion, or blast, in which hollow organs are squeezed and may
rupture is called the __________ phase.
- CORRECT ANSWER-Primary phase
During the primary survey and management of a trauma patient, the E in ABCDE stands
for _________?
- CORRECT ANSWER-Expose/Environment
The time in which surgical intervention can make a difference in patient outcome is the
__________?
- CORRECT ANSWER-Golden period (hour)
In the absence of extenuating circumstances, the maximum amount of time it should
take to identify and manage immediate threats to life, prepare the patient for transport
and begin transport is _________?
- CORRECT ANSWER-10 minutes
In which of the following situations is the use of a short spinal immobilization device
indicated?
- CORRECT ANSWER-None of the above
Your patient is a 32 year old man, restrained driver of a vehicle that has been involved in
a frontal impact with a concrete bridge abutment. The patient is awake, but has difficulty
answering questions due to shortness of breath. His ventilatory rate is 30 per minute. Of
the following choices, when is the first time the patient's breath sounds should be
checked?
- CORRECT ANSWER-Prior to being removed from the vehicle
, Which of the following represents adequate spontaneous ventilation in an adult?
- CORRECT ANSWER-Tidal volume 600 mL, ventilatory rate 12/minute
Which of the following is 100% accurate in verifying endotracheal tube placement?
- CORRECT ANSWER-None of the above
When utilizing percutaneous transtracheal ventilation, the correct ration of lung inflation
to lung inflation time, in seconds, is:
- CORRECT ANSWER-1:4
Which of the following is a possible complication of using a manually triggered oxygen
powered device for ventilation?
- CORRECT ANSWER-All of the above
Which of the following procedures is considered an essential airway - CORRECT
ANSWER-Insertion of an oropharyngeal airway
Pericardial tamponade is most likely to occur in which of the following situations?
- CORRECT ANSWER-Stab wound to the chest
The displacement of tissue away from the path of a projectile, both temporarily and
permanently, is known as:
- CORRECT ANSWER-Cavitation
The single most important factor in determining the potential for injury due to energy
exchange is: - CORRECT ANSWER-Velocity of the bodies involved
In the management of shock, isotonic crystalloid solutions, such as Ringer's, are
preferred because:
- CORRECT ANSWER-These solutions will stay in the vascular space longer than
water solutions, such as D5W
