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Prehospital Trauma Life Support FINAL (PHTLS
FINAL) EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT VERIFIED ANS WERS LATEST UPDATE JUST
RELEASED THIS YEAR
Which of the following is the best indicator of shock in a trauma patient?
A. GCS of 15
B. Respirations of 18
C. Heart rate of 80
D. Depressed level of cognition
D
Which best describes the goal of airway management in a trauma patient?
A. Provide for adequate exchange of oxygen and CO2
B. Perform complex airway maneuvers
C. Perform a surgical cricothyrotomy
D. Perform RSI
A
What is the most common cause of airway obstruction in the unresponsive trauma patient?
A. Blood
B. Vomitus
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C. Tongue
D. Teeth
C
While caring for a patient who was involved in an altercation, the patient vomits, causing his
airway to become totally obstructed with vomitus and blood. What is the most important
action?
A. Suctioning the airway
B. Performing a head-tilt chin lift
C. Intubating
D. Performing an RSI
A
When energy produced by the cells occurs during a state of adequate oxygenation, it is
referred to as which of the following conditions?
A. Ketosis
B. Anaerobic metabolism
C. Aerobic metabolism
D. Lactic acidosis
C
Which of the following information is assessed during the secondary survey?
A. Breathing
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B. Vital signs
C. Hemorrhage
D. Skin temperature
B
Hyperventilation of a patient with suspected traumatic brain injury should occur when?
A. During a concussion
B. When signs of impending brain herniation are present
C. Whenever the patient complains of headache
D. At time of injury
B
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 establish the preference in treating the patient include all except:
A. Equipment available
B. Condition of the patient
C. Research information
D. Situation that exists
C
Approximately 20% of all child abuse is the result of intentional burning. The majority of the
children intentionally burned are of what age?
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A. 10 to 12 years of age
B. 1 to 2 years of age
C. 5 to 6 years of age
D. Less than 1 year of age
B
In addition to glucose, what is required to maintain the metabolic processes of life and energy
production?
A. Lymphocytes
B. Krebs cells
C. Carbon monoxide
D. Oxygen
D
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. Long board with spinal motion restriction
B. Stair chair
C. Short immobilization device
D. Scoop stretcher
D
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Prehospital Trauma Life Support FINAL (PHTLS
FINAL) EXAM WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT VERIFIED ANS WERS LATEST UPDATE JUST
RELEASED THIS YEAR
Which of the following is the best indicator of shock in a trauma patient?
A. GCS of 15
B. Respirations of 18
C. Heart rate of 80
D. Depressed level of cognition
D
Which best describes the goal of airway management in a trauma patient?
A. Provide for adequate exchange of oxygen and CO2
B. Perform complex airway maneuvers
C. Perform a surgical cricothyrotomy
D. Perform RSI
A
What is the most common cause of airway obstruction in the unresponsive trauma patient?
A. Blood
B. Vomitus
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C. Tongue
D. Teeth
C
While caring for a patient who was involved in an altercation, the patient vomits, causing his
airway to become totally obstructed with vomitus and blood. What is the most important
action?
A. Suctioning the airway
B. Performing a head-tilt chin lift
C. Intubating
D. Performing an RSI
A
When energy produced by the cells occurs during a state of adequate oxygenation, it is
referred to as which of the following conditions?
A. Ketosis
B. Anaerobic metabolism
C. Aerobic metabolism
D. Lactic acidosis
C
Which of the following information is assessed during the secondary survey?
A. Breathing
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B. Vital signs
C. Hemorrhage
D. Skin temperature
B
Hyperventilation of a patient with suspected traumatic brain injury should occur when?
A. During a concussion
B. When signs of impending brain herniation are present
C. Whenever the patient complains of headache
D. At time of injury
B
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 establish the preference in treating the patient include all except:
A. Equipment available
B. Condition of the patient
C. Research information
D. Situation that exists
C
Approximately 20% of all child abuse is the result of intentional burning. The majority of the
children intentionally burned are of what age?
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A. 10 to 12 years of age
B. 1 to 2 years of age
C. 5 to 6 years of age
D. Less than 1 year of age
B
In addition to glucose, what is required to maintain the metabolic processes of life and energy
production?
A. Lymphocytes
B. Krebs cells
C. Carbon monoxide
D. Oxygen
D
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. Long board with spinal motion restriction
B. Stair chair
C. Short immobilization device
D. Scoop stretcher
D
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