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PHTLS 10TH EDITION EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWER S
Question 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?
- Principles of PHTLS B. The Golden Period C. The
XABCDE assessment D. Critical thinking process
CORRECT ANSWER: D
Question 2: When using the XABCDE assessment, which
of the following takes precedence over all other actions?
- 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: A
Question 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
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CORRECT ANSWER: C
Question 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: B
Question 5: You are called to the scene of a possible mass
casualty motor vehicle collision on the highway. Once you arrive on scene, what is your first priority? A.Immediately begin triaging patients. B. Treat the patient with the most visible blood loss. C. Determine the need for additional resources. D. Assess the scene and ensure it is safe.
CORRECT ANSWER: D
Question 6: A trauma patient from the highway incident is
holding her right arm, and you note a significant amount
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of blood steadily flowing from a long gash. This is an example of what type of hemorrhage? A. Capillary bleeding B. Venous bleeding C. Arterial bleeding D.Road rash
CORRECT ANSWER: B
Question 7: What is the best way to control the bleeding?
- Direct pressure B. Elevation of the arm above the heart
- Tourniquet D. Occlusive dressing
CORRECT ANSWER: A
Question 8: The patient is wearing long sleeves, and you
are having trouble visualizing the wound. What should you do? A. Cut the cloth away from the site until the entire wound site is visible. B. Leave the clothing in place. Put gauze over the wound. C. Remove the patient's shirt. D. Cut through the slash on the sleeve, and use the material as a makeshift tourniquet.
CORRECT ANSWER: A
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Question 9: You are called to the scene of an explosion
and fire at a chemical plant where you find multiple casualties. Triage has begun. Your first patient is a 40- year-old man who was near the source of the explosion.He is unconscious and has extensive injuries. You note gurgling respirations. Why should you use the trauma jaw thrust maneuver first when dealing with a trauma patient?
- It's an easy technique that always works to open the
airway. B. It allows you to open the airway with little or no movement of the head and cervical spine. C. Other techniques and interventions don't work as well. D. It can relieve a variety of anatomic airway obstructions in patients who are breathing spontaneously.
CORRECT ANSWER: B
Question 10: The patient becomes apneic. You suspect he
has a cervical injury. Which type of airway should you use? A. Supraglottic airway B. Blind nasotracheal intubation C. Oropharyngeal airway D. Surgical airway