PHTLS EXAMS BUNDLE

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) Condition of the patient ...

The displacement of tissue away from the path of a projectile, both temporarily and permanently, is known as: A. Conization B. Cavitation C. Crepitation D. Contusion - Answer- B. Cavitation The single most important factor in determining the potential for injury due to energy exchange i...

The displacement of tissue away from the path of a projectile, both temporarily and permanently, is known as: A. Conization B. Cavitation C. Crepitation D. Contusion - Answer- B. Cavitation The single most important factor in determining the potential for injury due to energy exchange i...

The displacement of tissue away from the path of a projectile, both temporarily and permanently, is known as: - Answer- Cavitation The single most important factor in determining the potential for injury due to energy exchange is: - Answer- Velocity of the bodies involved In the management ...

when approaching a trauma patient, what is the first assessment that must be made? - Answer- scene safety EMS arrives on a scene and finds that emergency medical responders have attempted to immobilize a pediatric patient onto a long backboard. They note that the patient's head is in a flexed po...

Care of the trauma patient in the field is an evolving science and should be evidence-based. As lifelong learners, we must be prepared to adapt our practices based on research. This is because research may lead to, what? - Answer- changes in our current practices (p.11) In trauma care, a 'princi...

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. Co...

what are newton's 1st & second laws? - Answer- 1: a body at rest will remain at rest, and a body in motion will remain in motion until acted upon by an outside force 2: force = mass x accelleration what are the rule of 9's? - Answer- ADULT 9% = entire head 9% = entire arm 9% =chest 9% =a...

In general, what is the leading cause of death in the United States? - Answer- Unintentional injury Actions taken during the event phase of trauma care are designed to: - Answer- Minimize the injury Which of the following does PHTLS not provide? - Answer- Specific care protocols for different ...

Care of the trauma patient in the field is an evolving science and should be evidence-based. As lifelong learners, we must be prepared to adapt our practices based on research. This is because research may lead to the following? - Answer- change in our current practices In trauma care, a principl...

You arrive at the scene of a motor vehicle collision in which a vehicle struck a tree. Which is the best indicator of potential injury? A) Circumference of the vehicle B) Diameter of the tree C) Mass of the vehicle D) Speed of the vehicle - Answer- D) Speed of the vehicle The potential for ...

You arrive at the scene of a motor vehicle collision in which a vehicle struck a tree. What is the best indicator of potential injury? - Answer- Speed of the vehicle The potential for death or serious injury is greatest in which of the following motor vehicle collisions? - Answer- Ejection from v...

When the application of kinetic to the body from either a blunt or penetrating mechanism displaces tissue, this is known as - Answer- CAVITATION Which of the following is an example of the tertiary phase blast injury? - Answer- CRUSHING INJURY DUE TO STRUCTURAL COLLAPSE. The most common threat...

How many people die from trauma annually? - Answer- Over 5 million What is the leading cause of trauma deaths? - Answer- MVA Where do over 90% of trauma deaths occur? - Answer- Low-Middle income countries. What is the leading cause of death in people aged 1-44? - Answer- Trauma What are ...