PHTLS Exam test preparation Questions and Must have marking scheme Updated version 2024/2025
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PHTLS Exam test preparation Questions and Must have marking scheme Updated version 2024/2025
When using a selective spinal immobilization protocol, which of the following findings indicate the need for immobilization?
A. Past history of spinal injury
B. Being an unrestrained passenger in a mot...
PHTLS Exam test preparation
Questions and Must have marking
scheme Updated version 2024/2025
When using a selective spinal immobilization protocol, which of
the following findings indicate the need for immobilization?
A. Past history of spinal injury
B. Being an unrestrained passenger in a motor vehicle crash
C. An associated femoral shaft fracture with severe pain
D. Being ambulatory at the scene - correct answer C
In a blast-related multiple patient situation, which of the
following patients should be treated first?
A. a 78-year-old male awake and unable to hear
B. A 28-year-old male with an arm amputation who has bleeding
controlled with a tourniquet
C. A 14-year-old pulseless female with grey matter visible from a
head wound
D. A 33-year-old female with altered level of consciousness and
decreased capillary refill - correct answer D
Excessive fluid resuscitation of the trauma patient can result in
which of the following?
A. Decreased mortality
B. A higher incidence of sepsis in the ICU
, C. Earlier discharge from the hospital
D. Worsening coagulopathy - correct answer D
The secondary survey should be accomplished:
A. When on a critical patient
B. When the time and situation allow
C. Before moving the patient
D. Before transport - correct answer B
When approaching a trauma patient, what is the first assessment
that must be made?
A. Scene safety
B. Airway
C. Exsanguinating hemorrhage
D. Breathing - correct answer A
The most common type of shock resulting from trauma is?
A. Spinal
B. Septic
C. Hemorrhagic
D. Neurogenic - correct answer C
Which of the following best guides the decision to provide spinal
immobilization?
A. Obvious signs of associated injury
B. History and complaint
C. Mechanism alone
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