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PHTLS 9th Ed. Self-test Questions and
Complete Solutions
Graded A+
Denning [Date] [Course title]
,A 30 year old male is injured in a terror bombing. He experiences traumatic amputation of his left leg at
knee level. An improvised tourniquet was put in place by bystanders. The victim is conscious and in
severe pain. You first action should be to do which of the following? - Answer: Confirm the tourniquet
was properly applied.
Which of the following information is assessed during the secondary survey? - Answer: vitals
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
accomplish the preference in treating the patient include all except:
a. Condition of the patient
b. Equipment available
c. Situation that exists
d. Research information - Answer: 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 accomplish the preference in treating the patient include all except:
a. Condition of the patient
b. Equipment available
c. Situation that exists
*d. Research information*
Approximately 20% of all child abuse is the result of intentional burning. The majority of the children
intentionally burned are of what age?
a. 0 to 12 years of age
b. 5 to 6 years of age
c. 1 to 2 years of age
d. Less than 1 year of age - Answer: Approximately 20% of all child abuse is the result of intentional
burning. The majority of the children intentionally burned are of what age?
a. 0 to 12 years of age
b. 5 to 6 years of age
*c. 1 to 2 years of age*
d. Less than 1 year of age
, In addition to glucose, what is required to maintain the metabolic processes of life and energy
production?
a. Carbon monoxide
b. Krebs cells
c. Lymphocytes
d. Oxygen - Answer: In addition to glucose, what is required to maintain the metabolic processes of life
and energy production?
a. Carbon monoxide
b. Krebs cells
c. Lymphocytes
*d. Oxygen*
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. Stair chair
b. Long board with full spine immobilization
c. Scoop stretcher
d. Short immobilization device - Answer: 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. Stair chair
b. Long board with full spine immobilization
*c. Scoop stretcher*
d. Short immobilization device
Units responding to a motor vehicle accident on the highway should consider which of the following as
part of their pre-arrival assessment?
a. Calling for more units to respond
b. Weather conditions
c. The need for immediate transport
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