PHTLS COMPILATION BUNDLE

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? Confirm the tourniquet ...

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

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 ...

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? changes in our current practices (p.11) In trauma care, a 'principle'...

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...

Inadequate Perfusion / Energy production at the cellular level. Shock Why are case studies important in the Hospital? It gives us evidence based practice. What is the definition of anaerobic metabolism? Without Oxygen When does hemorrhage control start in the trauma assessmen...

PHTLS & exam prep

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

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? Pg 80 Speed of the vehicle The potential for death or serious injury is greatest in which of the following motor vehicle collisions? Pg 85-86 Ejection...

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? Speed of the vehicle The potential for death or serious injury is greatest in which of the following motor vehicle collisions? Ejection from vehicle ...

Care of the trauma patient in the field is an involving 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 which of the following? Change in our current practices In trauma care, a Pri...

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

Inadequate Perfusion / Energy production at the cellular level. Shock Why are case studies important in the Hospital? It gives us evidence based practice. What is the definition of anaerobic metabolism? Without Oxygen When does hemorrhage control start in the trauma assessmen...