PHTLS Final Exam
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Complete Solutions
Graded A+
Denning [Date] [Course title]
, 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. Condition of the patient
C. Research information
D. Situation that exists - Answer: C
Approximately 20% of all child abuse is the result of intentional burning. The majority of the children
intentionally burned are of what age?
A. 10 to 12 years of age
B. 1 to 2 years of age
C. 5 to 6 years of age
D. Less than 1 year of age - Answer: B
In addition to glucose, what is required to maintain the metabolic processes of life and energy
production?
A. Lymphocytes
B. Krebs cells
C. Carbon monoxide
D. Oxygen - Answer: D
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. Long board with spinal motion restriction
B. Stair chair
C. Short immobilization device
D. Scoop stretcher - Answer: D
Units responding to a motor vehicle accident on the highway should consider which of the following as
part of their pre-arrival assessment?
Questions and
Complete Solutions
Graded A+
Denning [Date] [Course title]
, 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. Condition of the patient
C. Research information
D. Situation that exists - Answer: C
Approximately 20% of all child abuse is the result of intentional burning. The majority of the children
intentionally burned are of what age?
A. 10 to 12 years of age
B. 1 to 2 years of age
C. 5 to 6 years of age
D. Less than 1 year of age - Answer: B
In addition to glucose, what is required to maintain the metabolic processes of life and energy
production?
A. Lymphocytes
B. Krebs cells
C. Carbon monoxide
D. Oxygen - Answer: D
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. Long board with spinal motion restriction
B. Stair chair
C. Short immobilization device
D. Scoop stretcher - Answer: D
Units responding to a motor vehicle accident on the highway should consider which of the following as
part of their pre-arrival assessment?
