PHTLS 10TH EDITION QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS
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PHTLS 10TH EDITION QUESTIONS WITH 100%
CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS Which of the following requires you to develop a plan of action, initiate the plan, reassess the
plan as care for the patient moves forward, and adjust the plan as the patient's condition or
circumstances change?
a. Principles of...
PHTLS 10TH EDITION QUESTIONS WITH 100%
CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS
Which of the following requires you to develop a plan of action, initiate the plan, reassess the
plan as care for the patient moves forward, and adjust the plan as the patient's condition or
circumstances change?
a. Principles of PHTLS
b. The Golden Period
c. The XABCDE assessment
d. Critical thinking process -correct answer-D
To help achieve the PHTLS goals, you will apply your critical thinking skills in the field.
Critical thinking in medicine is a process in which the healthcare practitioner assesses the
situation, the patient, and the resources available and uses the information to decide on and
provide the best care for the patient.
When using the XABCDE assessment, which of the following takes precedence over all other
actions?
a. Controlling severe bleeding from a limb or other compressible site
b. Airway stabilization and assessing circulatory status
c. Exposing the body to allow a thorough evaluation
d. Ensuring adequate breathing -correct answer-A
The "X" placed before "ABCDE" in the primary survey refers to the need to address
exsanguinating hemorrhage immediately after establishing scene safety and before addressing
airway. Severe exsanguinating hemorrhage, particularly arterial bleeding, has the potential to
lead to loss of total or near total blood volume in a relatively short period of time.
, Which of the following is the basis on which a patient's chance of survival is maximized?
a. Preferences
b. Phases
c. Principles
d. Transport -correct answer-C
The science of medicine provides the principles of medical care. Simply stated, principles
define the duties required of the prehospital care practitioner in optimizing patient survival and
outcome.
Which of the following is a goal of the Golden Period?
a. Provide written documentation from field care to receiving hospital.
b. Expedite the field care and transport of the patient.
c. Use a team approach for optimal patient care.
d. Use the XABCDE approach to patient assessment. -correct answer-B
One of your most importantresponsibilities as a prehospital carepractitioner is to spend as little
time onthe scene as possible and expedite yourfield care and transport of the patient.Studies
show that the time from injuryto arrival at the appropriate site fordefinitive care is critical to
survival.
You are called to the scene of a possible mass casualty motor vehicle collision on the highway.
Once you arrive on scene, what is your first priority?
a. Immediately begin triaging patients.
b. Treat the patient with the most visible blood loss.
c. Determine the need for additional resources.
d. Assess the scene and ensure it is safe. -correct answer-D
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