PHTLS Pre & Post Test, ATLS exam (2024) Newest Questions and Answers (Verified Answers)
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PHTLS Pre & Post Test, ATLS exam (2024) Newest Questions and Answers (Verified Answers) The displacement of tissue away from the path of a projectile, both temporarily and permanently, is known as
A. Conization
B. Cavitation
C. Crepitation
D. Contusion
Answer B. Cavitation
2. The single most...
1. The displacement of tissue away from the path of a projectile, both tem-
porarily and permanently, is known as
A. Conization
B. Cavitation
C. Crepitation
D. Contusion
Answer B. Cavitation
2. The single most important factor in determining the potential for injury due
to energy exchange is
A. Mass of the bodies involved
B. Velocity of the bodies involved
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C. Density of the tissues involved
D. Surface area of the impact involved
Answer B. Velocity of the bodies involved
3. In the management of shock, isotonic crystalloid solutions, such as
Ringer's, are preferred because
A. The protein molecules in crystalloid solutions act as volume expanders
B. These fluids draw interstitial fluid into the vascular space to enhance
volume
C. These solutions will stay in the vascular space longer than water solutions,
such as D5W
D. Their pH enhance oxygen delivery to the tissues
Answer C. These solutions will stay in the vascular space longer than water solutions,
such as D5W
4. With respect to the distance of a fall, which of the following is a guideline for
determining a critical fall?
A. 3 times the height of the patient
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B. 2 times the height of the patient
C. 5 times the height of the patient
D. 1 ½ times the height of the patient
Answer A. 3 times the height of the patient
5. The phase of an explosion, or blast, in which hollow organs are squeezed
and may rupture is called the phase.
A. Tertiary phase
B. Quaternary phase
C. Secondary phase
D. Primary phase
Answer D. Primary phase
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6. During the primary survey and management of a trauma patient, the E in
ABCDE stands for ?
A. Edema
B. Eyes & ears
C. Expose/Environment
D. Electrical therapy
Answer C. Expose/Environment
7. The time in which surgical intervention can make a difference in patient
outcome is the ?
A. Golden period
B. Golden time
C. Golden era
D. Golden minutes
Answer A. Golden period (hour)
8. In the absence of extenuating circumstances, the maximum amount of time it
should take to identify and manage immediate threats to life, prepare the
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