ITLS With 50 Exam Quiz Questions With
Solutions
In which situation should an emergency rescue be performed?
A.) leaking antifreeze from a vehicle radiator
B.) amputated upper extremity
C.) sudden release of toxic fumes
D.) third trimester pregnant pt - ✔ ✔ C
Which of the following is the most common cause of ABD trauma?
A.) aggressive bag-mask ventilations
B.) caustic ingestion
C.) blunt force trauma
D.) penetrating trauma - ✔ ✔ C
Proper immobilization of a forearm (radius and ulna) fx includes
splinting the
A.) elbow and fx site
B.) fx site only
,C.) wrist and fx site
D.) wrist, elbow, and fx site - ✔ ✔ D
a 33 YO M receives 15% partial thickness thermal burns. You should
A.) clean and cover the burns with an antimicrobial sheet
B.) clean and apply ice packs to the burned area
C.) cover the burn w/ a clean, dry dressing
D.) apply burn cream - ✔ ✔ C
a 3 YO M fell 9 feet. He has a decrease LOC and is making persistent
"grunting" sounds with respirations. Your initial tx is to:
A.) provide ventilatory support w/02
B.) suction the pt and apply 02 via NC
C.) apply a c collar and transport immediately
D.) quickly complete a rapid trauma survey - ✔ ✔ A
a 78 YO F driver struck a parked car while she was traveling at a low
rate of speed. She is complaining of SOB and C/P. Your assessment and
treatment should include
A.) breath sounds, hx, place in a position of comfort
B.) breath sounds, hx, ASA administration
, C.) breath sounds, hx, nitro admin
D.) breath sounds, hx, EKG - ✔ ✔ D
When transporting a third trimester pregnant trauma pt in spinal
motion restriction, you should
A.) initiate IV fluids at 20 cc/kg
B.) tilt or rotate the board or pt 15-30 degrees to the left
C.) manually displace the uterus to the right
D.) secure the ot in the left lateral recumbent position - ✔ ✔ B
Which of the following statements regarding sp02 is correct?
A.) an sp02 od 90% is equivalent to a PA02 reading of 90 mmHG
B.) as a general rule, any pulse ox reading below 95% is cause for
concern
C.) you should try to maintain a pulse of reading of 95% or higher in
your trauma pt
D.) sp02 is unreliable in trauma pts and has no value in their
assessment - ✔ ✔ C
a 54 YO M us involved w/ an MVA. The steering wheel is bent. During
your initial assessment, you note his skin is pale, radial pulses are
present and breath sounds are clear. The pt is tender over his sternum
Solutions
In which situation should an emergency rescue be performed?
A.) leaking antifreeze from a vehicle radiator
B.) amputated upper extremity
C.) sudden release of toxic fumes
D.) third trimester pregnant pt - ✔ ✔ C
Which of the following is the most common cause of ABD trauma?
A.) aggressive bag-mask ventilations
B.) caustic ingestion
C.) blunt force trauma
D.) penetrating trauma - ✔ ✔ C
Proper immobilization of a forearm (radius and ulna) fx includes
splinting the
A.) elbow and fx site
B.) fx site only
,C.) wrist and fx site
D.) wrist, elbow, and fx site - ✔ ✔ D
a 33 YO M receives 15% partial thickness thermal burns. You should
A.) clean and cover the burns with an antimicrobial sheet
B.) clean and apply ice packs to the burned area
C.) cover the burn w/ a clean, dry dressing
D.) apply burn cream - ✔ ✔ C
a 3 YO M fell 9 feet. He has a decrease LOC and is making persistent
"grunting" sounds with respirations. Your initial tx is to:
A.) provide ventilatory support w/02
B.) suction the pt and apply 02 via NC
C.) apply a c collar and transport immediately
D.) quickly complete a rapid trauma survey - ✔ ✔ A
a 78 YO F driver struck a parked car while she was traveling at a low
rate of speed. She is complaining of SOB and C/P. Your assessment and
treatment should include
A.) breath sounds, hx, place in a position of comfort
B.) breath sounds, hx, ASA administration
, C.) breath sounds, hx, nitro admin
D.) breath sounds, hx, EKG - ✔ ✔ D
When transporting a third trimester pregnant trauma pt in spinal
motion restriction, you should
A.) initiate IV fluids at 20 cc/kg
B.) tilt or rotate the board or pt 15-30 degrees to the left
C.) manually displace the uterus to the right
D.) secure the ot in the left lateral recumbent position - ✔ ✔ B
Which of the following statements regarding sp02 is correct?
A.) an sp02 od 90% is equivalent to a PA02 reading of 90 mmHG
B.) as a general rule, any pulse ox reading below 95% is cause for
concern
C.) you should try to maintain a pulse of reading of 95% or higher in
your trauma pt
D.) sp02 is unreliable in trauma pts and has no value in their
assessment - ✔ ✔ C
a 54 YO M us involved w/ an MVA. The steering wheel is bent. During
your initial assessment, you note his skin is pale, radial pulses are
present and breath sounds are clear. The pt is tender over his sternum
