PHTLS

1. 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 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 C. Density of the tissues involved D. Surface area of the impact involved answer B. Velocity of the bodies involved 3. In the man...

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? - ANSWER Change in our current practices In trauma care, a Principle is defined as which of the following? - ANSWER What needs to be done In addition to oxygen what is required to maintain the metabolic processes of life and energy production? - ANSWER Gl...

Trauma is the leading cause of death for which age group? {{Correct Ans- Ages 1-44 The mortality rate for young men is _______ that of women. {{Correct Ans- 2x Reference 506 in LA County determines what? {{Correct Ans- Trauma Criteria/Trauma Triage Decision What established trauma as a major problem in America? {{Correct Ans- Highway Traffic Safety Act of 1966 "White Papers - Accidental Death & Disability" How many levels of trauma centers are there? {{Correct Ans- 4 Level 1 Trauma Cente...

How many people die from trauma annually? - answerOver 5 million What is the leading cause of trauma deaths? - answerMVA Where do over 90% of trauma deaths occur? - answerLow-Middle income countries. What is the leading cause of death in people aged 1-44? - answerTrauma What are the goals of PHTLS? - answerReduce morbidity and mortality from trauma, and provide appropriate care to the patient in the field. What is the PHTLS philosophy? - answerDeliver the patient to the right facility, uti...

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 correct answerSpeed of the vehicle The potential for death or serious injury is greatest in which of the following motor vehicle collisions? Pg 85-86 correct answerEjection from vehicle Bilateral femur fractures are most often associated with which type of motorcycle crash? Pg 88-89 correct answerHead-on impact Which is the preferred fluid...

Level 1 Trauma Center - Regional Trauma Center, All types of specialty surgical care 24/7, (Surgical suites, Surgeons, Blood, CT, X-Ray ... all in house), Tertiary - all levels of care Ex... County USC, Cedars, UCLA- Ronald Regan, UCLA- Harbor General Level 2 Trauma Center - Area Trauma Center, Most common trauma emergencies with surgical capabilities 24/7, (can handle most common types of trauma) Ex.... St. Francis Level 3 Trauma Center - Community Trauma Center, Specialized ED and som...

Trauma is the leading cause of death for which age group? {{Correct Ans- Ages 1-44 The mortality rate for young men is _______ that of women. {{Correct Ans- 2x Reference 506 in LA County determines what? {{Correct Ans- Trauma Criteria/Trauma Triage Decision What established trauma as a major problem in America? {{Correct Ans- Highway Traffic Safety Act of 1966 "White Papers - Accidental Death & Disability" How many levels of trauma centers are there? {{Correct Ans- 4 Level 1 Trauma Cente...

How many people die from trauma annually? {{Correct Ans- Over 5 million What is the leading cause of trauma deaths? {{Correct Ans- MVA Where do over 90% of trauma deaths occur? {{Correct Ans- Low-Middle income countries. What is the leading cause of death in people aged 1-44? {{Correct Ans- Trauma What are the goals of PHTLS? {{Correct Ans- Reduce morbidity and mortality from trauma, and provide appropriate care to the patient in the field. What is the PHTLS philosophy? {{Correct Ans- Deli...