PHTLS fully solved 2023 updated
In general, what is the leading cause of death in the United States? - correct answer
Unintentional injury
Actions taken during the event phase of trauma care are designed to: - correct answer
Minimize the injury
Which of the following does PHTLS not provide? - correct answer Specific care
protocols for different classes of trauma patients
Which of the following is a key change in the PHTLS recommendation for the
assessment and treatment of trauma patients? - correct answer XABCDE
You are called to the scene of a possible domestic violence situation and are the first to
arrive on scene. As you arrive, you hear a man and woman arguing loudly and a child
crying in the background. You hear a loud crash, and the women cries out. What is your
first priority? - correct answer Call for law enforcement
Upon entering the house, you note that the female has obvious multiple bruises on her
face and a laceration over one cheek. She is holding her right arm, and you note a
significant amount of blood flowing from a long gash. This is an example of what type of
hemorrhage? - correct answer Venous bleeding
What is the best way to control the bleeding? - correct answer direct pressure
As your partner begins to control the bleeding, what should you do? - correct answer
Observe the scene for potential danger
The patient is wearing long sleeves, and you have trouble visualizing the wound. What
should you do? - correct answer Cut the cloth away from the site, avoiding cutting
through the slashed area.
You are called to the scene of an explosion and fire at a chemical plant where you find
multiple casualties. Triage has begun. Your first patient is a 40-year-old man who was
near the source of the explosion. He is unconscious and has extensive injuries. You
note gurgling respiration's. Why should you use the trauma jaw thrust maneuver first
when dealing with a trauma patient? - correct answer It allows you to open the airway
with little or no movement of the head and cervical spine.
The patient becomes apneic. You suspect he has a cervical injury. Which type of airway
should you use? - correct answer Supraglottic airway
