PHTLS POST TEST 9TH EDITION ACTUAL EXAM
LATEST 2024 WITH UPDATED QUESTIONS AND
DETAILED CORRECT ANSWERS (GRADED A+)
A regional resource center with a full spectrum of trauma services
from prevention to rehabilitation which serves as the leader in
trauma care for a geographical region is - ANSWER-Level I trauma
center
Which of the following patients is not indicated for spinal
immobilization?
ANSWER-Patient with a knife wound to the chest and a GCS of 15
The premise of PHTLS is that:
ANSWER-EMTs are capable of sound patient care judgment, given
an adequate knowledge base
Which of the following warrants classification of a patient as a
critical trauma patient?
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ANSWER-Preexisting major medical problem
Which of the following is the foundation of effective trauma care?
ANSWER-The ability to quickly locate and manage life- threatening
and potentially life-threatening injuries
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You arrive at the scene of a motor vehicle collision in which a
vehicle struck a tree. Which is the best indicator of potential injury?
ANSWER-Speed of the vehicle
The potential for death or serious injury is greatest in which of the
following motor vehicle collisions?
ANSWER-Ejection from vehicle
Bilateral femur fractures are most often associated with which type
of motorcycle crash?
ANSWER-Head-on impact
Which is the preferred fluid for resuscitation of hemorrhagic shock
in the prehospital setting?
ANSWER-Lactated Ringer's
Which is the most common cause of upper airway obstruction in
the trauma patient?
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ANSWER-Tongue
Which is the preferred adjunct device for verifying placement of an
endotracheal tube in a patient with a perfusing rhythm?
ANSWER-End-tidal CO2 monitoring (capnography)
Which is the most important reason to maintain an open airway in
the trauma - ANSWER-Prevents hypoxemia and hypercarbia
Essential airway skills include manual clearing of the airway,
manual maneuvers, suctioning and which of the following?
ANSWER-Oropharyngeal airway
Your patient is a middle aged male who crashed his motorcycle. He
is unresponsive. After opening the airway using a modified jaw
thrust, you note the patient has respirations at a rate of 6.
Auscultation reveals breath sounds are absent on the left side.
Which of the following is the most appropriate next intervention?
ANSWER-Begin ventilation with a BVM
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