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phtls 8th testCare 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?
- CORRECT ANSWER-Change in our current practices
In trauma care, a Principle is defined as which of the following? - CORRECT
ANSWER-What needs to be done
In addition to oxygen what is required to maintain the metabolic processes of life
and energy production? - CORRECT ANSWER-Glucose
You respond for a patient who is sustained a GSW to the right upper thorax he is
barely responsive, pale, and diaphoretic which of the following is most
appropriate for transport? - CORRECT ANSWER-Scoop stretcher
Units responding to a motor vehicle accident on the highway should consider
which of the following as part of their pre-arrival assessment? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Weather conditions
The most appropriate for airway maneuver for trauma patients as which of the
following? - CORRECT ANSWER-Trauma jaw thrust
Endotracheal intubation is a technique that requires which of the following? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Substantial training to maintain proficiency
Which of the following indicates that a trauma patient is having trouble breathing?
- CORRECT ANSWER-The patient breathing is noticeable
The patient presents with a blunt trauma injury to the chest. On exam, he has
absent breath sounds on the one side of his chest and respiratory distress which
additional sign would indicate that the patient has a tension pneumothorax? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Hemodynamic compromise
, In addition to direct pressure, tourniquets and immobilizing fractures, which of the
following is most effective by controlling hemorrhage - CORRECT
ANSWER-Hemostatic agents
Which of the following is a preventable cause of secondary brain injury? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Systemic hypoxia
You're call to treat a patient who was knocked unconscious when he slipped and
fell on a wet floor striking his head. it is now several hours later he is awake but
confused, does not recall the incident, and is vomiting with a headache. which of
the following injuries is most likely? - CORRECT ANSWER-Concussion
Which of the following findings indicate the need for immobilization when using a
selective spinal immobilization protocol? - CORRECT ANSWER-Pain or
tenderness along the spine
Which of the following patients should be treated first in a blast-related multiple
patients situation? - CORRECT ANSWER-A 30-year-old female with altered level
of consciousness and decreased capillary refill
Excessive fluid resuscitation of the trauma patient can result in which of the
following? - CORRECT ANSWER-Increased blood loss
When should the secondary survey be accomplished? - CORRECT
ANSWER-When the time and situation allow
When approaching a trauma patient what is the first thing must be made? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Scene safety
What is the most common type of shock resulting from trauma? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Hemorrhagic
Which of the following best guides the decision to provide spinal immobilization?
- CORRECT ANSWER-History and complaint
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