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PHTLS PRE & POST TEST, ATLSEXAM 2024 WITH VERIFIED
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS|
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The displacement of 1ssue away from the path of a projec1le, both temporarily
and permanently, is known as:
A. Coniza1on
B. Cavita1on
C. Crepita1on
D. Contusion
B. Cavita1on
The single most important factor in determining the poten1al for injury due to
energy exchange is:
A. Mass of the bodies involved
B. Velocity of the bodies involved
C. Density of the 1ssues involved
D. Surface area of the impact involved
B. Velocity of the bodies involved
In the management of shock, isotonic crystalloid solu1ons, such as Ringer's, are
preferred because:
A. The protein molecules in crystalloid solu1ons act as volume expanders
B. These fluids draw inters11al fluid into the vascular space to enhance volume
,C. These solu1ons will stay in the vascular space longer than water solu1ons,
such as D5W
D. Their ph enhance oxygen delivery to the 1ssues
C. These solu1ons will stay in the vascular space longer than water solu1ons,
such as D5W
With respect to the distance of a fall, which of the following is a guideline for
determining a cri1cal fall?
A. 3 1mes the height of the pa1ent
B. 2 1mes the height of the pa1ent
C. 5 1mes the height of the pa1ent
D. 1 ½ 1mes the height of the pa1ent
A. 3 1mes the height of the pa1ent
The phase of an explosion, or blast, in which hollow organs are squeezed and
may rupture is called the __________ phase.
A. Ter1ary phase
B. Quaternary phase
C. Secondary phase
D. Primary phase
D. Primary phase
During the primary survey and management of a trauma pa1ent, the E in
ABCDE stands for _________?
A. Edema
B. Eyes & ears
,C. Expose/Environment
D. Electrical therapy
C. Expose/Environment
The 1me in which surgical interven1on can make a difference in pa1ent
outcome is the __________?
A. Golden period
B. Golden 1me
C. Golden era
D. Golden minutes
A. Golden period (hour)
In the absence of extenua1ng circumstances, the maximum amount of 1me it
should take to iden1fy and manage immediate threats to life, prepare the
pa1ent for transport and begin transport is _________?
A. 5 minutes
B. 10 minutes
C. 15 minutes
D. 30 minutes
B. 10 minutes
In which of the following situa1ons is the use of a short spinal immobiliza1on
device indicated?
A. 28 year old male, unrestrained driver in a frontal impact crash. Awake, asks
repeatedly what happened, complains of a headache, has a hematoma on his
forehead. BP 122/84, HR 92, VR 20.
B. 40 year old female who was pushed down a flight of stairs and is lying prone
, on the landing between two flights of stairs, complaining of back pain. BP
118/78, HR 100, VR 20.
C. 17 year old female, restrained driver in a frontal impact crash. Awake, pale
and diaphore1c, complains of upper right quadrant abdominal pain. BP 100/70,
HR 108, VR 20. D. None of the above
D. None of the above
Your pa1ent is a 32 year old man, restrained driver of a vehicle that has been
involved in a frontal impact with a concrete bridge abutment. The pa1ent is
awake, but has difficulty answering ques1ons due to shortness of breath. His
ven1latory rate is 30 per minute. Of the following choices, when is the first
1me the pa1ent's breath sounds should be checked?
A. As soon as he is removed from the vehicle
B. Prior to being removed from the vehicle
C. As soon as he is immobilized on a long backboard
D. Enroute to the trauma center
B. Prior to being removed from the vehicle
Which of the following represents adequate spontaneous ven1la1on in an
adult?
A. Tidal volume 100 ml, ven1latory rate 40/minute
B. Tidal volume 500 ml, ven1latory rate 8/minute
C. Tidal volume 300 ml, ven1latory rate 16/minute
D. Tidal volume 600 ml, ven1latory rate 12/minute
D. Tidal volume 600 ml, ven1latory rate 12/minute
Which of the following is 100% accurate in verifying endotracheal tube
placement?
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