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Combo with PHTLS Pretest and 9 others When the application of kinetic energy to the body from either a blunt or penetrating mechanism displaces tissue, this is known as - correct answer CAVITATION Which of the following is an example of the tertiary phase blast injury? - correct answer CRUSHING INJURY DUE TO STRUCTURAL COLLAPSE. The most common threat to life among trauma patients is? - correct answer INTERNAL HEMORRHAGE Your patient is an injured construction worker bleeding profuse...

PHTLS Pre & Post Test PHTLS- PRE-HOSPITAL TRAUMA LIFE SUPPORT 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 - correct answer B. Cavitation 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 are...

PHTLS 9th Ed. Self-test with complete solutions A 30 year old male is injured in a terror bombing. He experiences traumatic amputation of his left leg at knee level. An improvised tourniquet was put in place by bystanders. The victim is conscious and in severe pain. You first action should be to do which of the following? - correct answer Confirm the tourniquet was properly applied. Which of the following information is assessed during the secondary survey? - correct answer vitals When ...

PHTLS & exam prep 2023/24 what are newton's 1st & second laws? - correct answer 1: a body at rest will remain at rest, and a body in motion will remain in motion until acted upon by an outside force 2: force = mass x accelleration what are the rule of 9's? - correct answer ADULT 9% = entire head 9% = entire arm 9% =chest 9% =abdomen 18% = entire back 18% = entire leg 1% perineum

PHTLS Final exam with correct answers When caring for a trauma patient, a principle is what is necessary for patient improvement or survival. A preference is how the principle is achieved and depends upon four factors. The factors used to establish the preference in treating the patient include all except: A. Equipment available B. Condition of the patient C. Research information D. Situation that exists C Approximately 20% of all child abuse is the result of intentional burning. The ma...

PHTLS Post Test 9th with complete solutions The displacement of tissue away from the path of a projectile, both temporarily and permanently, is known as: - correct answer Cavitation The single most important factor in determining the potential for injury due to energy exchange is: - correct answer Velocity of the bodies involved In the management of shock, isotonic crystalloid solutions, such as Ringer's, are preferred because: - correct answer These solutions will stay in the va...

PHTLS Pre-Test 9th edition Version 1NV PHTLS- PRE-HOSPITAL TRAUMA LIFE SUPPORT When caring for a trauma patient, a principle is what is necessary for patient improvement or survival. A preference is how the principle is achieved and depends upon four factors. The factors used to establish the preference in treating the patient include all except: a) Condition of the patient b) Equipment available c) Situation that exists d) Research information Research information Approximately 20% of ...

PHTLS - Post Test, 8th Edition Care of the trauma patient in the field is an evolving 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, what? - correct answer changes in our current practices (p.11) In trauma care, a 'principle' is defined as, what? - correct answer what needs to be done (p.34) In addition to oxygen, what is required to maintain the metabolic processes of life...

phtls 8th test with solutions 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? - 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 pro...