Prehospital Trauma Life Support ( PHTLS ) Review Test Questions and Answers (2023) (Verified Answers) Inadequate Perfusion / Energy production at the cellular level. - Correct Answer Shock Why are case studies important in the Hospital? - Correct Answer It gives us evidence based practice.What is the definition of anaerobic metabolism? - Correct Answer Without Oxygen When does hemorrhage control start in the trauma assessment? - Correct Answer Right away, first thing to be done.Why do we needle decompress somebody? - Correct Answer If there is an increase work of breathing / Absent lung sounds / Inadequate perfusion What is the easiest way to open the airway of a trauma patient? - Correct Answer Jaw Thrust What is a problem with intubation? - Correct Answer It requires a lot of practice.When you arrive on scene and find your patient with their airway full of blood, how long should you suction for? - Correct Answer Until the airway is complete clear from blood.What is the best way to confirm you have good a good ET Tube in place? - Correct Answer End Tidal When should you start the secondary assessment on a trauma patient? - Correct Answer When time and situation allows.What are some pre-arrival factors you should be considering upon arrival to your designated call? - Correct Answer Time of day / Weather / Location / Hazards Involved / Possible additional needs What is the main reason for a primary assessment on a trauma patient? - Correct Answer To identify and treat immediate life threats.What is the most common type of shock and what is the main cause of shock? - Correct Answer Hemorrhagic Shock due to either uncontrolled internal / external hemorrhage When wanting to get a patient off scene quickly what is a piece of equipment that is best suited for this situation? - Correct Answer Scoop Stretcher What is the first thing that should be treated on a trauma patient? And once that is treated what should you focus on next? - Correct Answer First treat the ABC's then any other immediate life threats
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