PHTLS 7th Edition 2

Question 1

According to PHTLS 7th Edition, what is the recommended sequence for primary survey in a trauma patient?

Accepted Answer

ABCDE approach

Answer

Head-to-toe physical exam

Answer

Vital signs first then airway

Answer

Scene safety then transport

Question 2

In the PHTLS 7th Edition, which principle guides the concept of the 'Golden Period'?

Accepted Answer

The time from injury to definitive care should be minimized

Answer

All trauma patients must arrive at the hospital within 60 minutes

Answer

Patients have exactly one hour before irreversible damage occurs

Answer

Field treatment should always take priority over rapid transport

Question 3

According to PHTLS 7th Edition, which finding during the primary survey requires immediate intervention before proceeding?

Accepted Answer

Absent breath sounds on one side of the chest

Answer

Bruising on the abdomen

Answer

A laceration on the forehead

Answer

Mild tenderness in the extremities

Question 4

The PHTLS 7th Edition identifies which mechanism of injury as most likely to produce multi-system trauma?

Accepted Answer

High-speed motor vehicle collision with ejection

Answer

Fall from standing height

Answer

Isolated stab wound to the arm

Answer

Superficial burn to the hand

Question 5

What does PHTLS 7th Edition recommend as the first action when arriving at a trauma scene?

Accepted Answer

Ensure scene safety for providers and patients

Answer

Begin patient assessment immediately

Answer

Call for additional resources

Answer

Apply a cervical collar to the patient

Question 6

According to PHTLS 7th Edition, which assessment tool is used to rapidly evaluate neurologic status during the primary survey?

Accepted Answer

AVPU scale

Answer

Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale

Answer

Glasgow Coma Scale

Answer

NIH Stroke Scale