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

The PHTLS 7th Edition emphasizes the ABCDE approach (Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Exposure) as the standard primary survey sequence for trauma patients.

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

The Golden Period concept in PHTLS emphasizes minimizing the time between injury and definitive care, recognizing that this timeframe varies by patient and injury type.

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

Absent breath sounds on one side suggest tension pneumothorax or hemothorax, which is a life-threatening condition requiring immediate intervention during the primary survey.

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

High-speed motor vehicle collisions with ejection involve massive energy transfer and are strongly associated with multi-system trauma affecting multiple body regions.

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

Scene safety is always the first priority in PHTLS. Providers cannot help patients if they become casualties themselves.

PHTLS - Prehospital Trauma Life Support Practice Test

PHTLS - Prehospital Trauma Life Support Practice Test

PHTLS 7th Edition 2