PHTLS 7th Edition 3

Question 1

In the PHTLS 7th Edition, what is the recommended approach to fluid resuscitation in hemorrhagic shock?

Accepted Answer

Permissive hypotension with controlled fluid administration

Answer

Rapid infusion of 2 liters of normal saline

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Withhold all fluids until arrival at hospital

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Administer colloids as first-line treatment

Question 2

According to PHTLS 7th Edition, which of the following best describes the purpose of the secondary survey?

Accepted Answer

To perform a detailed head-to-toe assessment after stabilizing life threats

Answer

To identify and treat life-threatening injuries immediately

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To determine the mechanism of injury at the scene

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To reassess vital signs during transport

Question 3

PHTLS 7th Edition describes kinematics of trauma primarily to help providers with which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Predicting potential injury patterns based on energy transfer

Answer

Calculating exact force measurements at the scene

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Determining legal fault in motor vehicle collisions

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Deciding which hospital to transport to

Question 4

What does the PHTLS 7th Edition recommend regarding cervical spine immobilization in trauma patients?

Accepted Answer

Selective spinal immobilization based on clinical criteria

Answer

All trauma patients require full spinal immobilization

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Spinal immobilization is no longer recommended

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Only patients with visible neck injuries need immobilization

Question 5

According to PHTLS 7th Edition, what is the significance of a narrowing pulse pressure in a trauma patient?

Accepted Answer

It is an early sign of compensated hemorrhagic shock

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It indicates a developing tension pneumothorax only

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It is a normal finding in young trauma patients

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It confirms the need for immediate surgical intervention

Question 6

PHTLS 7th Edition emphasizes that the decision to transport a trauma patient should be made within what timeframe of arrival on scene?

Accepted Answer

10 minutes

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5 minutes

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20 minutes

Answer

30 minutes