PHTLS - Prehospital Trauma Life Support Scene Assessment and Safety 2

Question 1

During scene size-up, what should the prehospital provider determine about the mechanism of injury?

Accepted Answer

The forces involved, body areas potentially affected, and number of patients

Answer

Only whether the injury was intentional or accidental

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The exact speed of the vehicle at impact

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Whether the patient has insurance coverage

Question 2

What does PHTLS identify as the most common hazard that injures or kills emergency responders at scene?

Accepted Answer

Traffic-related incidents at roadway scenes

Answer

Hazardous materials exposure

Answer

Structural collapse

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Electrical hazards

Question 3

When should a prehospital provider NOT enter a trauma scene?

Accepted Answer

When active hazards exist that have not been controlled

Answer

When the patient appears critically injured

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When bystanders are present

Answer

When the incident occurred more than 30 minutes ago

Question 4

What information should be relayed to dispatch during the scene size-up that may change the response?

Accepted Answer

Number of patients, apparent severity, special hazards, and resource needs

Answer

Patient's name and date of birth

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Exact diagnosis of each patient's injuries

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Estimated time to clear the scene

Question 5

According to PHTLS, how should a prehospital provider approach a trauma patient at a crime scene?

Accepted Answer

Provide patient care while minimizing disturbance to potential evidence

Answer

Avoid the patient until police complete their investigation

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Collect all evidence and give it to police before treating

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Ignore all crime scene considerations and focus only on patient care

Question 6

What role does environmental assessment play in the PHTLS scene size-up?

Accepted Answer

It identifies weather, terrain, lighting, and conditions that affect patient care and provider safety

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It only matters for hypothermia risk

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It determines which hospital to transport to

Answer

It is only relevant for wilderness rescue scenarios