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

Understanding the mechanism helps providers estimate energy transfer, predict injury patterns, and make appropriate triage and transport decisions.

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

Traffic-related incidents, including being struck by passing vehicles, are the leading cause of line-of-duty injuries and deaths for emergency responders.

Question 3

When should a prehospital provider NOT enter a trauma scene?

Accepted Answer

When active hazards exist that have not been controlled

Answer

Providers should never enter a scene with uncontrolled hazards as becoming a victim reduces available resources.

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

Early communication about patient count, severity, hazards, and resource needs allows dispatch to send appropriate additional resources.

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

Patient care is the priority, but providers should minimize evidence disturbance when possible.

PHTLS - Prehospital Trauma Life Support Practice Test

PHTLS - Prehospital Trauma Life Support Practice Test

PHTLS - Prehospital Trauma Life Support Scene Assessment and Safety 2