Prehospital Trauma Life Support 2022 (PHTLS) Review Test Questions and Answers

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Prehospital Trauma Life Support 2022 (PHTLS) Review Test Questions and Answers Inadequate Perfusion / Energy production at the cellular level. -Answer- Shock Why are case studies important in th... e Hospital? -Answer- It gives us evidence based practice. What is the definition of anaerobic metabolism? -Answer- Without Oxygen When does hemorrhage control start in the trauma assessment? -Answer- Right away, first thing to be done. Why do we needle decompress somebody? -Answer- If there is an increase work of breathing / Absent lung sounds / Inadequate perfusion What is the easiest way to open the airway of a trauma patient? -Answer- Jaw Thrust What is a problem with intubation? -Answer- It requires a lot of practice. When you arrive on scene and find your patient with their airway full of blood, how long should you suction for? -Answer- Until the airway is complete clear from blood. What is the best way to confirm you have good a good ET Tube in place? -Answer- End Tidal When should you start the secondary assessment on a trauma patient? -Answer- When time and situation allows. What are some pre-arrival factors you should be considering upon arrival to your designated call? -Answer- Time of day / Weather / Location / Hazards Involved / Possible additional needs What is the main reason for a primary assessment on a trauma patient? -Answer- To identify and treat immediate life threats. What is the most common type of shock and what is the main cause of shock? -Answer- Hemorrhagic Shock due to either uncontrolled internal / external hemorrhage When wanting to get a patient off scene quickly what is a piece of equipment that is best suited for this situation? -Answer- Scoop Stretcher What is the first thing that should be treated on a trauma patient? And once that is treated what should you focus on next? -Answer- First treat the ABC's then any other immediate life threats [Show More]

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