PHTLS 10th Edition Practice Test Review

This set of flashcards contains key questions and answers based on the PHTLS 10th Edition practice test material to aid in exam preparation.

What requires a continuous evaluation and adjustment of the care plan as a patient's condition evolves?

The Critical thinking process

What does the 'X' in XABCDE assessment signify?

Exsanguinating hemorrhage

What is the immediate intervention for severe external bleeding?

Apply direct pressure to the wound.

What should you prepare for when assessing a patient with soot around the mouth and a hoarse cry?

Prepare for a difficult intubation.

What is the most common cause of airway obstruction in unresponsive trauma patients?

The tongue.

What is the percent of total body surface area affected with partial thickness burns on the anterior chest, entire right arm, and palm of the left hand?

28%.

What is the leading cause of fatalities among EMS providers?

Motor vehicle collisions.

What life-threatening condition takes precedence in a patient with multisystem trauma?

Significant external hemorrhage.

What is the suspected condition for an 80-year-old female with a recent fall and altered consciousness?

Subdural hematoma.

Which type of shock includes neurogenic and anaphylactic shock?

Distributive shock.

What is the primary goal of a rapid trauma assessment?

Quickly identify life-threatening conditions.

What should be prioritized when managing an open pneumothorax?

Sealing the chest wound.

What indicates a flail chest?

Paradoxical chest movement.

Which organ is most commonly injured in blunt abdominal trauma?

Spleen.

What is indicated by Beck's triad?

Pericardial tamponade.

Which START triage tag should be assigned to a non-ambulatory patient with no radial pulse?

Black.

What is a key sign of neurogenic shock?

Bradycardia with warm skin.

What sign is most concerning in a child with blunt abdominal trauma?

Abdominal distention and guarding.

What intervention is appropriate for suspected pelvic fracture with hypotension?

Apply a pelvic binder.

What assessment finding most suggests increased intracranial pressure?

Unequal pupils and vomiting.