PHTLS

Question 1

Trauma

Answer 1

Most are motor vehicle accidents

Question 2

Trauma

Answer 2

Scene safe
Additional resources
Number of patients
NOI MOI

Question 3

Primary Assesment

Answer 3

ABCDE
Airway
Breathing
Circulation
Decision to transport
E

Question 4

Secondary Assesment

Answer 4

• Head to Toe Exam usually non life threatening injuries

- Vitals

Question 5

Reassesment

Answer 5

Reasses vitals and monitor trends and response to treatment

Question 6

Energy

Answer 6

Powers all body functions
Cells make energy from glucose and oxygen
Energy stored in form of ATP

Question 7

Airway

Answer 7

Must be patient

Question 8

Breathing

Answer 8

Oxygen must reach alveoli and cross into circulation

Question 9

Circulation

Answer 9

Distributes oxygen through red blood cells

Question 10

Stage 1 Shock

Answer 10

Blood loss: 750 ml
Blood Loss percentage: 15%
Pulse:<100
Resp: 14-20
Neuro: anxious

Question 11

Stage 2 Shock

Answer 11

Blood Loss: 750-1500ml
Blood Loss Percentage: 15-30%
Pulse: 100-120
Resp: 20-30
Neuro: More anxious

Question 12

Stage 3 Shock

Answer 12

Blood Loss: 1500-200
Blood Loss Percentage: 30-40
Pulse: 120-140
Resp: >30
Neuro: confused

Question 13

Stage 4 Shock

Answer 13

Blood Loss: >2000
Blood Loss Percentage: >40
Pulse: >140
Resp: >40
Neuro: lethargic and confused

Question 14

Disability

Answer 14

LOC GCS RTS

Question 15

Expose

Answer 15

Expose body for injuries