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ATLS-POST AND PRE TEST COMPLETED exam questions with answers (answers well outlined) 2022/2023
ATLS-POST AND PRE TEST COMPLETED exam questions with answers (answers well outlined) 2022/2023
[Show more]ATLS-POST AND PRE TEST COMPLETED exam questions with answers (answers well outlined) 2022/2023
[Show more]1. Which of the following signs is LEAST reliable for diagnosing esophageal intubation? 
a. symmetrical chest wall movement 
b. end-tidal CO2 presence by colorimetry 
c. bilateral breath sounds 
d. oxygen saturation >92% 
e. ETT above carina on chest x-ray
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Add to cart1. Which of the following signs is LEAST reliable for diagnosing esophageal intubation? 
a. symmetrical chest wall movement 
b. end-tidal CO2 presence by colorimetry 
c. bilateral breath sounds 
d. oxygen saturation >92% 
e. ETT above carina on chest x-ray
1. The primary indication for transferring a 
patient to a higher level trauma center is: 
4. Which one of the following statements 
regarding patients with thoracic spine injuries is 
TRUE? 
unavailability of a surgeon or operating room 
staff. 
multiple system injuries, including severe 
head inju...
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Add to cart1. The primary indication for transferring a 
patient to a higher level trauma center is: 
4. Which one of the following statements 
regarding patients with thoracic spine injuries is 
TRUE? 
unavailability of a surgeon or operating room 
staff. 
multiple system injuries, including severe 
head inju...
A 22-year-old man is hypotensive and tachycardic after a shotgun wound to the left shoulder. His blood pressure is initially 80/40 mm Hg. After initial fluid resuscitation his blood pressure increases to 122/84 mm Hg. His heart rate is now 100 beats per minute and his respiratory rate is 28 breaths ...
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Add to cartA 22-year-old man is hypotensive and tachycardic after a shotgun wound to the left shoulder. His blood pressure is initially 80/40 mm Hg. After initial fluid resuscitation his blood pressure increases to 122/84 mm Hg. His heart rate is now 100 beats per minute and his respiratory rate is 28 breaths ...
What is the primary goal of treating TBI? How is this done? – 
preventing secondary brain injury. This is done by maintaining blood pressure 
and providing adequate profusion. 
After managing ABCDEs of TBI what MUST be identified if present? How is this done? 
– 
mass lesion that requires surgic...
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Add to cartWhat is the primary goal of treating TBI? How is this done? – 
preventing secondary brain injury. This is done by maintaining blood pressure 
and providing adequate profusion. 
After managing ABCDEs of TBI what MUST be identified if present? How is this done? 
– 
mass lesion that requires surgic...
•	Which one of the following is the recommended method for initially treating frostbite? 
•	vasodilators 
•	anticoagulants 
•	warm (40°C) water 
•	padding and elevation 
•	application of heat from a hair dryer 
 
•	A 6yearold boy is struck by an automobile and brought to the emerg...
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Add to cart•	Which one of the following is the recommended method for initially treating frostbite? 
•	vasodilators 
•	anticoagulants 
•	warm (40°C) water 
•	padding and elevation 
•	application of heat from a hair dryer 
 
•	A 6yearold boy is struck by an automobile and brought to the emerg...
1.	A 22-year-old man is hypotensive and tachycardic after a shotgun wound to the left shoulder. His blood pressure is initially 80/40 mm Hg. After initial fluid resuscitation his blood pressure increases to 122/84 mm Hg. His heart rate is now 100 beats per minute and his respiratory rate is 28 breat...
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Add to cart1.	A 22-year-old man is hypotensive and tachycardic after a shotgun wound to the left shoulder. His blood pressure is initially 80/40 mm Hg. After initial fluid resuscitation his blood pressure increases to 122/84 mm Hg. His heart rate is now 100 beats per minute and his respiratory rate is 28 breat...
Definitive control of the airway is achieved by ____________ - Answer Endotracheal intubation 
 
How do you treat hypothermia in the ED? - Answer crystalloid fluids at 102.2 degrees F and warmed treatment area 
 
What does definitive hemorrhage control refer to? 
(3) - Answer 1) Possible surgery 
2)...
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Add to cartDefinitive control of the airway is achieved by ____________ - Answer Endotracheal intubation 
 
How do you treat hypothermia in the ED? - Answer crystalloid fluids at 102.2 degrees F and warmed treatment area 
 
What does definitive hemorrhage control refer to? 
(3) - Answer 1) Possible surgery 
2)...
field triage scheme step 1: 
when to transport to level 1 trauma center? 
GCS - 
systolic BP - 
RR - - answerGCS <13 
systolic BP <90 
RR <10 or >29 [ <20 in infants <1 yr] 
(OR need for ventilatory support) 
when adults fall > ___ feet or ___ meters (2 stories) you should trans...
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Add to cartfield triage scheme step 1: 
when to transport to level 1 trauma center? 
GCS - 
systolic BP - 
RR - - answerGCS <13 
systolic BP <90 
RR <10 or >29 [ <20 in infants <1 yr] 
(OR need for ventilatory support) 
when adults fall > ___ feet or ___ meters (2 stories) you should trans...
Which of the following is the recommended Method for treatment frostbite? 
A. Vasodilators 
B. Anticigulants 
C. Warm (40 degrees) water 
D. Padding and elevation 
E. Application of heat from a hairdryer 
Which of the following physical findings suggest a cause of hypotension other than 
spinal cord...
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Add to cartWhich of the following is the recommended Method for treatment frostbite? 
A. Vasodilators 
B. Anticigulants 
C. Warm (40 degrees) water 
D. Padding and elevation 
E. Application of heat from a hairdryer 
Which of the following physical findings suggest a cause of hypotension other than 
spinal cord...
1. The primary indication for transferring a 
patient to a higher level trauma center is: 
4. Which one of the following statements 
regarding patients with thoracic spine injuries is 
TRUE? 
unavailability of a surgeon or operating room 
staff. 
multiple system injuries, including severe 
head inju...
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Add to cart1. The primary indication for transferring a 
patient to a higher level trauma center is: 
4. Which one of the following statements 
regarding patients with thoracic spine injuries is 
TRUE? 
unavailability of a surgeon or operating room 
staff. 
multiple system injuries, including severe 
head inju...
1. A 24-year-old male pedestrian, struck by an automobile, is admitted to the emergency department 1 hour after injury. His blood pressure is 80/60 mmHg, heart rate 140 beats per minute and respiratory rate is 36 per minute. He is lethargic. Oxygen is delivered via face mask, and two lar...
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Add to cart1. A 24-year-old male pedestrian, struck by an automobile, is admitted to the emergency department 1 hour after injury. His blood pressure is 80/60 mmHg, heart rate 140 beats per minute and respiratory rate is 36 per minute. He is lethargic. Oxygen is delivered via face mask, and two lar...
A 24-year-old male pedestrian, struck by an automobile, is admitted to the 
emergency department 1 hour after injury. His blood pressure is 80/60 mmHg, heart 
rate 140 beats per minute and respiratory rate is 36 per minute. He is lethargic. 
Oxygen is delivered via face mask, and two large-caliber I...
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Add to cartA 24-year-old male pedestrian, struck by an automobile, is admitted to the 
emergency department 1 hour after injury. His blood pressure is 80/60 mmHg, heart 
rate 140 beats per minute and respiratory rate is 36 per minute. He is lethargic. 
Oxygen is delivered via face mask, and two large-caliber I...
True or false? Although the mechanism of injury may be similar to those for the younger population, 
data shows increased mortality with similar severity of injury in older adults. 
{{Correct Ans- True 
In the elderly population, what is decreased physiological reserve? 
{{Correct Ans- aging is char...
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Add to cartTrue or false? Although the mechanism of injury may be similar to those for the younger population, 
data shows increased mortality with similar severity of injury in older adults. 
{{Correct Ans- True 
In the elderly population, what is decreased physiological reserve? 
{{Correct Ans- aging is char...
1. Which of the following signs is LEAST reliable for diagnosing esophageal intubation? 
a. symmetrical chest wall movement 
b. end-tidal CO2 presence by colorimetry 
c. bilateral breath sounds 
d. oxygen saturation >92% 
e. ETT above carina on chest x-ray 
2. Which of the following signs the nec...
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Add to cart1. Which of the following signs is LEAST reliable for diagnosing esophageal intubation? 
a. symmetrical chest wall movement 
b. end-tidal CO2 presence by colorimetry 
c. bilateral breath sounds 
d. oxygen saturation >92% 
e. ETT above carina on chest x-ray 
2. Which of the following signs the nec...
Chance fracture -Answer- Transverse fracture through vertebra. 
In children usually associated with enterc disruption. Seen in motor vehicle accidents 
involving only lap belt. 
May be associated with retroperitoneal and Abdominal visceral injuries. 
Anterior hip dislocation -Answer- Flexed, abducte...
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Add to cartChance fracture -Answer- Transverse fracture through vertebra. 
In children usually associated with enterc disruption. Seen in motor vehicle accidents 
involving only lap belt. 
May be associated with retroperitoneal and Abdominal visceral injuries. 
Anterior hip dislocation -Answer- Flexed, abducte...
POSTEST ATLS 
QUESTIONS And 
ANSWERS 2023 Update
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Add to cartPOSTEST ATLS 
QUESTIONS And 
ANSWERS 2023 Update
2. Chance fracture: Transverse fracture through vertebra. 
In children usually associated with enterc disruption. Seen in motor vehicle accidents involving only lap belt. 
May be associated with retroperitoneal and Abdominal visceral injuries. 
3. Anterior hip dislocation: Flexed, abducted, external...
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Add to cart2. Chance fracture: Transverse fracture through vertebra. 
In children usually associated with enterc disruption. Seen in motor vehicle accidents involving only lap belt. 
May be associated with retroperitoneal and Abdominal visceral injuries. 
3. Anterior hip dislocation: Flexed, abducted, external...
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