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ATLS EXAM with questions and answers
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[Show more]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 ...
Assessed first in trauma patient - ans ----Airway 
 
(*)Degree of burn that is characterized by bone involvement - ans ----Fourth 
 
Complications of head trauma - ans ----Intracerebral hematoma 
Extradural hematoma 
Brain abscess 
 
Most common cause of laryngotracheal stenosis - ans...
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Add to cartAssessed first in trauma patient - ans ----Airway 
 
(*)Degree of burn that is characterized by bone involvement - ans ----Fourth 
 
Complications of head trauma - ans ----Intracerebral hematoma 
Extradural hematoma 
Brain abscess 
 
Most common cause of laryngotracheal stenosis - ans...
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. - ans ----True 
 
In the elderly population, what is decreased physiological reserve? - ans ----aging is charact...
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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. - ans ----True 
 
In the elderly population, what is decreased physiological reserve? - ans ----aging is charact...
Assessed first in trauma patient - correct answers--Airway 
 
(*)Degree of burn that is characterized by bone involvement - correct answers--Fourth 
 
Complications of head trauma - correct answers--Intracerebral hematoma 
Extradural hematoma 
Brain abscess 
 
Most common cause of laryngotracheal...
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Add to cartAssessed first in trauma patient - correct answers--Airway 
 
(*)Degree of burn that is characterized by bone involvement - correct answers--Fourth 
 
Complications of head trauma - correct answers--Intracerebral hematoma 
Extradural hematoma 
Brain abscess 
 
Most common cause of laryngotracheal...
Definitive control of the airway is achieved by ____________ - ans ----Endotracheal intubation 
 
How do you treat hypothermia in the ED? - ans ----crystalloid fluids at 102.2 degrees F and warmed treatment area 
 
What does definitive hemorrhage control refer to? 
(3) - ans ----1) Possi...
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Add to cartDefinitive control of the airway is achieved by ____________ - ans ----Endotracheal intubation 
 
How do you treat hypothermia in the ED? - ans ----crystalloid fluids at 102.2 degrees F and warmed treatment area 
 
What does definitive hemorrhage control refer to? 
(3) - ans ----1) Possi...
What is the primary goal of treating TBI? How is this done? - ans --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? - ans --mass lesion that r...
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Add to cartWhat is the primary goal of treating TBI? How is this done? - ans --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? - ans --mass lesion that r...
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 ...
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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 ...

Primary survey - ans ----(A) Airway with cervical spine protection (restrict) 
(B) Breathing and ventilation 
(C) Circulation - stop the bleeding 
(D) Disability - neurological status 
(E) Exposure - undress and environment (temp control) 
REPEAT IF ANYTHING GOES WRONG 
 
Secondary survey - ...
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Primary survey - ans ----(A) Airway with cervical spine protection (restrict) 
(B) Breathing and ventilation 
(C) Circulation - stop the bleeding 
(D) Disability - neurological status 
(E) Exposure - undress and environment (temp control) 
REPEAT IF ANYTHING GOES WRONG 
 
Secondary survey - ...
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