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ATLS Exam |150 + Questions and Verified Answers (2023/2024 New Update) An electrician is electrocuted by a downed power line after a thunderstorm. He apparently made contact with the wire at the level of the right mid thigh. In the ED, his vital signs are normal and no dysrhythmia is noted on ECG. On examination, there is an exit wound on the bottom of the right foot. His urine is positive for blood by dipstick but not RBCs are seen microscopically. Initial management should include: A. Imm...

ATLS All Test | 200+ Questions and Verified Answers (2023/2024 Newly Updated) In which of the following clinical contexts is an urgent, post-traumatic head CT NOT necessary? A. Individual with seizures B. Individual with a progressive headache C. Individual with an unreliable history D. Individual with a Glasgow coma scale score of 15 Answer: D. Individual with a Glasgow coma scale score of 15 Which of the following is CORRECT about visceral...

ATLS, Practice Test, Pretest, MCQ, Written Review, ATLS Post Test, Complete Set Solutions Bundled Together| More than 300 Questions and Verified Answers (2023/ 2024 Update) 1. The most significant difference between burn and other traumatic in- juries is?  Answer: In a burn injury, the full extent of the injury may not be evidence immediately 2. In an adult patient with suspected inhalation injury, it is important to?  Answer: Use an ETT larger than 7.5 in an adult to e...

ATLS Test | Questions and Verified Answers (2023/2024 Update) Which of the following is most typical of early, neurogenic shock? A. Increased pulse, clammy skin B. Increased pulse, warm and dry skin C. Decreased pulse, clammy skin D. Decreased pulse, warm and dry skin Answer: D. Decreased pulse, warm and dry skin (skin is warm due to vasodilation) Which of the following is an acceptable location to insert a needle when decompressing a tensi...

ATLS Pretest | Questions and Verified Answers (2023/2024 Update) 1. A trauma patient presents to your emergency department with inspiratory stridor and a suspected c-spine injury. Oxygen saturation is 88% on high-flow oxygen via a nonrebreathing mask. The most appropriate next step is to:  Answer: restrict cervical motion and establish a definitive airway 2. When applying the Rule of Nines to infants:  Answer: The head is proportionally larger in infants than in adults....