ATLS-POST AND PRE TEST COMPLETED exam questions with answers (answers well outlined) 2022/2023

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...

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 ...

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...

• 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...

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)...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...