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ATLS Post Test 2026 Study Guide | Advanced Trauma
Life Support Exam Answers & High-Yield
Review||Newest Exam!!
Which patients should you consider transferring, and what
tests should be performed prior to transfer? - Answers-
Patients who injuries exceed your ability to care fore them,
either d/t specialized needs, or resource availability, only
perform testing that enables the referring physician to
resuscitate, stabilize and ensure the safe transfer of the
patient
T or F: Pulse ox measures the partial pressure of oxygen
to carbon dioxide - Answers-F
Pulse ox does not measure the partial pressure of oxygen,
only saturation. It can be confounded by
carboxyhemoglobin, so this adjunct should be used w/
caution in pts w/ inhalation injuries. Pulse ox also does not
measure co2
You intubate the patient, reduce the femur fracture and
immobilize it, and immobilize the patient's pelvis with a
binder. He has received 1 liter of warmed crystalloid and 1
unit of uncrossmatched blood intravenously.
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The patient's vital signs improve to: HR 97, BP 110/64, RR
24, oxygen saturation
96%. He starts to respond to verbal stimuli, opens his
eyes to voice, and tries to brush away the examiner's
hands.
Answer question below based on this case scenario
-What additional adjuncts and treatments would you order
at this time?
-When should the transfer occur, and what tests are
necessary before transferring the pt? - Answers--
Additional adjuncts should include: CXR, pelvic XR, and
FAST. Also obtain ABG levels and insert gastric tube.
Order additional bloodwork, as appropriate
-Transfer should occur as soon as possible after you
determine that the patient's needs exceed the capabilities
of your facility and after the patient has been resuscitated
and stabilized. Only perform tests that directly affect your
care of the patient (e.g., do not delay transfer to perform a
head CT head if a neurosurgeon is not available).
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Why is info about the MOI so important? - Answers-The
patient's condition is greatly influenced by the mechanism
of injury. Knowledge of the mechanism of injury can
enhance understanding of the patient's physiologic state
and provide clues to anticipated injuries. Some injuries
can be predicted based on the direction and amount of
energy associated with the mechanism of injury.
What specialized diagnostic test may be performed during
the secondary survey to identify specific injuries? -
Answers-Adjuncts to the secondary survey include
additional x-ray examinations of the spine and extremities;
CT scans of the head, chest, abdomen, and spine;
contrast urography and angiography; transesophageal
ultrasound; bronchoscopy; and esophagoscopy.
The secondary survey does not begin until?.. (3) -
Answers-- primary survey (ABCDE) is completed
-resuscitative efforts are underway
-improvement of the pts vital functions have been
demonstarted
Secondary survey assessment uses what acronym for hx?
- Answers-Allergies
ATLS Post Test 2026 Study Guide | Advanced Trauma
Life Support Exam Answers & High-Yield
Review||Newest Exam!!
Which patients should you consider transferring, and what
tests should be performed prior to transfer? - Answers-
Patients who injuries exceed your ability to care fore them,
either d/t specialized needs, or resource availability, only
perform testing that enables the referring physician to
resuscitate, stabilize and ensure the safe transfer of the
patient
T or F: Pulse ox measures the partial pressure of oxygen
to carbon dioxide - Answers-F
Pulse ox does not measure the partial pressure of oxygen,
only saturation. It can be confounded by
carboxyhemoglobin, so this adjunct should be used w/
caution in pts w/ inhalation injuries. Pulse ox also does not
measure co2
You intubate the patient, reduce the femur fracture and
immobilize it, and immobilize the patient's pelvis with a
binder. He has received 1 liter of warmed crystalloid and 1
unit of uncrossmatched blood intravenously.
,2|Page
The patient's vital signs improve to: HR 97, BP 110/64, RR
24, oxygen saturation
96%. He starts to respond to verbal stimuli, opens his
eyes to voice, and tries to brush away the examiner's
hands.
Answer question below based on this case scenario
-What additional adjuncts and treatments would you order
at this time?
-When should the transfer occur, and what tests are
necessary before transferring the pt? - Answers--
Additional adjuncts should include: CXR, pelvic XR, and
FAST. Also obtain ABG levels and insert gastric tube.
Order additional bloodwork, as appropriate
-Transfer should occur as soon as possible after you
determine that the patient's needs exceed the capabilities
of your facility and after the patient has been resuscitated
and stabilized. Only perform tests that directly affect your
care of the patient (e.g., do not delay transfer to perform a
head CT head if a neurosurgeon is not available).
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Why is info about the MOI so important? - Answers-The
patient's condition is greatly influenced by the mechanism
of injury. Knowledge of the mechanism of injury can
enhance understanding of the patient's physiologic state
and provide clues to anticipated injuries. Some injuries
can be predicted based on the direction and amount of
energy associated with the mechanism of injury.
What specialized diagnostic test may be performed during
the secondary survey to identify specific injuries? -
Answers-Adjuncts to the secondary survey include
additional x-ray examinations of the spine and extremities;
CT scans of the head, chest, abdomen, and spine;
contrast urography and angiography; transesophageal
ultrasound; bronchoscopy; and esophagoscopy.
The secondary survey does not begin until?.. (3) -
Answers-- primary survey (ABCDE) is completed
-resuscitative efforts are underway
-improvement of the pts vital functions have been
demonstarted
Secondary survey assessment uses what acronym for hx?
- Answers-Allergies
