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ATLS Post Test
Neurogenic shock has all of the following characteristics except which one?
A. hypotension
B. vasodilation
C. bradycardia
D. neurologic deficit
E. narrowed pulse pressure
E. narrowed pulse pressure
always the answer :)
A 30 year old male sustains a gunshot wound to the right lower chest, midway
between the nipple and the costal margin. He is brought by ambulance to a
hospital with full surgical capabilities. In the ED, he is endotracheally
intubated, 2 L of crystalloid is infused rapidly, and a closed tube thoracostomy
is performed with the return of 200 mL of blood. A CXR reveals correct
placement of the chest tube and a small residual hemothorax. His BP is now
70/50 and HR 140. The most appropriate next step is:
A. Insert a second chest tube
B. Obtain CT Abd
C. Perform a thoracotomy in the ED
D. Perform a laporotomy in the OR
E. Perform a FAST exam
E. Perform a FAST exam
-> needs more CHEST exploration not abdomen, so FAST of chest
Which of the following is true regarding a PREGNANT patient who presents
following blunt trauma?
A. Early gastric decompression is important
B. A hemoglobin level of 10 indicates recent blood loss
C. The CVP response to volume resuscitation is blunted in pregnant patients
D. A lap belt is the best form of restraint due to the size of the gravid uterus
E. A PaCO2 of 40 provides reassurance about the adequancy of respiratory
function
A. Early gastric decompression is important
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Which one of the following statements is FALSE concerning Rh
isoimmunization in pregnant trauma patients?
A. It occurs in blunt or penetrating abdominal trauma
B. It is produced by minor degrees of fetomaternal hemorrhage
C. Rh immunoglobulin therapy should be administered to pregnant females
who have sustained a gunshot wound to the leg
D. This is not a problem in traumatized, Rh-positive pregnant patients
E. Initiation of Rh immunoglobulin therapy does not require proof of
fetomaternal hemorrhage
C. Rh immunoglobulin therapy should be administered to pregnant females who
have sustained a gunshot wound to the leg
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding access in pediatric
resuscitation?
A. Intraosseous access should be only be considered after 5 percutaneous
attempts
B. Cut down at the ankle is a preferred initial access technique
C. Blood transfusion can be delivered through intraosseous access
D. Internal jugular cannulation is the next preferred option when percutaneous
venous access fails
E. Intraosseous cannulation should be first choice for access
C. Blood transfusion can be delivered through intraosseous access
(anything can be delievered IO)
A 23 year old male is stabbed below the right nipple. He is alert, and his
oxygen saturation is 98%. Chest tube was placed for treatment of
hemopneumothorax. BP is 90/60 mmHg after administration of 1 L of
crystalloid solution. What is the next step in treatment?
A. Re-examine the chest
B. Place a left-sided chest tube
C. Insert central venous catheter
D. Perform CT Abd/Pelvis
E. Prepare for urgent thoractomy
A. Re-examine the chest
You are treating a trauma patient and attempt a definitive airway by intubation.
However, the vocal cords are not visible. What tool would be most valuable for
POST TEST ATLS EXAM 2026
Download now
Johns Hopkins University
School of Nursing
HIGH YIELDS QUESTIONS
NEWEST MODEL 2026 EXAM LATEST
VERSION SOLVED QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS VERIFIED 100 %
Exam
, Page 2 of 29
ATLS Post Test
Neurogenic shock has all of the following characteristics except which one?
A. hypotension
B. vasodilation
C. bradycardia
D. neurologic deficit
E. narrowed pulse pressure
E. narrowed pulse pressure
always the answer :)
A 30 year old male sustains a gunshot wound to the right lower chest, midway
between the nipple and the costal margin. He is brought by ambulance to a
hospital with full surgical capabilities. In the ED, he is endotracheally
intubated, 2 L of crystalloid is infused rapidly, and a closed tube thoracostomy
is performed with the return of 200 mL of blood. A CXR reveals correct
placement of the chest tube and a small residual hemothorax. His BP is now
70/50 and HR 140. The most appropriate next step is:
A. Insert a second chest tube
B. Obtain CT Abd
C. Perform a thoracotomy in the ED
D. Perform a laporotomy in the OR
E. Perform a FAST exam
E. Perform a FAST exam
-> needs more CHEST exploration not abdomen, so FAST of chest
Which of the following is true regarding a PREGNANT patient who presents
following blunt trauma?
A. Early gastric decompression is important
B. A hemoglobin level of 10 indicates recent blood loss
C. The CVP response to volume resuscitation is blunted in pregnant patients
D. A lap belt is the best form of restraint due to the size of the gravid uterus
E. A PaCO2 of 40 provides reassurance about the adequancy of respiratory
function
A. Early gastric decompression is important
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Which one of the following statements is FALSE concerning Rh
isoimmunization in pregnant trauma patients?
A. It occurs in blunt or penetrating abdominal trauma
B. It is produced by minor degrees of fetomaternal hemorrhage
C. Rh immunoglobulin therapy should be administered to pregnant females
who have sustained a gunshot wound to the leg
D. This is not a problem in traumatized, Rh-positive pregnant patients
E. Initiation of Rh immunoglobulin therapy does not require proof of
fetomaternal hemorrhage
C. Rh immunoglobulin therapy should be administered to pregnant females who
have sustained a gunshot wound to the leg
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding access in pediatric
resuscitation?
A. Intraosseous access should be only be considered after 5 percutaneous
attempts
B. Cut down at the ankle is a preferred initial access technique
C. Blood transfusion can be delivered through intraosseous access
D. Internal jugular cannulation is the next preferred option when percutaneous
venous access fails
E. Intraosseous cannulation should be first choice for access
C. Blood transfusion can be delivered through intraosseous access
(anything can be delievered IO)
A 23 year old male is stabbed below the right nipple. He is alert, and his
oxygen saturation is 98%. Chest tube was placed for treatment of
hemopneumothorax. BP is 90/60 mmHg after administration of 1 L of
crystalloid solution. What is the next step in treatment?
A. Re-examine the chest
B. Place a left-sided chest tube
C. Insert central venous catheter
D. Perform CT Abd/Pelvis
E. Prepare for urgent thoractomy
A. Re-examine the chest
You are treating a trauma patient and attempt a definitive airway by intubation.
However, the vocal cords are not visible. What tool would be most valuable for
