ATLS
Student Course
READINESS ASSESSMENT GUIDE
Q&S
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,1. In the initial assessment of a trauma patient, which of the
following is the correct order of priority?
A) Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Exposure
B) Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Exposure, Airway
C) Circulation, Airway, Breathing, Disability, Exposure
D) Disability, Exposure, Airway, Breathing, Circulation
Correct Answer: A
2. During a primary survey, what is the most appropriate
next step after securing the airway?
A) Assess for pneumothorax
B) Check for a pulse
C) Evaluate breathing and ventilation
D) Apply a cervical collar
Correct Answer: C
3. Which of the following is an indication for immediate
surgical intervention in a patient with abdominal trauma?
A) Hemodynamic instability and a positive FAST exam
B) Isolated free fluid in the abdomen without solid organ
injury
C) A stable patient with a small amount of free fluid in the
pelvis
D) A patient with a history of liver cirrhosis and blunt
abdominal trauma
Correct Answer: A
4. In a patient with suspected spinal injury, which imaging
modality is preferred for initial evaluation?
A) X-ray
B) CT scan
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, C) MRI
D) Ultrasound
Correct Answer: B
5. What is the most common cause of shock in trauma
patients?
A) Cardiogenic shock
B) Hypovolemic shock
C) Septic shock
D) Neurogenic shock
Correct Answer: B
6. Which of the following is a contraindication for the
placement of a chest tube?
A) Tension pneumothorax
B) Massive hemothorax
C) Diaphragmatic hernia
D) Open pneumothorax
Correct Answer: C
7. When performing a secondary survey, which of the
following is not typically included?
A) Complete head-to-toe examination
B) Detailed history taking
C) Reevaluation of vital signs
D) Administration of tetanus prophylaxis
Correct Answer: D
8. In a trauma patient with a pelvic fracture, what is the
initial management step?
A) Application of a pelvic binder
B) Immediate laparotomy
C) Administration of broad-spectrum antibiotics
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Student Course
READINESS ASSESSMENT GUIDE
Q&S
©2024/2025
,1. In the initial assessment of a trauma patient, which of the
following is the correct order of priority?
A) Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Exposure
B) Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Exposure, Airway
C) Circulation, Airway, Breathing, Disability, Exposure
D) Disability, Exposure, Airway, Breathing, Circulation
Correct Answer: A
2. During a primary survey, what is the most appropriate
next step after securing the airway?
A) Assess for pneumothorax
B) Check for a pulse
C) Evaluate breathing and ventilation
D) Apply a cervical collar
Correct Answer: C
3. Which of the following is an indication for immediate
surgical intervention in a patient with abdominal trauma?
A) Hemodynamic instability and a positive FAST exam
B) Isolated free fluid in the abdomen without solid organ
injury
C) A stable patient with a small amount of free fluid in the
pelvis
D) A patient with a history of liver cirrhosis and blunt
abdominal trauma
Correct Answer: A
4. In a patient with suspected spinal injury, which imaging
modality is preferred for initial evaluation?
A) X-ray
B) CT scan
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, C) MRI
D) Ultrasound
Correct Answer: B
5. What is the most common cause of shock in trauma
patients?
A) Cardiogenic shock
B) Hypovolemic shock
C) Septic shock
D) Neurogenic shock
Correct Answer: B
6. Which of the following is a contraindication for the
placement of a chest tube?
A) Tension pneumothorax
B) Massive hemothorax
C) Diaphragmatic hernia
D) Open pneumothorax
Correct Answer: C
7. When performing a secondary survey, which of the
following is not typically included?
A) Complete head-to-toe examination
B) Detailed history taking
C) Reevaluation of vital signs
D) Administration of tetanus prophylaxis
Correct Answer: D
8. In a trauma patient with a pelvic fracture, what is the
initial management step?
A) Application of a pelvic binder
B) Immediate laparotomy
C) Administration of broad-spectrum antibiotics
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