ATLS Student Refresher Course - Readiness Assessment Guide Q & S 2024.

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Student Refresher Course




READINESS ASSESSMENT GUIDE
Q&S




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,1. Which of the following is the most common cause of
traumatic brain injury (TBI) in adults?

A. Motor vehicle collisions
B. Falls
C. Assaults
D. Sports injuries

Answer: B. Falls

2. In shock management, which of the following best
describes the 'golden hour'?

A. The first 10 minutes after injury
B. The first 30 minutes after injury
C. The first hour after injury
D. The second hour after injury

Answer: C. The first hour after injury

3. Which of the following types of shock is characterized
by warm, flushed skin?

A. Hypovolemic shock
B. Cardiogenic shock
C. Neurogenic shock
D. Septic shock

Answer: D. Septic shock

4. What is the primary purpose of administering hypertonic
saline in the management of increased intracranial pressure
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, (ICP)?

A. To decrease cerebral blood flow
B. To increase cerebrospinal fluid production
C. To draw water out of the brain cells
D. To lower blood pressure

Answer: C. To draw water out of the brain cells

5. Which of the following is a contraindication for using
succinylcholine in intubation during a trauma resuscitation?

A. Allergies to shellfish
B. Hyperkalemia
C. Hypothyroidism
D. Hypovolemia

Answer: B. Hyperkalemia

6. Which imaging modality is the gold standard for
diagnosing aortic injuries in a trauma patient?

A. Ultrasound
B. MRI
C. CT Angiography
D. X-ray

Answer: C. CT Angiography

7. In trauma patients, which of the following is the most
effective intervention for preventing hypothermia during
transport?

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