ATLS Practice exam questions with correct
answers
Definitive control of the airway is achieved by ____________ - verified answers; Endotracheal
intubation
How do you treat hypothermia in the ED? - verified answers; crystalloid fluids at 102.2
degrees F and warmed treatment area
What does definitive hemorrhage control refer to?
(3) - verified answers; 1) Possible surgery
2) Stabilizing of pelvis
3) Angioembolization
What are rates of fluid administration measured by? - verified answers; Size and length of
catheter
Minimum flow rate of oxygen reservoir mask - verified answers; 11 L/min
MCC of shock in trauma pt - verified answers; Hypovolemia due to hemorrhage
Describe the 3 for 1 rule - verified answers; Replace each mL of blood loss with 3 ml of
crystalloid solution
What metabolic state can result from continued hemorrhage or decreased perfusion? -
verified answers; Metabolic acidosis
, In what survey, primary or secondary, are these identified?
1) Simple PTX
2) Pulmonary contusion
3) Traumatic aortic disruption - verified answers; Secondary
Via thorough PE, CXR, pulse ox, ECG and ABG
What imaging study is preferred for penetrating abdominal trauma? - verified answers; CT
What can FAST rapidly diagnose? - verified answers; Abdominal hemorrhage
When is a laparotomy indicated? - verified answers; Fascial penetration with intraperitoneal
bleeding or peritonitis
What does the Monro Kellie doctrine describe? - verified answers; The relationship between
IC volume and pressure
Normal resting ICP - verified answers; 10 mm Hg
How do you reduce elevated ICP? - verified answers; Mannitol in a 20% solution
How do you temporarily control pelvic hemorrhage and instability? - verified answers;
Internal traction and external counter-pressure
How do you initially manage major arterial injury? - verified answers; Direct pressure and
fluid resuscitation
answers
Definitive control of the airway is achieved by ____________ - verified answers; Endotracheal
intubation
How do you treat hypothermia in the ED? - verified answers; crystalloid fluids at 102.2
degrees F and warmed treatment area
What does definitive hemorrhage control refer to?
(3) - verified answers; 1) Possible surgery
2) Stabilizing of pelvis
3) Angioembolization
What are rates of fluid administration measured by? - verified answers; Size and length of
catheter
Minimum flow rate of oxygen reservoir mask - verified answers; 11 L/min
MCC of shock in trauma pt - verified answers; Hypovolemia due to hemorrhage
Describe the 3 for 1 rule - verified answers; Replace each mL of blood loss with 3 ml of
crystalloid solution
What metabolic state can result from continued hemorrhage or decreased perfusion? -
verified answers; Metabolic acidosis
, In what survey, primary or secondary, are these identified?
1) Simple PTX
2) Pulmonary contusion
3) Traumatic aortic disruption - verified answers; Secondary
Via thorough PE, CXR, pulse ox, ECG and ABG
What imaging study is preferred for penetrating abdominal trauma? - verified answers; CT
What can FAST rapidly diagnose? - verified answers; Abdominal hemorrhage
When is a laparotomy indicated? - verified answers; Fascial penetration with intraperitoneal
bleeding or peritonitis
What does the Monro Kellie doctrine describe? - verified answers; The relationship between
IC volume and pressure
Normal resting ICP - verified answers; 10 mm Hg
How do you reduce elevated ICP? - verified answers; Mannitol in a 20% solution
How do you temporarily control pelvic hemorrhage and instability? - verified answers;
Internal traction and external counter-pressure
How do you initially manage major arterial injury? - verified answers; Direct pressure and
fluid resuscitation
