Intro to ATLS UPDATED Exam Questions
and CORRECT Answers
ATLS focuses on what 3 things? - CORRECT ANSWER - -immediate assessment
-resuscitation
-stabilization
What is the sequence of evaluations for ATLS? - CORRECT ANSWER - -airway w/ c-
spine protection
-breathing and ventilation
-circulation and bleeding control
-disability/neurologic status
-exposure and environment
You can assess A-D in a trauma patient by asking what? - CORRECT ANSWER - -"what
is your name?"
-"what happened?"
Steps for assessing airway - CORRECT ANSWER - -maintain patent airway
-ID and manage airway obstructions
-consider C-spine protection
Steps for assessing breathing - CORRECT ANSWER - -assess breathing quality and rate
-administer supplemental O2 as needed
-does the pt have adequate respiratory effort and oxygenation?
Steps for assessing circulation - CORRECT ANSWER - -evaluate for signs of
shock/hemorrhage
-control external bleeding
, -initiate fluid resuscitation as appropriate
-find source of any instability (bleeding or other)
Sinus tachycardia can be an indicator of ____________ in a trauma pt - CORRECT
ANSWER - hypovolemia
Patient can lose ~____ of their BP before becoming hypotensive - CORRECT ANSWER -
30%
What is the first step in taking action regarding circulation in a trauma pt? - CORRECT
ANSWER - stop any hemorrhage w/ direct pressure, tourniquet, or operative intervention
Steps in assessing disability - CORRECT ANSWER - -assess neurologic status using
Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS)
-ID signs of head injury and altered mental status
-maintain C-spine precautions
-ID gross neuro deficits
a GCS score less than ____ indicates the need for intubation - CORRECT ANSWER -8
if _____________ is seen in a trauma pt, the spine should be immobilized - CORRECT
ANSWER - paralysis
if lateralizing signs are present, think ________________ - CORRECT ANSWER -
craniectomy
What are the 3 responses measured in the GCS? - CORRECT ANSWER - -eye opening
response
-best verbal response
-best motor response
and CORRECT Answers
ATLS focuses on what 3 things? - CORRECT ANSWER - -immediate assessment
-resuscitation
-stabilization
What is the sequence of evaluations for ATLS? - CORRECT ANSWER - -airway w/ c-
spine protection
-breathing and ventilation
-circulation and bleeding control
-disability/neurologic status
-exposure and environment
You can assess A-D in a trauma patient by asking what? - CORRECT ANSWER - -"what
is your name?"
-"what happened?"
Steps for assessing airway - CORRECT ANSWER - -maintain patent airway
-ID and manage airway obstructions
-consider C-spine protection
Steps for assessing breathing - CORRECT ANSWER - -assess breathing quality and rate
-administer supplemental O2 as needed
-does the pt have adequate respiratory effort and oxygenation?
Steps for assessing circulation - CORRECT ANSWER - -evaluate for signs of
shock/hemorrhage
-control external bleeding
, -initiate fluid resuscitation as appropriate
-find source of any instability (bleeding or other)
Sinus tachycardia can be an indicator of ____________ in a trauma pt - CORRECT
ANSWER - hypovolemia
Patient can lose ~____ of their BP before becoming hypotensive - CORRECT ANSWER -
30%
What is the first step in taking action regarding circulation in a trauma pt? - CORRECT
ANSWER - stop any hemorrhage w/ direct pressure, tourniquet, or operative intervention
Steps in assessing disability - CORRECT ANSWER - -assess neurologic status using
Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS)
-ID signs of head injury and altered mental status
-maintain C-spine precautions
-ID gross neuro deficits
a GCS score less than ____ indicates the need for intubation - CORRECT ANSWER -8
if _____________ is seen in a trauma pt, the spine should be immobilized - CORRECT
ANSWER - paralysis
if lateralizing signs are present, think ________________ - CORRECT ANSWER -
craniectomy
What are the 3 responses measured in the GCS? - CORRECT ANSWER - -eye opening
response
-best verbal response
-best motor response
