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ATLS POST TEST 6 LATEST VERSIONS ,ALL FINAL
EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2025/2026 GRADED A
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Which statement is most accurate regarding a chest tube
connected to a water seal drainage system?
A. Bubbles in the water indicate that the chest tube is no
longer needed
B. The water level should fall slightly with each
spontaneous inspiration
C. The drainage system should be kept below the level of
chest tube insertion
D. The chest tube should be clamped at all times when the
patient is ambulatory - ANSWER-C. The drainage system
should be kept below the level of chest tube insertion
Confirmatory test that is a reliable indicator of brain death
A. Apnea test with a pCO2 less than 40 B.
Electromyography
C. 4-vessel cerebral angiography
D. CT scan of the brain - ANSWER-C. 4-vessel cerebral
angiography
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MC spine problem seen in patient's with Down syndrome -
ANSWER-Atlanto-axial instability
As a result of burn trauma, fluid shifts can cause
hematocrit levels to
A. Rise
B. Fall
C. Remain unchanged while hemoglobin levels drop
D. Rise initially then fall dramatically - ANSWER-A. Rise
A 17-year-old male is hit on the head with a baseball bat.
He withdraws and opens his eyes in response to deep
painful stimuli. He also mumbles incomprehensibly. What
is his Glasgow coma scale score? - ANSWER-8
Hypoxia - ANSWER-PE: cyanosis
Can be rapidly measured with pulse ox
After placement of a chest tube for a traumatic
pneumothorax, subcutaneous emphysema is observed.
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After checking the drainage and chest tube site, what else
should be done? - ANSWER--Increase level of suction
-Insert second chest tube
-Adjust chest tube
Do NOT flush tube with saline
Which of the following injuries is most critical?
A. Fractured femur
B. Fractured pelvis
C. Fractured humerus
D. Fractured fibula - ANSWER-B. Fractured pelvis
A patient on a mechanical ventilator is fighting the
machine, and has elevated peak airway pressures. What
medication should be used?
A. Benzodiazepines
B. Vecuronium
C. Barbiturates
D. Baclofen - ANSWER-B. Vecuronium
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What is the primary goal in the initial resuscitation of a
cardiac arrest?
A. Renal perfusion
B. Limb perfusion
C. Myocardial perfusion
D. Brain perfusion - ANSWER-D. Brain perfusion
During an MVA, what is most likely injury to occur after
knees strike the dashboard
A. Fractured femur
B. Fractured humerus
C. Lacerated spleen
D. None of the above - ANSWER-A. Fractured femur
Reason epinephrine is added to local anesthetics -
ANSWER-Prolongs its action
Used to treat high ICP - ANSWER-Control BG
Hyperventilation (pCO2 30-35)
Elevate head of bed
Mannitol (osmotic diuretic)
ATLS POST TEST 6 LATEST VERSIONS ,ALL FINAL
EXAM QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2025/2026 GRADED A
+(ALL QUESTIONS AND POSSIBLES ARE
HERE)/COMPLETE PACKAGE 2025/2026 LATEST
UPDATE|| NEWEST UPDATE
Which statement is most accurate regarding a chest tube
connected to a water seal drainage system?
A. Bubbles in the water indicate that the chest tube is no
longer needed
B. The water level should fall slightly with each
spontaneous inspiration
C. The drainage system should be kept below the level of
chest tube insertion
D. The chest tube should be clamped at all times when the
patient is ambulatory - ANSWER-C. The drainage system
should be kept below the level of chest tube insertion
Confirmatory test that is a reliable indicator of brain death
A. Apnea test with a pCO2 less than 40 B.
Electromyography
C. 4-vessel cerebral angiography
D. CT scan of the brain - ANSWER-C. 4-vessel cerebral
angiography
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MC spine problem seen in patient's with Down syndrome -
ANSWER-Atlanto-axial instability
As a result of burn trauma, fluid shifts can cause
hematocrit levels to
A. Rise
B. Fall
C. Remain unchanged while hemoglobin levels drop
D. Rise initially then fall dramatically - ANSWER-A. Rise
A 17-year-old male is hit on the head with a baseball bat.
He withdraws and opens his eyes in response to deep
painful stimuli. He also mumbles incomprehensibly. What
is his Glasgow coma scale score? - ANSWER-8
Hypoxia - ANSWER-PE: cyanosis
Can be rapidly measured with pulse ox
After placement of a chest tube for a traumatic
pneumothorax, subcutaneous emphysema is observed.
,3|Page
After checking the drainage and chest tube site, what else
should be done? - ANSWER--Increase level of suction
-Insert second chest tube
-Adjust chest tube
Do NOT flush tube with saline
Which of the following injuries is most critical?
A. Fractured femur
B. Fractured pelvis
C. Fractured humerus
D. Fractured fibula - ANSWER-B. Fractured pelvis
A patient on a mechanical ventilator is fighting the
machine, and has elevated peak airway pressures. What
medication should be used?
A. Benzodiazepines
B. Vecuronium
C. Barbiturates
D. Baclofen - ANSWER-B. Vecuronium
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What is the primary goal in the initial resuscitation of a
cardiac arrest?
A. Renal perfusion
B. Limb perfusion
C. Myocardial perfusion
D. Brain perfusion - ANSWER-D. Brain perfusion
During an MVA, what is most likely injury to occur after
knees strike the dashboard
A. Fractured femur
B. Fractured humerus
C. Lacerated spleen
D. None of the above - ANSWER-A. Fractured femur
Reason epinephrine is added to local anesthetics -
ANSWER-Prolongs its action
Used to treat high ICP - ANSWER-Control BG
Hyperventilation (pCO2 30-35)
Elevate head of bed
Mannitol (osmotic diuretic)
