2025 ATLS Post Test | Advanced Trauma Life
Support MCQs with Answers (2024 Updated
Version)
A 28 y/o woman sustains multiple injuries in a car crash and is brought
by ambulance to a small hospital in full spinal protection. GCS of 4 and
is being mechanically ventilated. Intravenous access is established and
warmed crystalloid is infused. She remains hemodynamically normal
and full spinal protection is maintained. Preparations are made to
transfer her to another facility for definitive neurosurgical care. Prior to
transport, which of the following tests or treatments is mandatory?:
FAST exam.
Chest xray.
Lateral cervical spine xray.
Administration of methylprednisolone.
,Computerized tomography of the abdomen. - ✔✔✔ANSWER-Chest
xray.
A 23 year-old male is stabbed below the right nipple. He is alert, and his
oxygen saturation is 98%. Chest tube was placed for treatment of a
hemopneumothorax. Blood pressure is 90/60 mm Hg after
administration of 1 L of crystalloid solution. What is the next step in
treatment?:
Place a left sided chest tube.
Reexamine the chest.
Insert central venous catheter.
Perform CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis.
Prepare for urgent thoracotomy. - ✔✔✔ANSWER-Reexamine the chest.
Regarding airway compromise, which of the following is NOT a
sign/symptom of this emergency?:
Change in voice tone.
, Stridor.
Decreased pulse pressure.
Dyspnea and agitation.
Tachypnea. - ✔✔✔ANSWER-Decreased pulse pressure.
A 26 year • old woman is brought to the Emergency
Department after being involved in a motor vehicle crash. She is 30
weeks pregnant. She was restrained with a lap and shoulder belt,
and an airbag deployed. Which one of the following statements
best describes the risk of injury?:
The deployment of the airbag increases the risk of fetal loss.
The use of seatbelts is associated with increased risk of maternal death.
The mechanism of injury suggests the need for emergency caesarean
section due to the risk of impending abruptio placentae.
The risk of premature fetal delivery and death is reduced by the use of
restraints.
Support MCQs with Answers (2024 Updated
Version)
A 28 y/o woman sustains multiple injuries in a car crash and is brought
by ambulance to a small hospital in full spinal protection. GCS of 4 and
is being mechanically ventilated. Intravenous access is established and
warmed crystalloid is infused. She remains hemodynamically normal
and full spinal protection is maintained. Preparations are made to
transfer her to another facility for definitive neurosurgical care. Prior to
transport, which of the following tests or treatments is mandatory?:
FAST exam.
Chest xray.
Lateral cervical spine xray.
Administration of methylprednisolone.
,Computerized tomography of the abdomen. - ✔✔✔ANSWER-Chest
xray.
A 23 year-old male is stabbed below the right nipple. He is alert, and his
oxygen saturation is 98%. Chest tube was placed for treatment of a
hemopneumothorax. Blood pressure is 90/60 mm Hg after
administration of 1 L of crystalloid solution. What is the next step in
treatment?:
Place a left sided chest tube.
Reexamine the chest.
Insert central venous catheter.
Perform CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis.
Prepare for urgent thoracotomy. - ✔✔✔ANSWER-Reexamine the chest.
Regarding airway compromise, which of the following is NOT a
sign/symptom of this emergency?:
Change in voice tone.
, Stridor.
Decreased pulse pressure.
Dyspnea and agitation.
Tachypnea. - ✔✔✔ANSWER-Decreased pulse pressure.
A 26 year • old woman is brought to the Emergency
Department after being involved in a motor vehicle crash. She is 30
weeks pregnant. She was restrained with a lap and shoulder belt,
and an airbag deployed. Which one of the following statements
best describes the risk of injury?:
The deployment of the airbag increases the risk of fetal loss.
The use of seatbelts is associated with increased risk of maternal death.
The mechanism of injury suggests the need for emergency caesarean
section due to the risk of impending abruptio placentae.
The risk of premature fetal delivery and death is reduced by the use of
restraints.
