ATLS 10 NEWEST VERSIONS
2026 TEST BANK WITH
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
In the elderly population, what is decreased
physiological reserve? -SOLUTION---aging is
characterized by impaired adaptive and
homeostatic mechanisms that caused an
increased susceptibility to the stress of injury.
Insults tolerated by the younger population can
lead to devastating results in elderly patient
(client)s.
Pre-existing conditions that affect morbidity and
mortality include: -SOLUTION---cirrhosis,
coagulopathy, COPD, ischemic heart disease, DM
True or false? Although the mechanism of injury
may be similar to those for the younger
population, data shows increased mortality with
similar severity of injury in older adults. -
SOLUTION---True
What is the most common mechanism of injury in
the elderly? -SOLUTION---Fall. Nonfatal falls are
common in women and fractures are common in
women who fall. Falls are the most common cause
of TBI.
,In the elderly population, what are risk factors for
falls? -SOLUTION---advanced age, physical
impairment, history of previous fall, medication
use, dementia, unsteady gait, and visual,
,cognitive impairment
, Most of elderly traffic fatalities occur in the daytime
and on weekends and typically involve other
vehicles. Why?
-SOLUTION--- Older people drive on more familiar
roads and at lower speeds and tend to drive during
the day. Older people have slower reaction time,
a larger blind spot, limited cervical mobility,
decreased hearing, and cognitive impairment.
True or False? Mortality associated with small
to moderate sized burns in older adults
remains high -SOLUTION---True
Spilled hot liquids on the leg, which in younger
patient (client)s may re- epithelialize due to an
adequate number of hair follicles, will result in a
full thickness burn in older patient (client)s. -
SOLUTION---this is true
Airway-patient (client)s may have dentures that
may loosen or obstruct the airway. If dentures are
not obstructing the airway, leave them in place
for what? -SOLUTION---bag mask ventilation, as it
improves mask fitting.
When preforming rapid sequence intubation, the
dose of benzos, barbiturates, and other sedatives
should be reduced to what percentage to
minimize the risk of cardiovascular depression? -
SOLUTION---20-40%
2026 TEST BANK WITH
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
In the elderly population, what is decreased
physiological reserve? -SOLUTION---aging is
characterized by impaired adaptive and
homeostatic mechanisms that caused an
increased susceptibility to the stress of injury.
Insults tolerated by the younger population can
lead to devastating results in elderly patient
(client)s.
Pre-existing conditions that affect morbidity and
mortality include: -SOLUTION---cirrhosis,
coagulopathy, COPD, ischemic heart disease, DM
True or false? Although the mechanism of injury
may be similar to those for the younger
population, data shows increased mortality with
similar severity of injury in older adults. -
SOLUTION---True
What is the most common mechanism of injury in
the elderly? -SOLUTION---Fall. Nonfatal falls are
common in women and fractures are common in
women who fall. Falls are the most common cause
of TBI.
,In the elderly population, what are risk factors for
falls? -SOLUTION---advanced age, physical
impairment, history of previous fall, medication
use, dementia, unsteady gait, and visual,
,cognitive impairment
, Most of elderly traffic fatalities occur in the daytime
and on weekends and typically involve other
vehicles. Why?
-SOLUTION--- Older people drive on more familiar
roads and at lower speeds and tend to drive during
the day. Older people have slower reaction time,
a larger blind spot, limited cervical mobility,
decreased hearing, and cognitive impairment.
True or False? Mortality associated with small
to moderate sized burns in older adults
remains high -SOLUTION---True
Spilled hot liquids on the leg, which in younger
patient (client)s may re- epithelialize due to an
adequate number of hair follicles, will result in a
full thickness burn in older patient (client)s. -
SOLUTION---this is true
Airway-patient (client)s may have dentures that
may loosen or obstruct the airway. If dentures are
not obstructing the airway, leave them in place
for what? -SOLUTION---bag mask ventilation, as it
improves mask fitting.
When preforming rapid sequence intubation, the
dose of benzos, barbiturates, and other sedatives
should be reduced to what percentage to
minimize the risk of cardiovascular depression? -
SOLUTION---20-40%
