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