ATLS Practice Exam With Correct Answers.

ATLS Practice Exam With Correct
Answers




Definitive control of the airway is achieved by ____________ - correct answersEndotracheal intubation
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How do you treat hypothermia in the ED? - correct answerscrystalloid fluids at 102.2 degrees F and warmed
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treatment area x




What does definitive hemorrhage control refer to?
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(3) - correct answers1) Possible surgery
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2) Stabilizing of pelvis
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3) Angioembolization
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What are rates of fluid administration measured by? - correct answersSize and length of catheter
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Minimum flow rate of oxygen reservoir mask - correct answers11 L/min
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MCC of shock in trauma pt - correct answersHypovolemia due to hemorrhage
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, Describe the 3 for 1 rule - correct answersReplace each mL of blood loss with 3 ml of crystalloid solution
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What metabolic state can result from continued hemorrhage or decreased perfusion? - correct
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answersMetabolic acidosis x




In what survey, primary or secondary, are these identified?
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1) Simple PTX
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2) Pulmonary contusion
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3) Traumatic aortic disruption - correct answersSecondary
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Via thorough PE, CXR, pulse ox, ECG and ABG
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What imaging study is preferred for penetrating abdominal trauma? - correct answersCT
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What can FAST rapidly diagnose? - correct answersAbdominal hemorrhage
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When is a laparotomy indicated? - correct answersFascial penetration with intraperitoneal bleeding or
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peritonitis



What does the Monro Kellie doctrine describe? - correct answersThe relationship between IC volume and
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pressure



Normal resting ICP - correct answers10 mm Hg
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How do you reduce elevated ICP? - correct answersMannitol in a 20% solution
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How do you temporarily control pelvic hemorrhage and instability? - correct answersInternal traction and
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external counter-pressure x




How do you initially manage major arterial injury? - correct answersDirect pressure and fluid resuscitation
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