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ATLS POST TEST 6 LATEST VERSIONS,ALL FINAL EXAM
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2026/2027 GRADED A +(ALL
QUESTIONS AND POSSIBLES ARE HERE)/COMPLETE PACKAGE
2026/2027 LATEST UPDATE!!!
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
What is the primary goal in the initial resuscitation of a cardiac
arrest?
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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)
Furosemide (loop diur.)
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Earliest symptom of local anesthetic toxicity - ANSWER-Tongue
and circumoral numbness
A 18-year-old male sustains a right femur fracture and a
cerebral concussion in a motor vehicle accident. His initial blood
pressure is 75/50 mmHg with a pulse of 90 beats per minute.
After giving him 2 liters of Ringer lactate he stabilizes, but the
blood pressure falls when he is seen in the ER. Which of the
following would be the cause of suspected hypotension in this
patient?
A. Subdural hematoma
B. Undiagnosed facial fracture
C. Ruptured spleen
D. 10% pneumothorax - ANSWER-C. Ruptured spleen
An unrestrained driver involved in a high speed MVA is
transported by paramedics with c-spine precautions. GCS score
is 7, but there is no obvious trauma. Respirations are shallow,
and BVM is not providing adequate ventilation. Extremities are
cool, and the pulses are thready. Prior to rapid sequence
intubation, what should be done?
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A. Brief neurologic examination
B. Immediate chin lift and jaw thrust maneuver
C. Assess all vital signs
D. Administer 4-5 quick tidal volume breaths with an FIO2 -
ANSWER-D. Administer 4-5 quick tidal volume breaths with an
FIO2 of 100% using a bag mask ventilatory device
Which of the following is indicative of a kidney injury?
A. Ascites
B. Flank tenderness
C. Hematuria
D. Hematemesis - ANSWER-C. Hematuria
Can occur during massive blood transfusions - ANSWER--
Dilutional thrombocytopenia
-Hypocalcemia
-Coagulation abnormalities
NOT hypokalemia
ATLS POST TEST 6 LATEST VERSIONS,ALL FINAL EXAM
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2026/2027 GRADED A +(ALL
QUESTIONS AND POSSIBLES ARE HERE)/COMPLETE PACKAGE
2026/2027 LATEST UPDATE!!!
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
What is the primary goal in the initial resuscitation of a cardiac
arrest?
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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)
Furosemide (loop diur.)
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Earliest symptom of local anesthetic toxicity - ANSWER-Tongue
and circumoral numbness
A 18-year-old male sustains a right femur fracture and a
cerebral concussion in a motor vehicle accident. His initial blood
pressure is 75/50 mmHg with a pulse of 90 beats per minute.
After giving him 2 liters of Ringer lactate he stabilizes, but the
blood pressure falls when he is seen in the ER. Which of the
following would be the cause of suspected hypotension in this
patient?
A. Subdural hematoma
B. Undiagnosed facial fracture
C. Ruptured spleen
D. 10% pneumothorax - ANSWER-C. Ruptured spleen
An unrestrained driver involved in a high speed MVA is
transported by paramedics with c-spine precautions. GCS score
is 7, but there is no obvious trauma. Respirations are shallow,
and BVM is not providing adequate ventilation. Extremities are
cool, and the pulses are thready. Prior to rapid sequence
intubation, what should be done?
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A. Brief neurologic examination
B. Immediate chin lift and jaw thrust maneuver
C. Assess all vital signs
D. Administer 4-5 quick tidal volume breaths with an FIO2 -
ANSWER-D. Administer 4-5 quick tidal volume breaths with an
FIO2 of 100% using a bag mask ventilatory device
Which of the following is indicative of a kidney injury?
A. Ascites
B. Flank tenderness
C. Hematuria
D. Hematemesis - ANSWER-C. Hematuria
Can occur during massive blood transfusions - ANSWER--
Dilutional thrombocytopenia
-Hypocalcemia
-Coagulation abnormalities
NOT hypokalemia
