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ATLS Pre-Test Questions And
Answers 2026
Most preventable deaths following severe trauma occur during which phase of
care? - correct-answer - initial resuscitation
In which one of these clinical scenarios is an immediate definitive airway most
strongly indicated?
a.)Fall from 3ft (1m) and Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score 13
b.)Fall from bed, GCS score 13, and repeated vomiting prior to arrival
c.)House fire, partial thickness burns involving entire face, soot within the nose
and mouth, and a hoarse voice
d.)Altercation, stab wound to right upper abdomen, and blood pressure 98/65
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e.)MVC, painful sternal fracture, and SpO2 92% - correct-answer - c.)House fire,
partial thickness burns involving entire face, soot within the nose and mouth, and
a hoarse voice
A 20-year-old male arrives at the hospital approximately 30 minutes after being
stabbed in the chest. There is a 3- centimeter wound just medial to the left nipple.
Blood pressure is 70/33 mm Hg and heart rate is 140. Neck veins are distended.
Breath sounds are normal. Heart sounds are diminished. Which of the following
would be most useful in diagnosis and management of the injury?
a.)12-lead ECG
b.) CT scan of the chest
c.)FAST exam
d.)Initiation of vasopressors
e.)Left tube thoracostomy - correct-answer - c.) FAST exam
ATLS Pre-Test Questions And
Answers 2026
Most preventable deaths following severe trauma occur during which phase of
care? - correct-answer - initial resuscitation
In which one of these clinical scenarios is an immediate definitive airway most
strongly indicated?
a.)Fall from 3ft (1m) and Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score 13
b.)Fall from bed, GCS score 13, and repeated vomiting prior to arrival
c.)House fire, partial thickness burns involving entire face, soot within the nose
and mouth, and a hoarse voice
d.)Altercation, stab wound to right upper abdomen, and blood pressure 98/65
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e.)MVC, painful sternal fracture, and SpO2 92% - correct-answer - c.)House fire,
partial thickness burns involving entire face, soot within the nose and mouth, and
a hoarse voice
A 20-year-old male arrives at the hospital approximately 30 minutes after being
stabbed in the chest. There is a 3- centimeter wound just medial to the left nipple.
Blood pressure is 70/33 mm Hg and heart rate is 140. Neck veins are distended.
Breath sounds are normal. Heart sounds are diminished. Which of the following
would be most useful in diagnosis and management of the injury?
a.)12-lead ECG
b.) CT scan of the chest
c.)FAST exam
d.)Initiation of vasopressors
e.)Left tube thoracostomy - correct-answer - c.) FAST exam
