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ATLS Pretest| Latest Exam Questions
With Verified Answers 2026
A 23-year-old man sustains 4 stab wounds to the upper right chest during an
altercation and is brought by ambulance to a hospital that has full surgical
capabilities. His wounds are all above the nipple. He is endotracheally intubated,
closed tube thoracostomy is performed, fluid resuscitation is initiated through 2
large-caliber IVs. FAST exam does not reveal intraabdominal injuries. His blood
pressure now is 60/0 mm Hg, heart rate is 160 beats per minute, and respiratory
rate is 14 breaths per minute (ventilated with 100% O2). 1500 mL of blood has
drained from the right chest. The most appropriate next step in managing this
patient is to: - correct-answer-urgently transfer the patient to the operating room
A 39-year-old man is admitted to the emergency department after an automobile
collision. He is cyanotic, has insufficient respiratory effort, and has a GCS score of
6. His full beard makes it difficult to fit the oxygen facemask to his face. The most
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appropriate next step is to: - correct-answer-restrict cervical motion and attempt
orotracheal intubation using 2 people
A patient is brought to the emergency department after a motor vehicle crash. He
is conscious and there is no obvious external trauma. He arrives at the hospital
completely immobilized on a long spine board. His blood pressure is 60/40 mm Hg
and his heart rate is 70 beats per minute. His skin is warm. Which one of the
following statements is TRUE? - correct-answer-Flaccidity of the lower extremities
and loss of deep tendon reflexes are expected.
Which one of the following is the most effective method for initially treating
frostbite? - correct-answer-moist heat
A 32-year-old man's right leg is trapped beneath his overturned car for nearly 2
hours before he is extricated. On arrival in the emergency department, his right
lower extremity is cool, mottled, insensate, and motionless. Despite normal vital
ATLS Pretest| Latest Exam Questions
With Verified Answers 2026
A 23-year-old man sustains 4 stab wounds to the upper right chest during an
altercation and is brought by ambulance to a hospital that has full surgical
capabilities. His wounds are all above the nipple. He is endotracheally intubated,
closed tube thoracostomy is performed, fluid resuscitation is initiated through 2
large-caliber IVs. FAST exam does not reveal intraabdominal injuries. His blood
pressure now is 60/0 mm Hg, heart rate is 160 beats per minute, and respiratory
rate is 14 breaths per minute (ventilated with 100% O2). 1500 mL of blood has
drained from the right chest. The most appropriate next step in managing this
patient is to: - correct-answer-urgently transfer the patient to the operating room
A 39-year-old man is admitted to the emergency department after an automobile
collision. He is cyanotic, has insufficient respiratory effort, and has a GCS score of
6. His full beard makes it difficult to fit the oxygen facemask to his face. The most
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appropriate next step is to: - correct-answer-restrict cervical motion and attempt
orotracheal intubation using 2 people
A patient is brought to the emergency department after a motor vehicle crash. He
is conscious and there is no obvious external trauma. He arrives at the hospital
completely immobilized on a long spine board. His blood pressure is 60/40 mm Hg
and his heart rate is 70 beats per minute. His skin is warm. Which one of the
following statements is TRUE? - correct-answer-Flaccidity of the lower extremities
and loss of deep tendon reflexes are expected.
Which one of the following is the most effective method for initially treating
frostbite? - correct-answer-moist heat
A 32-year-old man's right leg is trapped beneath his overturned car for nearly 2
hours before he is extricated. On arrival in the emergency department, his right
lower extremity is cool, mottled, insensate, and motionless. Despite normal vital
