ATLS Pretest ) Questions And Answers(A+ Graded)

ATLS Pretest ) Questions And Answers(A+ Graded) Complete spine x-ray series - CORRECT ANSWERS A construction worker falls two stories from a building and sustains bilateral calcaneal fractures. In the emergency department, he is alert, vital signs are normal, and he is complaining of severe pain in both heels and his lower back. Lower extremity pulses are strong and there is no other deformity. The suspected diagnosis is most likely to be confirmed by: An ABG would demonstrate a base deficit between -6 and -10 mEq/L - CORRECT ANSWERS A previously healthy, 70-kg (154-pound) man suffers an estimated acute blood loss of 2 liters. Which one of the following statements applies to this patient? Increasing the volume of blood loss to produce maternal hypotension - CORRECT ANSWERS The physiological hypervolemia of pregnancy has clinical significance in the management of the severely injured, gravid woman by: urinary output of 0.5 mL/kg/hr - CORRECT ANSWERS The best assessment of fluid resuscitation of the adult burn patient is: evidence of inadequate organ perfusion - CORRECT ANSWERS The diagnosis of shock MUST include: cerebral vasoconstriction with diminished perfusion - CORRECT ANSWERS For the patient with severe traumatic brain injury, profound hypocarbia should be avoided to prevent: perform an exploratory laparotomy - CORRECT ANSWERS After being involved in a motor vehicle crash, a 25-year-old man is brought to a hospital that has surgery capabilities available.. Computed tomography of the chest and abdomen shows an aortic injury and splenic laceration with free abdominal fluid. His blood pressure falls to 70 mm Hg after CT. The next step is: Leakage of amniotic fluid is an indication for hospital admission - CORRECT ANSWERS Which one of the following statements regarding abdominal trauma in the pregnant patient is TRUE? ascertain the need for a chest tube - CORRECT ANSWERS The first maneuver to improve oxygenation after chest injury is: placement of an occlusive dressing over the wound - CORRECT ANSWERS The most important immediate step in the management of an open pneumothorax is: Breath sounds - CORRECT ANSWERS Which of the following best differentiates cardiac tamponade from tension pneumothorax as the cause of his hypotension? The trachea is relatively short - CORRECT ANSWERS Bronchial intubation of the right or left mainstem bronchus can easily occur during infant endotracheal intubation because: restrict cervical motion and attempt orotrachael intubation using 2 people - CORRECT ANSWERS 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 appropriate next step is to: Flaccidity of the lower extremities and loss of DTRs are expected - CORRECT ANSWERS 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? moist heat - CORRECT ANSWERS Which one of the following is the most effective method for initially treating frostbite?