ATLS Test | Questions and Verified Answers (2023/2024 Update)

ATLS Test | Questions and Verified Answers (2023/2024 Update) Which of the following is most typical of early, neurogenic shock? A. Increased pulse, clammy skin B. Increased pulse, warm and dry skin C. Decreased pulse, clammy skin D. Decreased pulse, warm and dry skin Answer: D. Decreased pulse, warm and dry skin (skin is warm due to vasodilation) Which of the following is an acceptable location to insert a needle when decompressing a tension pneumothorax? A. Directly under the bottom of the second rib, midclavicular line B. Directly under the bottom of the third rib, midclavicular line C. Directly over the top of the fourth rib, midaxillary line D. Directly over the top of the third rib, midclavicular line Answer: D. Directly over the top of the third rib, midclavicular line What is the most common cause of cardiopulmonary arrest in the trauma patient? A. Brain injury B. Hypoxemia C. Myocardial contusion D. Ventricular arrhythmia Answer: B. Hypoxemia A 49-year-old man is involved in a motor vehicle collision. First responders are doing CPR. Findings include a distended abdomen and obviously deformed pelvis and a quick look at the monitor shows asystole. Which of the following is the most appropriate act? A. Establish intravenous access and administer a 20mL/kg bolus B. Establish intravenous access and administer a 1 liter bolus C. Establish intravenous access and administer a 2-4 liter bolus D. Resuscitative efforts should not be started and the patient pronounced dead Answer: D. Resuscitative efforts should not be started and the patient pronounced dead Which of the following statements concerning treatment of shock in the pregnant, burn patient is TRUE? A. Oxygen should be used sparingly so as to avoid oxygen toxicity to the fetus B. Pressor agents such as dopamine should be used to improve circulation to the fetus C. Volume replacement should be given earlier and in larger amounts to the pregnant, burn patient D. Volume replacement should be given more slowly so as to avoid fluid overloading the fetus Answer: C. Volume replacement should be given earlier and in larger amounts to the pregnant, burn patient Which area of the spine is most susceptible to injury in a rear-impact motor vehicle crash? A. Cervical B. Thoracic C. Lumbar D. Sacral-coccygeal Answer: A. Cervical Definitive control of the airway is achieved by ____________ Answer: Endotracheal intubation How do you treat hypothermia in the ED? Answer: crystalloid fluids at 102.2 degrees F and warmed treatment area What does definitive hemorrhage control refer to? (3)