ATLS Practice Questions and Answers 2023

Definitive control of the airway is achieved by ____________ correct answers:Endotracheal intubation How do you treat hypothermia in the ED? correct answers:crystalloid fluids at 102.2 degrees F and warmed treatment area What does definitive hemorrhage control refer to? (3) correct answers:1) Possible surgery 2) Stabilizing of pelvis 3) Angioembolization What are rates of fluid administration measured by? correct answers:Size and length of catheter Minimum flow rate of oxygen reservoir mask correct answers:11 L/min MCC of shock in trauma pt correct answers:Hypovolemia due to hemorrhage Describe the 3 for 1 rule correct answers:Replace each mL of blood loss with 3 ml of crystalloid solution What metabolic state can result from continued hemorrhage or decreased perfusion? correct answers:Metabolic acidosis In what survey, primary or secondary, are these identified? 1) Simple PTX 2) Pulmonary contusion 3) Traumatic aortic disruption correct answers:Secondary Via thorough PE, CXR, pulse ox, ECG and ABG What imaging study is preferred for penetrating abdominal trauma? correct answers:CT What can FAST rapidly diagnose? correct answers:Abdominal hemorrhage