ADVANCED POST TEST ATLS EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (GUARANTEED PASS)

ADVANCED POST TEST ATLS EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS (GUARANTEED PASS) 1. Which of the following signs is LEAST reliable for diagnosing esophageal intubation? a Symmetrical chest wall movement b End tidal CO2 presence by colorimetry c Bilateral breath sounds d Oxygen saturation 92% e ETT above carina on chest x-ray 2. Which one of the following signs necessitates a definitive airway in severe trauma patients? a Facial lacerations b Repeated vomiting c Severe maxillofacial fractures d Sternal fracture e GCS score of 12 3. Twenty seven patients are seriously injured in an aircraft crash at a local airport. The principles of triage include: a Establish a triage site within the internal perimeter of the crash site b Treat only the most severely injured patients first c Immediately transport all patients to the nearest hospital d Treat the greatest number of patients in the shortest period of time e Produce the greatest number of survivors based on available resources 4. Which one of the following statements is correct? a Cerebral contusions may coalesce to form an intracerebral hematoma