ATLS Complete Post Test Review Exam
and Key Concepts.
Primary indication for transfer - CORRECT ANSWER Unavailability of surgical resources or severe
injuries.
GCS score - CORRECT ANSWER Glasgow Coma Scale; measures consciousness level.
Tension pneumothorax - CORRECT ANSWER Life-threatening condition requiring immediate needle
decompression.
Spinal cord injury below T-10 - CORRECT ANSWER Usually spares bowel and bladder function.
Indication for chest tube insertion - CORRECT ANSWER Conditions like pneumothorax or massive
hemothorax.
Immediate management of head injury - CORRECT ANSWER Prevent secondary brain injury post-
trauma.
Celiotomy - CORRECT ANSWER Surgical procedure for abdominal exploration.
Diagnostic peritoneal lavage - CORRECT ANSWER Procedure to assess intra-abdominal bleeding.
Central venous pressure line - CORRECT ANSWER Used for monitoring venous blood pressure.
Frostbite treatment - CORRECT ANSWER Initial treatment involves warm (40°C) water immersion.
Shock diagnosis criteria - CORRECT ANSWER Systolic blood pressure below 90 mm Hg.
, Hyperflexion fractures - CORRECT ANSWER Inherently unstable injuries in upper thoracic spine.
Spinal immobilization - CORRECT ANSWER Use scoop stretcher or long spine board.
Signs of hemothorax - CORRECT ANSWER Absence of breath sounds and dullness to percussion.
Volume replacement guide - CORRECT ANSWER Blood pressure is most reliable indicator.
Magnetic resonance imaging - CORRECT ANSWER Used to diagnose spinal cord injuries.
Respiratory rate in shock - CORRECT ANSWER May be elevated due to compensatory mechanisms.
Pneumatic antishock garment - CORRECT ANSWER Used to stabilize patients in shock.
Diaphragmatic rupture - CORRECT ANSWER Contraindication for nasogastric intubation.
Central cord syndrome - CORRECT ANSWER Most common spinal cord injury in children.
Endotracheal intubation - CORRECT ANSWER Indicated for patients with severe head injuries.
External fixation - CORRECT ANSWER Used for stabilizing pelvic fractures.
Intravenous crystalloid solution - CORRECT ANSWER Administered to manage hypovolemic shock.
Jugular venous pressure - CORRECT ANSWER Indicator of right atrial pressure.
Cervical spine x-ray - CORRECT ANSWER Essential for assessing potential spinal injuries.
Epidural hematoma - CORRECT ANSWER Caused by arterial bleeding, often after trauma.
and Key Concepts.
Primary indication for transfer - CORRECT ANSWER Unavailability of surgical resources or severe
injuries.
GCS score - CORRECT ANSWER Glasgow Coma Scale; measures consciousness level.
Tension pneumothorax - CORRECT ANSWER Life-threatening condition requiring immediate needle
decompression.
Spinal cord injury below T-10 - CORRECT ANSWER Usually spares bowel and bladder function.
Indication for chest tube insertion - CORRECT ANSWER Conditions like pneumothorax or massive
hemothorax.
Immediate management of head injury - CORRECT ANSWER Prevent secondary brain injury post-
trauma.
Celiotomy - CORRECT ANSWER Surgical procedure for abdominal exploration.
Diagnostic peritoneal lavage - CORRECT ANSWER Procedure to assess intra-abdominal bleeding.
Central venous pressure line - CORRECT ANSWER Used for monitoring venous blood pressure.
Frostbite treatment - CORRECT ANSWER Initial treatment involves warm (40°C) water immersion.
Shock diagnosis criteria - CORRECT ANSWER Systolic blood pressure below 90 mm Hg.
, Hyperflexion fractures - CORRECT ANSWER Inherently unstable injuries in upper thoracic spine.
Spinal immobilization - CORRECT ANSWER Use scoop stretcher or long spine board.
Signs of hemothorax - CORRECT ANSWER Absence of breath sounds and dullness to percussion.
Volume replacement guide - CORRECT ANSWER Blood pressure is most reliable indicator.
Magnetic resonance imaging - CORRECT ANSWER Used to diagnose spinal cord injuries.
Respiratory rate in shock - CORRECT ANSWER May be elevated due to compensatory mechanisms.
Pneumatic antishock garment - CORRECT ANSWER Used to stabilize patients in shock.
Diaphragmatic rupture - CORRECT ANSWER Contraindication for nasogastric intubation.
Central cord syndrome - CORRECT ANSWER Most common spinal cord injury in children.
Endotracheal intubation - CORRECT ANSWER Indicated for patients with severe head injuries.
External fixation - CORRECT ANSWER Used for stabilizing pelvic fractures.
Intravenous crystalloid solution - CORRECT ANSWER Administered to manage hypovolemic shock.
Jugular venous pressure - CORRECT ANSWER Indicator of right atrial pressure.
Cervical spine x-ray - CORRECT ANSWER Essential for assessing potential spinal injuries.
Epidural hematoma - CORRECT ANSWER Caused by arterial bleeding, often after trauma.
