ATLS PRACTICE TEST 2024-2025 ACTUAL
EXAM 250 REAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES (100% VERIFIED ANSWERS)
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1. (*)Degree of burn that is characterized by bone involvement - ANS -Fourth
2. A 37-year-old man is struck on the side of the head, but despite the injury, he is
conscious and able to talk. There is no sign of a fractured skull. He becomes
increasingly lethargic, somewhat confused, and unable to move his right side several
days later. Which type of event has most likely occurred?
A. Subdural hematoma
B. Hematoma of the epidermis C. Dissection of the carotid D. Concussion of the brain,
ANS-A. Subdural hematoma
3. 7-year-old girl is found at the bottom of a swimming pool. Initially she was in full arrest
but after 5 minutes she showed sinus tachycardia but no respiratory effort. The cervical
collar was put on and the intubation was done in the field. After transport to the
emergency department she was unresponsive with a blood pressure of 100/60 mmHg,
pulse 105, temperature 34.3C, and oxygen saturation 100%. The pupils were 3 mm in
diameter and had a slow response to light. There is no response to pain. Both the left
and right lungs exhibit wheezing and coarse breath sounds. The monitor shows sinus
tachycardia. The rectal tone is absent. Which of the following should be the next step in
management?
A. Cervical spine films and CT of the head B. Portable chest radiograph
C. Arterial blood gas
D. Right and left decubitus chest radiographs - ANS -A. Cervical spine films and CT of
the head
4. A 13 year old boy fell while riding his bicycle and hit his head. He was unconscious for
4 or 5 minutes. He threw up twice. He has no memory of the event or a headache. His
exam is entirely normal. 15 is the Glasgow coma score. Select the next step in
management.
A. Instructions for a concussion should be sent home. B. CT of the head
C. Skull films
D. Admit for observation - ANS -B. CT of the head
5. A 17-year-old male is hit on the head with a baseball bat. In response to intensely
painful stimuli, he withdraws and opens his eyes. He also mumbles incomprehensibly.
ANS -8 is his Glasgow coma scale score. In a car accident, an 18-year-old male suffers
EXAM 250 REAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES (100% VERIFIED ANSWERS)
|
1. (*)Degree of burn that is characterized by bone involvement - ANS -Fourth
2. A 37-year-old man is struck on the side of the head, but despite the injury, he is
conscious and able to talk. There is no sign of a fractured skull. He becomes
increasingly lethargic, somewhat confused, and unable to move his right side several
days later. Which type of event has most likely occurred?
A. Subdural hematoma
B. Hematoma of the epidermis C. Dissection of the carotid D. Concussion of the brain,
ANS-A. Subdural hematoma
3. 7-year-old girl is found at the bottom of a swimming pool. Initially she was in full arrest
but after 5 minutes she showed sinus tachycardia but no respiratory effort. The cervical
collar was put on and the intubation was done in the field. After transport to the
emergency department she was unresponsive with a blood pressure of 100/60 mmHg,
pulse 105, temperature 34.3C, and oxygen saturation 100%. The pupils were 3 mm in
diameter and had a slow response to light. There is no response to pain. Both the left
and right lungs exhibit wheezing and coarse breath sounds. The monitor shows sinus
tachycardia. The rectal tone is absent. Which of the following should be the next step in
management?
A. Cervical spine films and CT of the head B. Portable chest radiograph
C. Arterial blood gas
D. Right and left decubitus chest radiographs - ANS -A. Cervical spine films and CT of
the head
4. A 13 year old boy fell while riding his bicycle and hit his head. He was unconscious for
4 or 5 minutes. He threw up twice. He has no memory of the event or a headache. His
exam is entirely normal. 15 is the Glasgow coma score. Select the next step in
management.
A. Instructions for a concussion should be sent home. B. CT of the head
C. Skull films
D. Admit for observation - ANS -B. CT of the head
5. A 17-year-old male is hit on the head with a baseball bat. In response to intensely
painful stimuli, he withdraws and opens his eyes. He also mumbles incomprehensibly.
ANS -8 is his Glasgow coma scale score. In a car accident, an 18-year-old male suffers
