ATLS Post Test Review And Key
Concepts: Latest Update 2025
Questions And Detailed Answer
, Primary indication for transfer - VERIFIED ANSWERS -Unavailability of
surgical resources or severe injuries.
GCS score - VERIFIED ANSWERS -Glasgow Coma Scale; measures
consciousness level.
Tension pneumothorax - VERIFIED ANSWERS -Life-threatening condition
requiring immediate needle decompression.
Spinal cord injury below T-10 - VERIFIED ANSWERS -Usually spares bowel
and bladder function.
Indication for chest tube insertion - VERIFIED ANSWERS -Conditions like
pneumothorax or massive hemothorax.
Immediate management of head injury - VERIFIED ANSWERS -Prevent
secondary brain injury post-trauma.
Celiotomy - VERIFIED ANSWERS -Surgical procedure for abdominal
exploration.
Diagnostic peritoneal lavage - VERIFIED ANSWERS -Procedure to assess intra-
abdominal bleeding.
Central venous pressure line - VERIFIED ANSWERS -Used for monitoring
venous blood pressure.
Frostbite treatment - VERIFIED ANSWERS -Initial treatment involves warm
(40°C) water immersion.
Shock diagnosis criteria - VERIFIED ANSWERS -Systolic blood pressure below
90 mm Hg.
Hyperflexion fractures - VERIFIED ANSWERS -Inherently unstable injuries in
upper thoracic spine.
Spinal immobilization - VERIFIED ANSWERS -Use scoop stretcher or long
spine board.
Concepts: Latest Update 2025
Questions And Detailed Answer
, Primary indication for transfer - VERIFIED ANSWERS -Unavailability of
surgical resources or severe injuries.
GCS score - VERIFIED ANSWERS -Glasgow Coma Scale; measures
consciousness level.
Tension pneumothorax - VERIFIED ANSWERS -Life-threatening condition
requiring immediate needle decompression.
Spinal cord injury below T-10 - VERIFIED ANSWERS -Usually spares bowel
and bladder function.
Indication for chest tube insertion - VERIFIED ANSWERS -Conditions like
pneumothorax or massive hemothorax.
Immediate management of head injury - VERIFIED ANSWERS -Prevent
secondary brain injury post-trauma.
Celiotomy - VERIFIED ANSWERS -Surgical procedure for abdominal
exploration.
Diagnostic peritoneal lavage - VERIFIED ANSWERS -Procedure to assess intra-
abdominal bleeding.
Central venous pressure line - VERIFIED ANSWERS -Used for monitoring
venous blood pressure.
Frostbite treatment - VERIFIED ANSWERS -Initial treatment involves warm
(40°C) water immersion.
Shock diagnosis criteria - VERIFIED ANSWERS -Systolic blood pressure below
90 mm Hg.
Hyperflexion fractures - VERIFIED ANSWERS -Inherently unstable injuries in
upper thoracic spine.
Spinal immobilization - VERIFIED ANSWERS -Use scoop stretcher or long
spine board.
