ATLS Post Test Review and Key Concepts
Exam Questions And Answers
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.
,ATLS Post Test Review and Key Concepts
Exam Questions And Answers
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.
, ATLS Post Test Review and Key Concepts
Exam Questions And Answers
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.
Exam Questions And Answers
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.
,ATLS Post Test Review and Key Concepts
Exam Questions And Answers
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.
, ATLS Post Test Review and Key Concepts
Exam Questions And Answers
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.
