ATLS Practice UPDATED ACTUAL Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Definitive control of the airway is achieved by ____________ - CORRECT ANSWER -
Endotracheal intubation
How do you treat hypothermia in the ED? - CORRECT ANSWER -crystalloid fluids at
102.2 degrees F and warmed treatment area
What does definitive hemorrhage control refer to?
(3) - CORRECT ANSWER -1) Possible surgery
2) Stabilizing of pelvis
3) Angioembolization
What are rates of fluid administration measured by? - CORRECT ANSWER -Size and
length of catheter
Minimum flow rate of oxygen reservoir mask - CORRECT ANSWER -11 L/min
MCC of shock in trauma pt - CORRECT ANSWER -Hypovolemia due to hemorrhage
Describe the 3 for 1 rule - CORRECT ANSWER -Replace each mL of blood loss with 3
ml of crystalloid solution
What metabolic state can result from continued hemorrhage or decreased perfusion? -
CORRECT ANSWER -Metabolic acidosis
In what survey, primary or secondary, are these identified?
1) Simple PTX
, 2) Pulmonary contusion
3) Traumatic aortic disruption - CORRECT ANSWER -Secondary
Via thorough PE, CXR, pulse ox, ECG and ABG
What imaging study is preferred for penetrating abdominal trauma? - CORRECT
ANSWER -CT
What can FAST rapidly diagnose? - CORRECT ANSWER -Abdominal hemorrhage
When is a laparotomy indicated? - CORRECT ANSWER -Fascial penetration with
intraperitoneal bleeding or peritonitis
What does the Monro Kellie doctrine describe? - CORRECT ANSWER -The relationship
between IC volume and pressure
Normal resting ICP - CORRECT ANSWER -10 mm Hg
How do you reduce elevated ICP? - CORRECT ANSWER -Mannitol in a 20% solution
How do you temporarily control pelvic hemorrhage and instability? - CORRECT
ANSWER -Internal traction and external counter-pressure
How do you initially manage major arterial injury? - CORRECT ANSWER -Direct
pressure and fluid resuscitation
Full thickness burn - CORRECT ANSWER -Third degree burn
What is used to estimate the size and depth of burns? - CORRECT ANSWER -Rule of 9's
Head= 9%
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Definitive control of the airway is achieved by ____________ - CORRECT ANSWER -
Endotracheal intubation
How do you treat hypothermia in the ED? - CORRECT ANSWER -crystalloid fluids at
102.2 degrees F and warmed treatment area
What does definitive hemorrhage control refer to?
(3) - CORRECT ANSWER -1) Possible surgery
2) Stabilizing of pelvis
3) Angioembolization
What are rates of fluid administration measured by? - CORRECT ANSWER -Size and
length of catheter
Minimum flow rate of oxygen reservoir mask - CORRECT ANSWER -11 L/min
MCC of shock in trauma pt - CORRECT ANSWER -Hypovolemia due to hemorrhage
Describe the 3 for 1 rule - CORRECT ANSWER -Replace each mL of blood loss with 3
ml of crystalloid solution
What metabolic state can result from continued hemorrhage or decreased perfusion? -
CORRECT ANSWER -Metabolic acidosis
In what survey, primary or secondary, are these identified?
1) Simple PTX
, 2) Pulmonary contusion
3) Traumatic aortic disruption - CORRECT ANSWER -Secondary
Via thorough PE, CXR, pulse ox, ECG and ABG
What imaging study is preferred for penetrating abdominal trauma? - CORRECT
ANSWER -CT
What can FAST rapidly diagnose? - CORRECT ANSWER -Abdominal hemorrhage
When is a laparotomy indicated? - CORRECT ANSWER -Fascial penetration with
intraperitoneal bleeding or peritonitis
What does the Monro Kellie doctrine describe? - CORRECT ANSWER -The relationship
between IC volume and pressure
Normal resting ICP - CORRECT ANSWER -10 mm Hg
How do you reduce elevated ICP? - CORRECT ANSWER -Mannitol in a 20% solution
How do you temporarily control pelvic hemorrhage and instability? - CORRECT
ANSWER -Internal traction and external counter-pressure
How do you initially manage major arterial injury? - CORRECT ANSWER -Direct
pressure and fluid resuscitation
Full thickness burn - CORRECT ANSWER -Third degree burn
What is used to estimate the size and depth of burns? - CORRECT ANSWER -Rule of 9's
Head= 9%
