ATLS 10th Edition – Post-Test Questions &
Answers With Verified Solutions Grade A+
(Latest Update 2025-2026).
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## **1. What is the first priority in trauma care according to ATLS?**
A. Disability
B. Breathing
C. Airway with cervical spine protection **✔️**
D. Exposure
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## **2. A patient with noisy respirations and altered consciousness likely requires:**
A. Immediate CT scan
B. Rapid sequence intubation **✔️**
C. Nebulized bronchodilator
D. Needle thoracostomy
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## **3. Which sign most strongly suggests tension pneumothorax?**
A. Subcutaneous emphysema
B. Tympanic percussion
C. Hypotension with tracheal deviation **✔️**
D. Hyperresonance
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## **4. What is the most important initial intervention for hemorrhagic shock?**
A. Pressors
1
,B. Warm blankets
C. Control of external bleeding **✔️**
D. Pain medication
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## **5. The best indicator of adequate resuscitation is:**
A. Pulse oximetry
B. Capillary refill
C. Urine output **✔️**
D. Temperature
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## **6. What is the recommended fluid for initial trauma resuscitation?**
A. D5W
B. Normal saline or lactated Ringer’s **✔️**
C. Albumin
D. Blood immediately
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## **7. Which class of hemorrhage presents with tachycardia and mild anxiety?**
A. Class I
B. Class II **✔️**
C. Class III
D. Class IV
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## **8. A pelvic fracture with hypotension should be managed initially with:**
A. CT scan
B. Pelvic binder **✔️**
C. FAST exam
2
,D. Abdominal X-ray only
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## **9. The primary survey should be repeated:**
A. Only after imaging
B. After every intervention **✔️**
C. Only in ICU
D. Only when unstable
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## **10. In an unconscious trauma patient, the airway should be opened using:**
A. Head tilt–chin lift
B. Jaw-thrust maneuver **✔️**
C. Chin lift only
D. Heimlich maneuver
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I will continue…
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# **QUESTIONS 11–50**
## **11. The main purpose of the secondary survey is to:**
A. Identify immediate life threats
B. Identify all injuries **✔️**
C. Begin rehabilitation
D. Perform blood transfusion
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## **12. GCS motor response “withdraws from pain” equals:**
3
, A. 3
B. 4
C. 5 **✔️**
D. 6
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## **13. The earliest sign of shock is usually:**
A. Hypotension
B. Bradycardia
C. Tachycardia **✔️**
D. Hypothermia
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## **14. Needle decompression is performed in the:**
A. 4th ICS mid-axillary
B. 5th ICS mid-clavicular
C. 2nd ICS mid-clavicular **✔️**
D. 6th ICS mid-sternal
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## **15. A widened mediastinum after blunt trauma suggests:**
A. Pericardial effusion
B. Aortic injury **✔️**
C. Hemothorax
D. Tension pneumothorax
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## **51. The most reliable sign of adequate ventilation in the trauma patient is:**
4
Answers With Verified Solutions Grade A+
(Latest Update 2025-2026).
---
## **1. What is the first priority in trauma care according to ATLS?**
A. Disability
B. Breathing
C. Airway with cervical spine protection **✔️**
D. Exposure
---
## **2. A patient with noisy respirations and altered consciousness likely requires:**
A. Immediate CT scan
B. Rapid sequence intubation **✔️**
C. Nebulized bronchodilator
D. Needle thoracostomy
---
## **3. Which sign most strongly suggests tension pneumothorax?**
A. Subcutaneous emphysema
B. Tympanic percussion
C. Hypotension with tracheal deviation **✔️**
D. Hyperresonance
---
## **4. What is the most important initial intervention for hemorrhagic shock?**
A. Pressors
1
,B. Warm blankets
C. Control of external bleeding **✔️**
D. Pain medication
---
## **5. The best indicator of adequate resuscitation is:**
A. Pulse oximetry
B. Capillary refill
C. Urine output **✔️**
D. Temperature
---
## **6. What is the recommended fluid for initial trauma resuscitation?**
A. D5W
B. Normal saline or lactated Ringer’s **✔️**
C. Albumin
D. Blood immediately
---
## **7. Which class of hemorrhage presents with tachycardia and mild anxiety?**
A. Class I
B. Class II **✔️**
C. Class III
D. Class IV
---
## **8. A pelvic fracture with hypotension should be managed initially with:**
A. CT scan
B. Pelvic binder **✔️**
C. FAST exam
2
,D. Abdominal X-ray only
---
## **9. The primary survey should be repeated:**
A. Only after imaging
B. After every intervention **✔️**
C. Only in ICU
D. Only when unstable
---
## **10. In an unconscious trauma patient, the airway should be opened using:**
A. Head tilt–chin lift
B. Jaw-thrust maneuver **✔️**
C. Chin lift only
D. Heimlich maneuver
---
I will continue…
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# **QUESTIONS 11–50**
## **11. The main purpose of the secondary survey is to:**
A. Identify immediate life threats
B. Identify all injuries **✔️**
C. Begin rehabilitation
D. Perform blood transfusion
---
## **12. GCS motor response “withdraws from pain” equals:**
3
, A. 3
B. 4
C. 5 **✔️**
D. 6
---
## **13. The earliest sign of shock is usually:**
A. Hypotension
B. Bradycardia
C. Tachycardia **✔️**
D. Hypothermia
---
## **14. Needle decompression is performed in the:**
A. 4th ICS mid-axillary
B. 5th ICS mid-clavicular
C. 2nd ICS mid-clavicular **✔️**
D. 6th ICS mid-sternal
---
## **15. A widened mediastinum after blunt trauma suggests:**
A. Pericardial effusion
B. Aortic injury **✔️**
C. Hemothorax
D. Tension pneumothorax
---
## **51. The most reliable sign of adequate ventilation in the trauma patient is:**
4
