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ATLS PRACTISE STUDY CARDS 200+ QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS 2023. ATLS study cards 1. Two criteria required for the diagnosis of smoke inhalation injury: -Exposure to a combustible agent -Signs of exposure to smoke in the lower airway, below the vocal cords, by bronchoscopy. 2. Performing this action will help reduce neck and chest wall edema in patients with burn and inhalation injury.: Elevation of the head and chest by 30 degrees. 3. IV fluid administration formula for burn victims...

ATLS TEST 1 EXAM 40+ QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS 2023. ATLS Test 1 1. A 22-year-old man is hypotensive and tachycardic after a shotgun wound to the left shoulder. His blood pressure is initially 80/40 mm Hg. After initial fluid resuscitation his blood pressure increases to 122/84 mm Hg. His heart rate is now 100 beats per minute and his respiratory rate is 28 breaths per minute. A tube thoracostomy is performed for decreased left chest breath sounds with the return of a small amount ...

1. Assessed first in trauma patient: Airway 2. (*)Degree of burn that is characterized by bone involvement: Fourth 3. Complications of head trauma: Intracerebral hematoma Extradural hematoma Brain abscess 4. Most common cause of laryngotracheal stenosis: Trauma 5. Intervention that can help prevent development of acute renal failure: Infusion of normal saline 6. A 26-year-old male is resuscitated with blood transfusion after a motor vehicle collision that was complicated by a fractured p...

1. A 22-year-old man is hypotensive and tachycardic after a shotgun wound to the left shoulder. His blood pressure is initially 80/40 mm Hg. After initial fluid resuscitation his blood pressure increases to 122/84 mm Hg. His heart rate is now 100 beats per minute and his respiratory rate is 28 breaths per minute. A tube thoracostomy is performed for decreased left chest breath sounds with the return of a small amount of blood and no air leak. After chest tube insertion, the most appropria...

ATLS WRITTEN REVIEW EXAM 130+ QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS 2023. ATLS Written Review 1. What is the primary goal of treating TBI? How is this done?: preventing secondary brain injury. This is done by maintaining blood pressure and providing adequate profusion. 2. After managing ABCDEs of TBI what MUST be identified if present? How is this done?: mass lesion that requires surgical evacuation is critical! this is done with CT. NOTE: obtaining a CT should not delay patient transfer to tr...

ATLS Practice Test 3 Questions & Answers | 2022 latest update1. Signs and symptoms of airway compromise include all of the following except: a. change in voice. b. stridor. c. d. dyspnea and agitation. e. tachypnea. 2. A 29­year­old female arrives in the emergency department after being involved in a motor vehicle crash. She is 30 weeks pregnant. She was restrained with a lap and shoulder belt, and an airbag deployed. Which one of the following statements best describes the risk of inju...

ATLS POST TEST / 50 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS 2023/2024 /GRADED A+. ATLS Practice 2023 1. Definitive control of the airway is achieved by ____________: Endotracheal intubation 2. How do you treat hypothermia in the ED?: crystalloid fluids at 102.2 degrees F and warmed treatment area 3. What does definitive hemorrhage control refer to? (3): 1) Possible surgery 2) Stabilizing of pelvis 3) Angioembolization 4. What are rates of fluid administration measured by?: Size and length of...

Assessed first in trauma patient CORRECT ANSWERS: Airway (*)Degree of burn that is characterized by bone involvement CORRECT ANSWERS: Fourth Complications of head trauma CORRECT ANSWERS: Intracerebral hematoma Extradural hematoma Brain abscess Most common cause of laryngotracheal stenosis CORRECT ANSWERS: Trauma Intervention that can help prevent development of acute renal failure CORRECT ANSWERS: Infusion of normal saline A 26-year-old male is resuscitated with blood trans...