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ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support) 10th Edition
Post-Test 2025 – Verified Questions, Detailed
Answers, and Study Guide for Trauma Care
Certification
Prepare for your ATLS 10th Edition Post-Test 2025 with the latest verified questions,
detailed rationales, and complete study guide. This Advanced Trauma Life Support
(ATLS) review helps medical professionals master trauma assessment, emergency
management, and life-saving interventions to pass confidently.
• ATLS 10th Edition Post-Test 2025
• Advanced Trauma Life Support 10th Edition post test
• ATLS post test questions and answers
• ATLS 10th Edition study guide
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22 year old male fall from 2m, large right pneumothorax. Chest tube placed, connected to drainage.
Control x-ray shows pneumothorax, third x-ray reveals pneumothorax - ANSWER-Tracheobronchal injury
Which one of the following is not a feature of neurogenic shock?
A. Increased venous capaitance
B. Decreased systemic vascular resistance
C. Increased cardiac output
D. Warm skin - ANSWER-C. Increased cardiac output
Tension pneumothorax can be caused by:
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A. Flail chest
B. Cardiac tamponade
C. Clamping of a chest tube
D. All of the above - ANSWER-
Which one of the following brain stem reflexes is not assessed when assessing for brain death?
A. Dolls eyes
B. Oculovestibular reflex
C. Gag reflex
D. Argyll Robertson pupil - ANSWER-
What is the simplest way to open the airway in an unconscious patient?
A. Pull out the tongue
B. Tilt head and lift chin
C. Lift neck from behind
D. Jaw thrust - ANSWER-
An 18 y/o man is brought to the ED after smashing his motorcycle into a tree. He is conscious and alert,
but paralyzed in both legs and arms. His skin is pale and cold. He complains of thirst and difficulty in
breathing. His airway is clear. His BP is 60/40 and his pulse is 140 bpm. Breath sounds are full and equal
bilaterally. He should
A. Undergo exploratory celiotomy
B. Be treated for neurogenic shock
C. Be treated for hypovolemic shock
D. Undergo immediate nasotracheal intubation
E. be placed in cervical traction tongs before any other treatment is instituted - ANSWER-C. Be treated
for hypovolemic shock
The principle of balanced resuscitation is:
A) Permissive hypotension and early plasma infusion
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B) Equal amounts of crystalloid and colloids
C) Simultaneous management of breathing and circulation
D) Maintenance of a normal acid base balance
E) Achieving a pulse rate <90 - ANSWER-A) Permissive hypotension and early plasma infusion
Healthy young male in a motor vehicle crash is brought to the emergency department with a blood
pressure of 84/60, pulse 123, GCS 10. The patient moans when his pelvis is palpated. After initiating fluid
resuscitation, the next step in management is:
A) Placement of a pelvic binder
B) Transfer to a trauma center
C) Pelvic x-ray
D) Insert urinary catheter
E) Repeat examination of pelvis - ANSWER-A) Placement of a pelvic binder
What is the approximate time the brain can be anoxic before developing irreversible damage?
A. 10 min
B. 5 min
C. 2 min
D. 20 min - ANSWER-
You are treating a truama patient and attempt a definitive airway by intubation. However, the vocal cords
are not visible. What tool would be the most valuable for achieving successful intubation?
A. Gum elastic bougie
B. Lateral cervical spine x-ray
C. Nasopharyngeal airway
D. Oxygen
E. Laryngeal mask airway - ANSWER-A. Gum elastic bougie
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A 79 year old female is involved in a motor vehicle crash and presents to the ED. She is on Coumadin and
a beta blocker. Which of the following statements is true concerning her management?
A. The risk of subdural hemorrhage is decreased
B. Absence of tachycardia indicates that the patient is hemodynamically normal
C. Non-operative management of abdominal injuries is more likely to be successful in older adults than
in younger patients
D. Vigorous fluid resuscitation may be associated with cardiorespiratory failure
D. epinephrine should be infused immediately for hypotension - ANSWER-D. Vigorous fluid resuscitation
may be associated with cardiorespiratory failure
The most common acid base disturbance encountered in injured pediatric patients is caused by:
A. Hemorrhage
B. Changes in ventilation
C. Renal failure
D. Injudicious bicarbonate administration
E. Insufficient sodium chloride administration - ANSWER-B. Changes in ventilation?
A 17 year old female is brought to the ED following a 2 meter fall onto concrete. She is unresponsive and
found to have a RR of 32, BP 90/60 and HR 68. The first step in treatment is:
A. Adminstering vasopressors
B. Establishing IV access for drug-assisted intubation
C. Seeking the cause of her decreased level of consciousness
D. Applying oxygen and maintaining airway
E. Excluding hemorrhage as a cause of shock - ANSWER-D. Applying oxygen and maintaining airway
A 25 year old male is brought to the ED following a bar fight. He has altered consciousness, open his eyes
on command, moans without forming discernible words, and localizes to painful stimuli. Which one of
the following statements concerning this patient is true?
A. Hyperoxia should be avoided
B. CT scanning is an important part of neurological assessment
C. Mandatory intubation to protect his airway is required
ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support) 10th Edition
Post-Test 2025 – Verified Questions, Detailed
Answers, and Study Guide for Trauma Care
Certification
Prepare for your ATLS 10th Edition Post-Test 2025 with the latest verified questions,
detailed rationales, and complete study guide. This Advanced Trauma Life Support
(ATLS) review helps medical professionals master trauma assessment, emergency
management, and life-saving interventions to pass confidently.
• ATLS 10th Edition Post-Test 2025
• Advanced Trauma Life Support 10th Edition post test
• ATLS post test questions and answers
• ATLS 10th Edition study guide
• ATLS post test answer key
•
22 year old male fall from 2m, large right pneumothorax. Chest tube placed, connected to drainage.
Control x-ray shows pneumothorax, third x-ray reveals pneumothorax - ANSWER-Tracheobronchal injury
Which one of the following is not a feature of neurogenic shock?
A. Increased venous capaitance
B. Decreased systemic vascular resistance
C. Increased cardiac output
D. Warm skin - ANSWER-C. Increased cardiac output
Tension pneumothorax can be caused by:
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A. Flail chest
B. Cardiac tamponade
C. Clamping of a chest tube
D. All of the above - ANSWER-
Which one of the following brain stem reflexes is not assessed when assessing for brain death?
A. Dolls eyes
B. Oculovestibular reflex
C. Gag reflex
D. Argyll Robertson pupil - ANSWER-
What is the simplest way to open the airway in an unconscious patient?
A. Pull out the tongue
B. Tilt head and lift chin
C. Lift neck from behind
D. Jaw thrust - ANSWER-
An 18 y/o man is brought to the ED after smashing his motorcycle into a tree. He is conscious and alert,
but paralyzed in both legs and arms. His skin is pale and cold. He complains of thirst and difficulty in
breathing. His airway is clear. His BP is 60/40 and his pulse is 140 bpm. Breath sounds are full and equal
bilaterally. He should
A. Undergo exploratory celiotomy
B. Be treated for neurogenic shock
C. Be treated for hypovolemic shock
D. Undergo immediate nasotracheal intubation
E. be placed in cervical traction tongs before any other treatment is instituted - ANSWER-C. Be treated
for hypovolemic shock
The principle of balanced resuscitation is:
A) Permissive hypotension and early plasma infusion
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B) Equal amounts of crystalloid and colloids
C) Simultaneous management of breathing and circulation
D) Maintenance of a normal acid base balance
E) Achieving a pulse rate <90 - ANSWER-A) Permissive hypotension and early plasma infusion
Healthy young male in a motor vehicle crash is brought to the emergency department with a blood
pressure of 84/60, pulse 123, GCS 10. The patient moans when his pelvis is palpated. After initiating fluid
resuscitation, the next step in management is:
A) Placement of a pelvic binder
B) Transfer to a trauma center
C) Pelvic x-ray
D) Insert urinary catheter
E) Repeat examination of pelvis - ANSWER-A) Placement of a pelvic binder
What is the approximate time the brain can be anoxic before developing irreversible damage?
A. 10 min
B. 5 min
C. 2 min
D. 20 min - ANSWER-
You are treating a truama patient and attempt a definitive airway by intubation. However, the vocal cords
are not visible. What tool would be the most valuable for achieving successful intubation?
A. Gum elastic bougie
B. Lateral cervical spine x-ray
C. Nasopharyngeal airway
D. Oxygen
E. Laryngeal mask airway - ANSWER-A. Gum elastic bougie
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A 79 year old female is involved in a motor vehicle crash and presents to the ED. She is on Coumadin and
a beta blocker. Which of the following statements is true concerning her management?
A. The risk of subdural hemorrhage is decreased
B. Absence of tachycardia indicates that the patient is hemodynamically normal
C. Non-operative management of abdominal injuries is more likely to be successful in older adults than
in younger patients
D. Vigorous fluid resuscitation may be associated with cardiorespiratory failure
D. epinephrine should be infused immediately for hypotension - ANSWER-D. Vigorous fluid resuscitation
may be associated with cardiorespiratory failure
The most common acid base disturbance encountered in injured pediatric patients is caused by:
A. Hemorrhage
B. Changes in ventilation
C. Renal failure
D. Injudicious bicarbonate administration
E. Insufficient sodium chloride administration - ANSWER-B. Changes in ventilation?
A 17 year old female is brought to the ED following a 2 meter fall onto concrete. She is unresponsive and
found to have a RR of 32, BP 90/60 and HR 68. The first step in treatment is:
A. Adminstering vasopressors
B. Establishing IV access for drug-assisted intubation
C. Seeking the cause of her decreased level of consciousness
D. Applying oxygen and maintaining airway
E. Excluding hemorrhage as a cause of shock - ANSWER-D. Applying oxygen and maintaining airway
A 25 year old male is brought to the ED following a bar fight. He has altered consciousness, open his eyes
on command, moans without forming discernible words, and localizes to painful stimuli. Which one of
the following statements concerning this patient is true?
A. Hyperoxia should be avoided
B. CT scanning is an important part of neurological assessment
C. Mandatory intubation to protect his airway is required
