ATLS CASE SCENARIO CDEM SELF STUDY
COMPREHENSIVE TEST 2026 QUESTIONS
WITH FULL SOLUTION VERIFIED
◉ what method of hemorrhage control found an increase in better
outcomes? Answer: tourniquet
◉ how can you determine if a tourniquet is working properly?
Answer: no bleeding!
◉ what are some s/sx in the initial airway assessment that would
indicate a need for a definitive airway? Answer: blood in the nose
and mouth, GCS <8, inconsistent consciousness with a suspected
inability to maintain their own airway
◉ blood in the nose and mouth on airway inspection is an ___________
risk. Answer: aspiration
◉ what physical examinations should you complete PRIOR to
intubation? Answer: c-spine stabilization, GCS/pupil size and
reaction, lateralization
, ◉ what needs to be done prior to intubation to prevent circulatory
collapse? Answer: volume resuscitation
◉ what is the 7 breaths rule? Answer: 7 breaths of sustained
waveform capnography to confirm correct tube placement
◉ t/f: all trauma patients should be initially placed on o2. Answer: t
◉ which chest injury is described:
large open wound, respiratory distress, sucking sound Answer: open
pneumothorax
◉ which chest injury is described:
derangements in o2 and ventilation seen, blunt trauma Answer:
pulmonary contusion
◉ which chest injury is described:
decreased bp, respiratory distress, dullness to percussion Answer:
hemothorax
COMPREHENSIVE TEST 2026 QUESTIONS
WITH FULL SOLUTION VERIFIED
◉ what method of hemorrhage control found an increase in better
outcomes? Answer: tourniquet
◉ how can you determine if a tourniquet is working properly?
Answer: no bleeding!
◉ what are some s/sx in the initial airway assessment that would
indicate a need for a definitive airway? Answer: blood in the nose
and mouth, GCS <8, inconsistent consciousness with a suspected
inability to maintain their own airway
◉ blood in the nose and mouth on airway inspection is an ___________
risk. Answer: aspiration
◉ what physical examinations should you complete PRIOR to
intubation? Answer: c-spine stabilization, GCS/pupil size and
reaction, lateralization
, ◉ what needs to be done prior to intubation to prevent circulatory
collapse? Answer: volume resuscitation
◉ what is the 7 breaths rule? Answer: 7 breaths of sustained
waveform capnography to confirm correct tube placement
◉ t/f: all trauma patients should be initially placed on o2. Answer: t
◉ which chest injury is described:
large open wound, respiratory distress, sucking sound Answer: open
pneumothorax
◉ which chest injury is described:
derangements in o2 and ventilation seen, blunt trauma Answer:
pulmonary contusion
◉ which chest injury is described:
decreased bp, respiratory distress, dullness to percussion Answer:
hemothorax
