ATLS POST Practice Test Questions And Answers

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