ATLS th Edition Post Test
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) Which of the following signs is LEAST reliable for diagnosing
esophageal intubation?
A. Symmetrical chest wall movement
B. Presence of end-tidal CO₂ by colorimetry
C. Bilateral breath sounds
D. Endotracheal tube (ETT) tip above the carina on chest x-ray
Answer: D
Rationale: Although a chest x-ray confirms tube position after
intubation, it is less reliable in the immediate setting to rule out
esophageal placement. Real-time indicators (e.g., end-tidal CO₂ and
bilateral breath sounds) are more sensitive.
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') Which of the following findings necessitates a definitive airway in a
severely injured trauma patient?
A. Repeated vomiting
B. Severe maxillofacial fractures
C. Sternal fracture
D. Glasgow Coma Scale of '
Answer: B
, Rationale: Severe maxillofacial fractures threaten airway patency;
securing a definitive airway (e.g., endotracheal tube or surgical
airway) is paramount.
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9) Twenty-seven patients are seriously injured in an aircraft crash.
Which principle of mass-casualty triage is MOST appropriate?
A. Establish a triage site within the internal perimeter of the crash site
B. Treat only the most severely injured patients first
C. Treat the greatest number of patients in the shortest period of time
D. Produce the greatest number of survivors based on available
resources
Answer: D
Rationale: In mass-casualty triage, the goal is to allocate resources so
as to maximize the overall number of survivors, rather than focusing
solely on the most severely injured at the start.
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;) Which of the following statements regarding intracranial bleeding
is CORRECT?
A. Cerebral contusions may coalesce to form an intracerebral
hematoma
Actual Questions and Answers
% Guarantee Pass
This Exam contains:
% Guarantee Pass.
Multiple-Choice (A–D), For Each Question.
Each Question Includes The Correct Answer
Rationale That Aligns with Atls Post Test ' '( Principles.
,───────────────────────────────────────────────
─────────────────────────
) Which of the following signs is LEAST reliable for diagnosing
esophageal intubation?
A. Symmetrical chest wall movement
B. Presence of end-tidal CO₂ by colorimetry
C. Bilateral breath sounds
D. Endotracheal tube (ETT) tip above the carina on chest x-ray
Answer: D
Rationale: Although a chest x-ray confirms tube position after
intubation, it is less reliable in the immediate setting to rule out
esophageal placement. Real-time indicators (e.g., end-tidal CO₂ and
bilateral breath sounds) are more sensitive.
───────────────────────────────────────────────
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') Which of the following findings necessitates a definitive airway in a
severely injured trauma patient?
A. Repeated vomiting
B. Severe maxillofacial fractures
C. Sternal fracture
D. Glasgow Coma Scale of '
Answer: B
, Rationale: Severe maxillofacial fractures threaten airway patency;
securing a definitive airway (e.g., endotracheal tube or surgical
airway) is paramount.
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9) Twenty-seven patients are seriously injured in an aircraft crash.
Which principle of mass-casualty triage is MOST appropriate?
A. Establish a triage site within the internal perimeter of the crash site
B. Treat only the most severely injured patients first
C. Treat the greatest number of patients in the shortest period of time
D. Produce the greatest number of survivors based on available
resources
Answer: D
Rationale: In mass-casualty triage, the goal is to allocate resources so
as to maximize the overall number of survivors, rather than focusing
solely on the most severely injured at the start.
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;) Which of the following statements regarding intracranial bleeding
is CORRECT?
A. Cerebral contusions may coalesce to form an intracerebral
hematoma
