ATLS 10th Edition – 100 Solved Questions | MED510 | Trauma, Shock, Airway, Chest Injuries | 2025/2026

This document contains 100 fully solved exam questions and answers based on the Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) 10th Edition guidelines, tailored for the 2025/2026 academic year and the MED510 – Emergency Medicine and Trauma Care course. It is a high-yield resource designed for students and trainees preparing for theoretical exams, OSCEs, and ATLS certification. The content is organized around core ATLS principles and provides in-depth coverage of: Primary and secondary trauma surveys (ABCDE) Airway management and intubation protocols Shock types: hypovolemic, cardiogenic, obstructive, distributive Fluid resuscitation, blood transfusion thresholds, and response classifications Thoracic injuries: tension pneumothorax, hemothorax, cardiac tamponade, flail chest Diagnostic strategies: FAST exam, Beck’s Triad, Kussmaul’s Sign Key mnemonics for rapid recall: MIST, DOPE, AMPLE, LEMON, BTHEFTS Each question is answered with concise clinical reasoning and formatted for optimal clarity, making this document suitable for both quick revision and detailed study. Recommended for: Medical students in clinical rotations Emergency medicine residents Nursing students specializing in trauma care Paramedic and EMT students ATLS exam candidates Whether you're preparing for a certification, clinical exam, or seeking a structured review of trauma protocols, this document delivers essential knowledge in a practical, exam-oriented format. Keywords: ATLS, 10th edition, trauma life support, trauma assessment, airway management, emergency medicine, shock classification, fluid resuscitation, chest trauma, cardiac tamponade, medical exam prep, FAST exam, trauma mnemonics, MED510