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ATLS EXAM 2023 True or false? Although the mechanism of injury may be similar to those for the younger population, data shows increased mortality with similar severity of injury in older adults. - CORRECT ANSWER-True In the elderly population, what is decreased physiological reserve? - CORRECT ANSWER-aging is characterized by impaired adaptive and homeostatic mechanisms that caused an increased susceptibility to the stress of injury. Insults tolerated by the younger population can le...

A 22-year-old man is hypotensive and tachycardic after a shotgun wound to the left shoulder. His blood pressure is initially 80/40 m1. Which of the following signs is LEAST reliable for diagnosing esophageal intubation? a. symmetrical chest wall movement b. end-tidal CO2 presence by colorimetry c. bilateral breath sounds d. oxygen saturation >92% e. ETT above carina on chest x-ray 2. Which of the following signs the necessitates a definitive airway in severe trauma patients? a. fasci...

ATLS PRE TEST 1 – 4 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS 320+ QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS| GRADED A Which of the following physical findings suggest a cause of hypotension other than spinal cord injury? A. Prispism B. Bradycardia C. Diaphragmatic breathing D. Presence of deep tendon reflexes E. Ability to flex forearms but not extend them -ANSWER- D. Presence of deep tendon reflexes. Spinal shock refers to loss of muscle toe (flaccidty) and loss of reflexes. The primary indication for tran...

ATLS Pre-Test Examination 1/7 ATLS Pre-Test Examination These test items are undergoing psychometric analysis. Note: It is understood that medical practices vary with institutional policies and individual preferences. This test is designed in conjunction with the material presented in the 9th edition of the ATLS® Course. Please answer the questions accordingly. Important directions before you begin this test: This test consists of 40 multiple-choice questions. Read each question thoro...

ATLS PRE TEST QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS UPDATED 2022/2023 1. Cardiac tamponade after trauma a. is seldom life-threatening b. can be excluded by an upright, AP chest x-ray c. can be confused with a tension pneumothorax d. causes a fall in systolic pressure of > 15 mm Hg with expiration e. most commonly occurs after blunt injury to the anterior chest wall 2. Which one of the following statements regarding patients with thoracic spine injuries is TRUE? a. Log-rolling may be destab...

ATLS EXAM 2023 (success) True or false? Although the mechanism of injury may be similar to those for the younger population, data shows increased mortality with similar severity of injury in older adults. - CORRECT ANSWER-True In the elderly population, what is decreased physiological reserve? - CORRECT ANSWER-aging is characterized by impaired adaptive and homeostatic mechanisms that caused an increased susceptibility to the stress of injury. Insults tolerated by the younger populat...

ATLS EXAM (QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS A+ GRADED 100% VERIFIED) True or false? Although the mechanism of injury may be similar to those for the younger population, data shows increased mortality with similar severity of injury in older adults. ANSWER: True In the elderly population, what is decreased physiological reserve? ANSWER: aging is characterized by impaired adaptive and homeostatic mechanisms that caused an increased susceptibility to the stress of injury. Insults tolerated by the yo...

ATLS PRE TEST QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS UPDATED 2022/2023 1. Cardiac tamponade after trauma a. is seldom life-threatening b. can be excluded by an upright, AP chest x-ray c. can be confused with a tension pneumothorax d. causes a fall in systolic pressure of > 15 mm Hg with expiration e. most commonly occurs after blunt injury to the anterior chest wall 2. Which one of the following statements regarding patients with thoracic spine injuries is TRUE? a. Log-rolling may be destab...

ATLS PRE TEST QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS UPDATED 2022/2023 1. Cardiac tamponade after trauma a. is seldom life-threatening b. can be excluded by an upright, AP chest x-ray c. can be confused with a tension pneumothorax d. causes a fall in systolic pressure of > 15 mm Hg with expiration e. most commonly occurs after blunt injury to the anterior chest wall 2. Which one of the following statements regarding patients with thoracic spine injuries is TRUE? a. Log-rolling may be destab...

ATLS EXAM Questions and answers. 100% Accurate, Graded A True or false? Although the mechanism of injury may be similar to those for the younger population, data shows increased mortality with similar severity of injury in older adults. - True In the elderly population, what is decreased physiological reserve? - aging is characterized by impaired adaptive and homeostatic mechanisms that caused an increased susceptibility to the stress of injury. Insults tolerated by the younger populat...