1. The primary indication for transferring a patient to a higher level trauma center is: unavailability of a surgeon or operating room staff. multiple system injuries, including severe head injury. resource limitations as determined by the transferring doctor. resource limitations as determined by the hospital administration. widened mediastinum on chest x-ray following blunt thoracic trauma.

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

ATLS Post Test

1. A 6-month-old infant is unresponsive. You begin checking for breathing at the same time you check for the infant’s pulse. Which is the maximum time you should spend when trying to simultaneously check for breathing and palpate the infant’s pulse before starting CPR? - 10 seconds 2. A 4-year-old child is brought to the emergency department for seizures. The seizures stopped a few minutes ago, but the child continues to have slow and irregular respirations. Which condition is most co...

1. In managing a patient with a severe traumatic brain injury, the most important initial step is to: - Secure the airway 2. The best assessment of fluid resuscitation of the adult burn patient is: - Urinary output of 0.5mg/kg/hr 3. Bronchial intubation of the right or left mainstem bronchus can easily occur during infant endotracheal intubation because: - The trachea is shorter 4. The most important, immediate step in the management of an open pneumothorax is: - Placement of an occlus...

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 destabilizing to fractures from T-12 to L-1. b. Adequate immobilizatio...

1. A previously healthy infant with a history of vomiting and diarrhea is brought to the emergency department by her parents. During your assessment, you find that the infant responds only to painful stimulation. The infant has good bilateral breath sounds, cool extremities, and a capillary refill time of more than 5 seconds. The infant's blood pressure is 85/65 mmHg and glucose is 30 mg/dL. You administer 100% oxygen via face mask and start an IV. Which treatment is the most appropriate ...

SOAL POST TEST 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 destabilizing to fractures from T-12 t...

ATLS study cards for 2023 Rated A

1. Which of the following is the recommended Method for treatment frostbite? A. Vasodilators B. Anticoagulants C. Warm (40 degrees) water D. Padding and elevation E. Application of heat from a hairdryer - C. Warm (40 degrees) water 2. Which of the following physical findings suggest a cause of hypotension other than spinal cord injury? A. Priapism B. Bradycardia C. Diaphragmatic breathing D. Presence of deep tendon reflexes E. Ability to flex forearms but not extend them - D. Presen...