ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support)
EXAM MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 100% VERIFIED GRADED
A+
1. What is the first priority in trauma assessment according to
ATLS?
A) Control bleeding
B) Airway maintenance with cervical spine protection
C) Assess circulation
D) Obtain patient history
Answer: B
Explanation: The airway must be checked first to ensure it’s clear while
protecting the cervical spine. Without an open airway, the patient cannot
breathe or survive.
2. During the primary survey, “B” stands for:
A) Breathing and ventilation
B) Blood pressure
C) Body temperature
D) Brain function
,ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support)
EXAM MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 100% VERIFIED GRADED
A+
Answer: A
Explanation: “B” focuses on assessing and supporting breathing and
ventilation to ensure oxygen delivery.
3. Which of the following best describes the “Golden Hour”?
A) The first hour after surgery
B) The first hour after injury when prompt treatment saves lives
C) One hour after administering fluids
D) The time before patient arrival at the hospital
Answer: B
Explanation: The “Golden Hour” is the crucial first hour post-injury when
immediate and effective care greatly improves survival chances.
4. The preferred method to open an airway in a trauma patient with
suspected cervical spine injury is:
A) Head tilt–chin lift
B) Jaw thrust maneuver
C) Mouth-to-mouth
D) Nasopharyngeal airway insertion
,ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support)
EXAM MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 100% VERIFIED GRADED
A+
Answer: B
Explanation: The jaw thrust avoids neck movement, protecting the cervical
spine.
5. In the ATLS protocol, circulation assessment should include:
A) Checking airway sounds
B) Evaluating pulse, skin color, and bleeding
C) Observing respiratory rate
D) Measuring temperature
Answer: B
Explanation: Circulation focuses on perfusion and hemorrhage control to
maintain organ oxygenation.
6. What is the most common cause of preventable death in trauma
patients?
A) Hypoxia
B) Hypothermia
C) Hemorrhage
D) Head injury
, ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support)
EXAM MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 100% VERIFIED GRADED
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Answer: C
Explanation: Uncontrolled bleeding remains the leading preventable cause
of death after trauma.
7. The Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) assesses:
A) Respiratory effort
B) Neurological function
C) Circulation
D) Pain level
Answer: B
Explanation: The GCS evaluates eye, verbal, and motor responses to assess
brain function.
8. A GCS score of 8 or less indicates:
A) Minor injury
B) Mild head injury
C) Severe head injury
D) Normal brain function
EXAM MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 100% VERIFIED GRADED
A+
1. What is the first priority in trauma assessment according to
ATLS?
A) Control bleeding
B) Airway maintenance with cervical spine protection
C) Assess circulation
D) Obtain patient history
Answer: B
Explanation: The airway must be checked first to ensure it’s clear while
protecting the cervical spine. Without an open airway, the patient cannot
breathe or survive.
2. During the primary survey, “B” stands for:
A) Breathing and ventilation
B) Blood pressure
C) Body temperature
D) Brain function
,ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support)
EXAM MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 100% VERIFIED GRADED
A+
Answer: A
Explanation: “B” focuses on assessing and supporting breathing and
ventilation to ensure oxygen delivery.
3. Which of the following best describes the “Golden Hour”?
A) The first hour after surgery
B) The first hour after injury when prompt treatment saves lives
C) One hour after administering fluids
D) The time before patient arrival at the hospital
Answer: B
Explanation: The “Golden Hour” is the crucial first hour post-injury when
immediate and effective care greatly improves survival chances.
4. The preferred method to open an airway in a trauma patient with
suspected cervical spine injury is:
A) Head tilt–chin lift
B) Jaw thrust maneuver
C) Mouth-to-mouth
D) Nasopharyngeal airway insertion
,ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support)
EXAM MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 100% VERIFIED GRADED
A+
Answer: B
Explanation: The jaw thrust avoids neck movement, protecting the cervical
spine.
5. In the ATLS protocol, circulation assessment should include:
A) Checking airway sounds
B) Evaluating pulse, skin color, and bleeding
C) Observing respiratory rate
D) Measuring temperature
Answer: B
Explanation: Circulation focuses on perfusion and hemorrhage control to
maintain organ oxygenation.
6. What is the most common cause of preventable death in trauma
patients?
A) Hypoxia
B) Hypothermia
C) Hemorrhage
D) Head injury
, ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support)
EXAM MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 100% VERIFIED GRADED
A+
Answer: C
Explanation: Uncontrolled bleeding remains the leading preventable cause
of death after trauma.
7. The Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) assesses:
A) Respiratory effort
B) Neurological function
C) Circulation
D) Pain level
Answer: B
Explanation: The GCS evaluates eye, verbal, and motor responses to assess
brain function.
8. A GCS score of 8 or less indicates:
A) Minor injury
B) Mild head injury
C) Severe head injury
D) Normal brain function
