ATLS Post Test Review and Key Concepts Questions and Correct Answers/ Latest Update / Already Graded

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ATLS Post Test Review and Key Concepts
Questions and Correct Answers/ Latest
Update / Already Graded
Primary indication for transfer

Ans: Unavailability of surgical resources or severe injuries.


GCS score

Ans: Glasgow Coma Scale; measures consciousness level.


Tension pneumothorax

Ans: Life-threatening condition requiring immediate needle
decompression.


Spinal cord injury below T-10

Ans: Usually spares bowel and bladder function.


Indication for chest tube insertion

Ans: Conditions like pneumothorax or massive hemothorax.


Immediate management of head injury

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Ans: Prevent secondary brain injury post-trauma.


Celiotomy

Ans: Surgical procedure for abdominal exploration.


Diagnostic peritoneal lavage

Ans: Procedure to assess intra-abdominal bleeding.


Central venous pressure line

Ans: Used for monitoring venous blood pressure.


Frostbite treatment

Ans: Initial treatment involves warm (40°C) water immersion.


Shock diagnosis criteria

Ans: Systolic blood pressure below 90 mm Hg.


Hyperflexion fractures

Ans: Inherently unstable injuries in upper thoracic spine.


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Spinal immobilization

Ans: Use scoop stretcher or long spine board.


Signs of hemothorax

Ans: Absence of breath sounds and dullness to percussion.


Volume replacement guide

Ans: Blood pressure is most reliable indicator.


Magnetic resonance imaging

Ans: Used to diagnose spinal cord injuries.


Respiratory rate in shock

Ans: May be elevated due to compensatory mechanisms.


Pneumatic antishock garment

Ans: Used to stabilize patients in shock.




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