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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 one of the following signs necessitates a definitive airway in severe
trauma patients? A Facial lacerations b Repeated vomiting c
Severe maxillofacial fractures d Sternal fracture e GCS score of 12
3. Twenty seven patients are seriously injured in an aircraft crash at a local
airport. The principles of triage include: a Establish a triage site within the
internal perimeter of the crash site b Treat only the most severely injured
patients first c Immediately transport all patients to the nearest hospital d
Treat the greatest number of patients in the shortest period of time e
Produce the greatest number of survivors based on available resources
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4. Which one of the following statements is correct? a Cerebral
contusions may coalesce to form an intracerebral hematoma b Epidural
hematomas are usually seen in frontal region c Subdural hematomas are
caused by injury to the middle meningeal artery d Subdural hematomas typically
have a lenticular shape on CT scan e The associated brain damage is more
severe in epidural hematomas
5. An 18 year old male is brought to the emergency department after having
been shot. He has one bullet wound just below the right clavicle and another just
below the costal margin in the right posterior axillary line. His BP is 110/60
mmHg, HR is 90 bpm, and RR is 34 bpm. After ensuring a patent airway and
inserting 2 large caliber iv line, the next appropriate step is to:
a Obtain a portable chest x-ray b Administer a
bolus of additional iv fluid c Perform a
laparotomy d Obtain an abdominal CT scan e
Perform diagnostic peritoneal lavage
6. An 8 year old boy falls 4,5 meters (15 feet) from a tree and is brought to the
emergency department by his family. His vital signs are normal, but he complains
of left upper quadrant pain. An abdominal CT scan reveals a moderately severe
laceration of the spleen. The receiving institution does not have 24 hour a day
operating room capabilities. The most appropriate management of this patient
would be:
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a Type and crossmatch for blood b Request consultation of a
pediatrician c Transfer the patient to a trauma center d Admit the patient
to the ICU e Prepare the patient for surgery the next day
7. A 17 year old helmeted motorcyclist is struck broadside by an automobile at
an intersection. He is unconscious at the scene with a BP of 140/90 mmHg, HR of
90 bpm, and RR of 22 bpm. His respirations are sonorous and deep. His GCS
score is 6. Immobilization of the entire patient may include the use of all the
following, except: a Air splints b Bolstering devices c ... d ... e
...
8. A construction worker falls from a scaffold and is transferred to the
emergency department. His HR is 124 bpm and BP is 85/60 mmHg. He complains
of lower abdominal pain. After assessing the airway and chest,
immobilizing the c-spine and initiating fluid resuscitation, the next step is to
perform:
a FAST exam
b Detailed neurological exam c Rectal exam d Cervical spine
x-ray e Urethral
catheterization
9. A 22 year old male sustains a shotgun wound to the left shoulder and chest
at close range. His BP is 80/40 mmHg and his HR is 130 bpm. After 2 liters of
crystalloid solution are rapidly infused, his BP increases to 122/84 mmHg, and HR
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decreases to 100 bpm. He is tachypneic with RR of 28 bpm. On physical
examination, his breath sounds are decreased at the left upper chest with dullness
on percussion. A large caliber (36 french) tube thoracostomy is inserted in the fifth
intercostal space with the return of 200 ml of blood and no air leak. The most
appropriate next step is to: a Insert a folley catheter b Begin to transfuse
onegative blood c Perform thoracotomy d Obtain a CT scan of the chest and
abdomen e Repeat the physical examination of the chest
10. Which one of the following statements concerning spine and spinal cord
trauma is true?
a A normal lateral c-spine film excludes injury b A vertebral injury is unlikely in
the absence of physical findings of a cord injury c A patient with a suspected spine
injury requires immobilization on a short spine d Diaphragmatic breathing in an
unconscious patient who has fallen is a sign of spine injury e Determination of
whether a spinal cord lesion is complete or incomplete must be made in the
primary survey
11. A 20 year old athlete is involve in a motorcycle crash. When he arrives in
the emergency department, he shouts that he cannot move his legs. On physical
examination, there are no abnormalities of the chest, abdomen or pelvis. The
patient has no sensation in his legs and cannot move them, but his arms are
moving. The patient’s RR is 22 bpm, HR is 88 bpm, and BP is 80/60 mmHg. He is
pale and sweaty. What is the most likely cause of this condition? a Neurogenic
shock b Cardiogenic shock c Abdominal hemorrhage d Myocardial
contusion e Hyperthermia
12. A 28 year old male is brought to the emergency department. He was
involved in a flight in which he was beaten with a wooden stick. His chest shows
ATLS POST TEST EXAM- MCQ|| M POST TEST
ATLS EXAM ALL QUESTIONS AND 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS (ANSWERS KEY AT THE
END OF THE EXAM) ALREADY GRADED A+||
LATEST AND COMPLETE UPDATE 2025-2026
WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS|| BRAND
NEW!!
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 one of the following signs necessitates a definitive airway in severe
trauma patients? A Facial lacerations b Repeated vomiting c
Severe maxillofacial fractures d Sternal fracture e GCS score of 12
3. Twenty seven patients are seriously injured in an aircraft crash at a local
airport. The principles of triage include: a Establish a triage site within the
internal perimeter of the crash site b Treat only the most severely injured
patients first c Immediately transport all patients to the nearest hospital d
Treat the greatest number of patients in the shortest period of time e
Produce the greatest number of survivors based on available resources
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4. Which one of the following statements is correct? a Cerebral
contusions may coalesce to form an intracerebral hematoma b Epidural
hematomas are usually seen in frontal region c Subdural hematomas are
caused by injury to the middle meningeal artery d Subdural hematomas typically
have a lenticular shape on CT scan e The associated brain damage is more
severe in epidural hematomas
5. An 18 year old male is brought to the emergency department after having
been shot. He has one bullet wound just below the right clavicle and another just
below the costal margin in the right posterior axillary line. His BP is 110/60
mmHg, HR is 90 bpm, and RR is 34 bpm. After ensuring a patent airway and
inserting 2 large caliber iv line, the next appropriate step is to:
a Obtain a portable chest x-ray b Administer a
bolus of additional iv fluid c Perform a
laparotomy d Obtain an abdominal CT scan e
Perform diagnostic peritoneal lavage
6. An 8 year old boy falls 4,5 meters (15 feet) from a tree and is brought to the
emergency department by his family. His vital signs are normal, but he complains
of left upper quadrant pain. An abdominal CT scan reveals a moderately severe
laceration of the spleen. The receiving institution does not have 24 hour a day
operating room capabilities. The most appropriate management of this patient
would be:
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a Type and crossmatch for blood b Request consultation of a
pediatrician c Transfer the patient to a trauma center d Admit the patient
to the ICU e Prepare the patient for surgery the next day
7. A 17 year old helmeted motorcyclist is struck broadside by an automobile at
an intersection. He is unconscious at the scene with a BP of 140/90 mmHg, HR of
90 bpm, and RR of 22 bpm. His respirations are sonorous and deep. His GCS
score is 6. Immobilization of the entire patient may include the use of all the
following, except: a Air splints b Bolstering devices c ... d ... e
...
8. A construction worker falls from a scaffold and is transferred to the
emergency department. His HR is 124 bpm and BP is 85/60 mmHg. He complains
of lower abdominal pain. After assessing the airway and chest,
immobilizing the c-spine and initiating fluid resuscitation, the next step is to
perform:
a FAST exam
b Detailed neurological exam c Rectal exam d Cervical spine
x-ray e Urethral
catheterization
9. A 22 year old male sustains a shotgun wound to the left shoulder and chest
at close range. His BP is 80/40 mmHg and his HR is 130 bpm. After 2 liters of
crystalloid solution are rapidly infused, his BP increases to 122/84 mmHg, and HR
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decreases to 100 bpm. He is tachypneic with RR of 28 bpm. On physical
examination, his breath sounds are decreased at the left upper chest with dullness
on percussion. A large caliber (36 french) tube thoracostomy is inserted in the fifth
intercostal space with the return of 200 ml of blood and no air leak. The most
appropriate next step is to: a Insert a folley catheter b Begin to transfuse
onegative blood c Perform thoracotomy d Obtain a CT scan of the chest and
abdomen e Repeat the physical examination of the chest
10. Which one of the following statements concerning spine and spinal cord
trauma is true?
a A normal lateral c-spine film excludes injury b A vertebral injury is unlikely in
the absence of physical findings of a cord injury c A patient with a suspected spine
injury requires immobilization on a short spine d Diaphragmatic breathing in an
unconscious patient who has fallen is a sign of spine injury e Determination of
whether a spinal cord lesion is complete or incomplete must be made in the
primary survey
11. A 20 year old athlete is involve in a motorcycle crash. When he arrives in
the emergency department, he shouts that he cannot move his legs. On physical
examination, there are no abnormalities of the chest, abdomen or pelvis. The
patient has no sensation in his legs and cannot move them, but his arms are
moving. The patient’s RR is 22 bpm, HR is 88 bpm, and BP is 80/60 mmHg. He is
pale and sweaty. What is the most likely cause of this condition? a Neurogenic
shock b Cardiogenic shock c Abdominal hemorrhage d Myocardial
contusion e Hyperthermia
12. A 28 year old male is brought to the emergency department. He was
involved in a flight in which he was beaten with a wooden stick. His chest shows
