ATLS_Pretest_10th_Edition_Answers_2023

Q:1-Which of the following is not a feature of neurogenic shock? Mark one answer: Increased venous capacitance Decreased systemic vascular resistance Increased cardiac output Warm dry skin Q:2-Tension pneumothorax can be caused by: Mark one answer: Flail chest Cardiac tamponade Clamping of a chest tube All of the above Q:3-Which of the following brain stem reflexes is not assessed when assessing for brain death? Mark one answer: Doll's eyes Oculovestibular reflex Gag reflex Argyll Robertson pupil Q:4-What is the simplest way to open the airway in an unconscious patient? Mark one answer: Pull out the tongue Tilt head and lift chin Lift neck from behind Jaw thrust Q:5-What is the approximate time the brain can be anoxic before developing irreversible damage? Mark one answer: 10 minutes 5 minutes 2 minutes 20 minutes