ADVANCED TRAUMA LIFE SUPPORT PRACTICE EXAM NEWEST 2024 ACTUAL EXAM 400 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)

Perineal Assessment for contusions, lacerations or bleeding. 12. Rectal assessment Bleeding, sphincter tone, bowell wall integrity, bony fragments, prostate position. 13. Vaginal Assessment in select pts. Presence of blood. Pregnancy. Exploratory surgery. 14. Musculoskeletal Assessment: Inspect extremities for blunt or penetrating trauma, deformities, lacerations, sensation, Pulses, fractures, control any bleeding if not done yet. Inspect and palpate throacic and lumbar spines for injury, deformity. X rays for suspected fracture sites. 15. Musculoskeletal management: Immobilization of thoracic spine, splinting, wrap sheet around pelvis for compression binder to help control pelvic bleeding. CONSIDER COMPARTMENT SYNDROME!!!!!! 16. Neurologic: Determine GCS ag What comes after the Secondary survey? - ANSWERS,Continued monitoring for any changes in pts. responsiveness and vital signs, urine output. Transfer to definitive care. Direct communication provider to provider. What are the ATLS principle? - ANSWERS,Golden hr- 1st 60mins from time of injury to receive definitive care, which mortality + morbidity increases What are the professionals in trauma team? - ANSWERS,- Team leader - Aesthetic SpR -Cardiac/thoracic surgeon - A&E consultant - Orthopaedic SpR - ODP (operating department practioners) - Nurses x2 - Radiographe