ATLS PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 100% ACCURATE!
, Definitive control of the airway is achieved by ____________ - ANSWER Endotracheal
intubation
How do you treat hypothermia in the ED? - ANSWER crystalloid fluids at 102.2 degrees
F and warmed treatment area
What does definitive hemorrhage control refer to?
(3) - ANSWER 1) Possible surgery
2) Stabilizing of pelvis
3) Angioembolization
What are rates of fluid administration measured by? - ANSWER Size and length of
catheter
Minimum flow rate of oxygen reservoir mask - ANSWER 11 L/min
MCC of shock in trauma pt - ANSWER Hypovolemia due to hemorrhage
Describe the 3 for 1 rule - ANSWER Replace each mL of blood loss with 3 ml of
crystalloid solution
What metabolic state can result from continued hemorrhage or decreased perfusion? -
ANSWER Metabolic acidosis
In what survey, primary or secondary, are these identified?
1) Simple PTX
2) Pulmonary contusion
3) Traumatic aortic disruption - ANSWER Secondary
Via thorough PE, CXR, pulse ox, ECG and ABG
What imaging study is preferred for penetrating abdominal trauma? - ANSWER CT
What can FAST rapidly diagnose? - ANSWER Abdominal hemorrhage
When is a laparotomy indicated? - ANSWER Fascial penetration with intraperitoneal
bleeding or peritonitis
What does the Monro Kellie doctrine describe? - ANSWER The relationship between IC
volume and pressure
Normal resting ICP - ANSWER 10 mm Hg
AND ANSWERS 100% ACCURATE!
, Definitive control of the airway is achieved by ____________ - ANSWER Endotracheal
intubation
How do you treat hypothermia in the ED? - ANSWER crystalloid fluids at 102.2 degrees
F and warmed treatment area
What does definitive hemorrhage control refer to?
(3) - ANSWER 1) Possible surgery
2) Stabilizing of pelvis
3) Angioembolization
What are rates of fluid administration measured by? - ANSWER Size and length of
catheter
Minimum flow rate of oxygen reservoir mask - ANSWER 11 L/min
MCC of shock in trauma pt - ANSWER Hypovolemia due to hemorrhage
Describe the 3 for 1 rule - ANSWER Replace each mL of blood loss with 3 ml of
crystalloid solution
What metabolic state can result from continued hemorrhage or decreased perfusion? -
ANSWER Metabolic acidosis
In what survey, primary or secondary, are these identified?
1) Simple PTX
2) Pulmonary contusion
3) Traumatic aortic disruption - ANSWER Secondary
Via thorough PE, CXR, pulse ox, ECG and ABG
What imaging study is preferred for penetrating abdominal trauma? - ANSWER CT
What can FAST rapidly diagnose? - ANSWER Abdominal hemorrhage
When is a laparotomy indicated? - ANSWER Fascial penetration with intraperitoneal
bleeding or peritonitis
What does the Monro Kellie doctrine describe? - ANSWER The relationship between IC
volume and pressure
Normal resting ICP - ANSWER 10 mm Hg
