ATLS EMERGENCY MEDICINE ACTUAL EXAM 2025 |141 QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED CORRECT RATIONALE
1. Which of the following signs is characteristic of class 3 shock?
- pulse rate <100
- increased pulse pressure
- urine output >30mL/hr
- decreased systolic blood pressure
2. To estimate BMI using kilograms and meters, use the equation?
weight (KG) / Height (Meters)2
220 - AGE
[ weight ( pounds) / height (inches)2] x 703
3. A patient presents with a CO level of 15%. What would be the most
appropriate initial management step considering their
symptomatology?
Immediate hyperbaric oxygen therapy
Observation and monitoring for symptoms
Administering high-flow oxygen
Initiating rapid sequence intubation
4. The following image shows how to perform an ankle/ brachial
index. You assess this on your patient and determine the index is
,0.86. What is the significance of the finding?
, indicative of peripheral artery disease and should be
investigated further
indicative of venous insufficiency and should be assessed
further this is a normal finding
this finding indicates only marginal peripheral arterial disease
and should only be noted
5. Explain why hypocapnia is a common occurrence in late pregnancy
and its implications for maternal health.
Hypocapnia indicates improved lung function and is beneficial
for the fetus.
Hypocapnia results from increased tidal volume and can lead
to respiratory alkalosis.
Hypocapnia is a sign of respiratory failure and requires
immediate intervention.
Hypocapnia occurs due to decreased oxygen demand during
pregnancy.
, 6. The motor level is defined by the lowest key muscle function that has
a grade of ____, providing the key muscle functions represented by
segments above that level are judged to be ___
WITH VERIFIED CORRECT RATIONALE
1. Which of the following signs is characteristic of class 3 shock?
- pulse rate <100
- increased pulse pressure
- urine output >30mL/hr
- decreased systolic blood pressure
2. To estimate BMI using kilograms and meters, use the equation?
weight (KG) / Height (Meters)2
220 - AGE
[ weight ( pounds) / height (inches)2] x 703
3. A patient presents with a CO level of 15%. What would be the most
appropriate initial management step considering their
symptomatology?
Immediate hyperbaric oxygen therapy
Observation and monitoring for symptoms
Administering high-flow oxygen
Initiating rapid sequence intubation
4. The following image shows how to perform an ankle/ brachial
index. You assess this on your patient and determine the index is
,0.86. What is the significance of the finding?
, indicative of peripheral artery disease and should be
investigated further
indicative of venous insufficiency and should be assessed
further this is a normal finding
this finding indicates only marginal peripheral arterial disease
and should only be noted
5. Explain why hypocapnia is a common occurrence in late pregnancy
and its implications for maternal health.
Hypocapnia indicates improved lung function and is beneficial
for the fetus.
Hypocapnia results from increased tidal volume and can lead
to respiratory alkalosis.
Hypocapnia is a sign of respiratory failure and requires
immediate intervention.
Hypocapnia occurs due to decreased oxygen demand during
pregnancy.
, 6. The motor level is defined by the lowest key muscle function that has
a grade of ____, providing the key muscle functions represented by
segments above that level are judged to be ___
