ADVANCED TRAUMA LIFE SUPPORT ( ATLS) 10th EDITION EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS 2025/2026 GRADED A+.

ADVANCED TRAUMA LIFE SUPPORT ( ATLS) 10th EDITION EXAM QUESTIOADVANCED TRAUMA LIFE SUPPORT ( ATLS) 10th EDITION EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS 2025/2026 GRADED A+. 2 / 11 1. MIST Pneumonic [10.1]CORRECT ANSWER Mechanism (and time) of Injury Injuries found and suspected Symptoms and signs Treatment Initiated 2. Primary Survey (ABCDE) [10.1]CORRECT ANSWER A-airway/cervical spine, B-breathing, c-circulation with hemorrhage control d-disability (assess Neuro status) e-exposure/environmental control 3. DOPE [Ultimate ATLS Prep]CORRECT ANSWER Reasons for deterioration in an intubated patient Dislodgement Obstruction Pneumothorax Equipment Failure 4. Shock index calculation [Ultimate ATLS Prep]CORRECT ANSWER HR/SBP Normal = 0.5=0.7 Volume Loss = 0.9 5. AMPLE [10.1]CORRECT ANSWER (Allergies, Medications, Past Illnesses/Pregnancy, Last Meal, Events/Environment related to injury) 6. Definitive airway definitionCORRECT ANSWER Tube placed in trachea with cuffinflated below vocal cords, tube connected to a form of oxygen enriched assisted ventilation and the airway secured in place with an appropriate stabilizing method. [10.2, pg24] 7. LaryngealTraumaTriad of SignsCORRECT ANSWER Hoarseness(dysphonia) Subcutaneous Emphysema 3 / 11 Palpable fracture TxCORRECT ANSWER flexible endoscopic intubation Dx CORRECT ANSWER CT scan [10.2, pg25] 8. "abdominal breathing" or "diaphragmatic breathing" could be caused byCORRECT ANSWER - Injury to below C3. These maintain diaphragmatic function, but lose intercostal and abdominal muscle contribution to respiration. These patients display a seesaw pattern of breathing. [10.2, pg26] 9. LEMON pneumonicCORRECT ANSWER Assessment for Difficult Intubation Look Externally - small mouth, overbite, facial trauma Evaluate the 3-3-2 Rule - evaluates alignment of pharyngeal, laryngeal, and oral aes. 3FB between teeth, 3FB between hyoid bone and chin(tip of mentum), 2FB betweenNS AND CORRECT ANSWERS 2025/2026 GRADED A+.