ATP EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS!!
What is the preferred fluid algorithm? - Answer 1. FWB 2. Components 1:1:1/1:1 3.
FDP 4. Colloids 5. Crystalloid (LR/Plasmalyte)
What louse is found in the pelvic/pubic region? - Answer pubic lice aka Crabs
What is a consideration flight medics should take into account when managing an
intubated pt? - Answer ET bulb may deflate do to decreased ambient air pressure in
the aircraft
S/S of a Tension pneumothorax - Answer unilat chest pain, dyspnea,
decreased/absent breath sounds
What happens during CUF? - Answer (granted you don't die within the first few
minutes) 1 Return Fire/Cover 2. Keep casualty in the fight as a combatant 3. Self Aid
4. Keep pt from sustaining more wounds 5. If pt is in burning vehicle/bldg remove
them. 6. STOP LIFE THREATENING HEMORRHAGE (TQ high and tight)
When does tactical field care begin? - Answer METC dependent. (When you are in a
safe enough location to tx the pt.)
When do you stop active cooling? - Answer @ 102*F (thats 38.88 to those who
haven't landed on the moon)
Your team sgt has been smoking for 40 years, but somehow still smokes you on
every run. What medical condition may he run into someday? - Answer emphysema
initial s/s of infiltration - Answer (your conscious buddy telling you that you're an idiot)
or SWELLING
A 20 yo Ranger comes into your aid station. He complains of a severe HA, high
fever, pain with neck movement, aloc, photophobia, and nausea/vomiting. What is
your diagnosis? What drugs should be given to this pt? - Answer Meningitis (181)
Rocephin 2g IV q12hr and Decadron 10 mg IV/IM q6hr
Difference between Abruptio Placenta and Placenta previa? - Answer Abruptio
placentae is defined as the premature separation of the placenta from the uterus.
(HURTS) PP occurs when a baby's placenta partially or totally covers the mother's
cervix. Usually painless bleeding in second 1/2 of pregnancy. (mayo clinic)
Febrile pt in malarial infested areas should be - Answer Assumed they have malaria
and tx. Urgent evac if unstable and routine if stable. 180
What does APGAR stand for? - Answer appearance, pulse, grimace, activity,
respiration
How is APGAR scored? - Answer (0=bad, 2=perfect; most score a 7-9)
Appearance: color
Pulse: slightly below 100 or above
CORRECT ANSWERS!!
What is the preferred fluid algorithm? - Answer 1. FWB 2. Components 1:1:1/1:1 3.
FDP 4. Colloids 5. Crystalloid (LR/Plasmalyte)
What louse is found in the pelvic/pubic region? - Answer pubic lice aka Crabs
What is a consideration flight medics should take into account when managing an
intubated pt? - Answer ET bulb may deflate do to decreased ambient air pressure in
the aircraft
S/S of a Tension pneumothorax - Answer unilat chest pain, dyspnea,
decreased/absent breath sounds
What happens during CUF? - Answer (granted you don't die within the first few
minutes) 1 Return Fire/Cover 2. Keep casualty in the fight as a combatant 3. Self Aid
4. Keep pt from sustaining more wounds 5. If pt is in burning vehicle/bldg remove
them. 6. STOP LIFE THREATENING HEMORRHAGE (TQ high and tight)
When does tactical field care begin? - Answer METC dependent. (When you are in a
safe enough location to tx the pt.)
When do you stop active cooling? - Answer @ 102*F (thats 38.88 to those who
haven't landed on the moon)
Your team sgt has been smoking for 40 years, but somehow still smokes you on
every run. What medical condition may he run into someday? - Answer emphysema
initial s/s of infiltration - Answer (your conscious buddy telling you that you're an idiot)
or SWELLING
A 20 yo Ranger comes into your aid station. He complains of a severe HA, high
fever, pain with neck movement, aloc, photophobia, and nausea/vomiting. What is
your diagnosis? What drugs should be given to this pt? - Answer Meningitis (181)
Rocephin 2g IV q12hr and Decadron 10 mg IV/IM q6hr
Difference between Abruptio Placenta and Placenta previa? - Answer Abruptio
placentae is defined as the premature separation of the placenta from the uterus.
(HURTS) PP occurs when a baby's placenta partially or totally covers the mother's
cervix. Usually painless bleeding in second 1/2 of pregnancy. (mayo clinic)
Febrile pt in malarial infested areas should be - Answer Assumed they have malaria
and tx. Urgent evac if unstable and routine if stable. 180
What does APGAR stand for? - Answer appearance, pulse, grimace, activity,
respiration
How is APGAR scored? - Answer (0=bad, 2=perfect; most score a 7-9)
Appearance: color
Pulse: slightly below 100 or above
