ATLS Initial Assessment and Management questions with
answers
1. During the , providers emphasize airway
maintenance, control of ex- ternal bleeding and shock,
immobilization of the patient, and immediate trans- port to the
closest appropriate facility, preferably a verified trauma center: pre-
hospital phase
2. incidents are those in which the number of patients
and the severity of their injuries do not exceed the capability of
the facility to render care.
In such cases, patients with life-threatening problems and those
sustaining multiple-system injuries are treated first.: Multiple-casualty
3. In events, the number of patients and the severity of
their injuries does exceed the capability of the facility and staff. In
such cases, patients having the greatest chance of survival and
requiring the least expenditure of time, equipment, supplies, and
personnel are treated first`: Mass-casualty
4. List the primary survey:: Airway maintenance with restriction of cervical
spine motion Breathing and ventilation
Circulation with hemorrhage control
Disability(assessment of neurologic status)
Exposure/Environmental control
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, 5. Clinicians can quickly assess A, B, C, and D in a
trauma patient (10-second assessment) by : identifying themselves, asking the
patient for his or her name, and asking what happened
6. Regardless of the injury causing airway compromise, the first
priority is airway management, this is accomplished by:: clearing the airway,
suctioning, administering oxygen, and opening and securing the airway.
7. In addition,
patients with severe head injuries who have an altered level of
consciousness or a Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score of or lower
usually require the placement of a definitive airway (i.e., cuffed,
secured tube in the trachea).: 8
8. Frequent of airway patency is essential to
identify and treat patients who are losing the ability to maintain an
adequate airway.: reevaluation
9. To adequately assess
jugular venous distention, position of the trachea, and chest wall
excursion, expose the patient's : neck and chest.
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answers
1. During the , providers emphasize airway
maintenance, control of ex- ternal bleeding and shock,
immobilization of the patient, and immediate trans- port to the
closest appropriate facility, preferably a verified trauma center: pre-
hospital phase
2. incidents are those in which the number of patients
and the severity of their injuries do not exceed the capability of
the facility to render care.
In such cases, patients with life-threatening problems and those
sustaining multiple-system injuries are treated first.: Multiple-casualty
3. In events, the number of patients and the severity of
their injuries does exceed the capability of the facility and staff. In
such cases, patients having the greatest chance of survival and
requiring the least expenditure of time, equipment, supplies, and
personnel are treated first`: Mass-casualty
4. List the primary survey:: Airway maintenance with restriction of cervical
spine motion Breathing and ventilation
Circulation with hemorrhage control
Disability(assessment of neurologic status)
Exposure/Environmental control
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14
, 5. Clinicians can quickly assess A, B, C, and D in a
trauma patient (10-second assessment) by : identifying themselves, asking the
patient for his or her name, and asking what happened
6. Regardless of the injury causing airway compromise, the first
priority is airway management, this is accomplished by:: clearing the airway,
suctioning, administering oxygen, and opening and securing the airway.
7. In addition,
patients with severe head injuries who have an altered level of
consciousness or a Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score of or lower
usually require the placement of a definitive airway (i.e., cuffed,
secured tube in the trachea).: 8
8. Frequent of airway patency is essential to
identify and treat patients who are losing the ability to maintain an
adequate airway.: reevaluation
9. To adequately assess
jugular venous distention, position of the trachea, and chest wall
excursion, expose the patient's : neck and chest.
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