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ATLS Post Test 2023 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 1. The primary indication for transferring a patient to a higher level trauma center is: 4. Which one of the following statements regarding patients with thoracic spine injuries is TRUE? unavailability of a surgeon or operating room  staff. multiple system injuries, including severe  head injury. resource limitations as determined by the  transferring doctor. resource limitations as determined by the  hospital administration. widened mediasti...

ATLS POST TEST 4 LATEST VERSIONS REAL EXAM 160 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS |A GRADE|

ATLS POST TEST 4 LATEST VERSIONS REAL EXAM 160 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS |A GRADE| ATLS POST TEST 4 LATEST VERSIONS REAL EXAM 160 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS |A GRADE|

A 22-year-old man is hypotensive and tachycardic after a shotgun wound to the left shoulder. His blood pressure is initially 80/40 mm Hg. After initial fluid resuscitation his blood pressure increases to 122/84 mm Hg. His heart rate is now 100 beats per minute and his respiratory rate is 28 breaths per minute. A tube thoracostomy is performed for decreased left chest breath sounds with the return of a small amount of blood and no air leak. After chest tube insertion, the most appropriate next st...

Assessed first in trauma patient - Airway (*)Degree of burn that is characterized by bone involvement - Fourth Complications of head trauma - Intracerebral hematoma Extradural hematoma Brain abscess Most common cause of laryngotracheal stenosis - Trauma Intervention that can help prevent development of acute renal failure - Infusion of normal saline A 26-year-old male is resuscitated with blood transfusion after a motor vehicle collision that was complicated by a fractured pelvis. A few hours la...

ATLS (Ch 1-3: Initial Assessment/Management, Airway, Shock) Questions And Answers

39. A young male patient is brought to the emergency department following a 5-meter (16-foot) fall from a roof. He responds to pain by pushing away your hand, opening his eyes, and verbalizing inappropriate words. Pupils are equal. The most important step in management of this patient would be: a. immediate intubation to protect his airway b. administer 25 mg/kg IV bolus mannitol c. insert two large-bore IVs d. alcohol and drug screening e. determine whether amnesia is present and, if so...

ATLS Final Exam 4 Revision Questions with Updated Answers 2023. re-examine the chest A 22-year-old man is hypotensive and tachycardic after a shotgun wound to the left shoulder. His BP is initially 80/40 mm Hg. After 2 liters of crystalloid solution his BP increases to 122/84. His heart rate is now 100 BPM and his RR is 28 breaths per minute. His breath sounds are decreased in the left hemithorax, and after initial IV fluid resuscitation, a closed tube thoracostomy is performed for decreased l...

ATLS Practice Test 2023 Updated Questions and Elaborated Answers Definitive control of the airway is achieved by ____________ Endotracheal intubation How do you treat hypothermia in the ED? crystalloid fluids at 102.2 degrees F and warmed treatment area What does definitive hemorrhage control refer to? (3) 1) Possible surgery 2) Stabilizing of pelvis 3) Angioembolization What are rates of fluid administration measured by? Size and length of catheter Minimum f...

ATLS Final Exam Questions and Answers 2023. Patients with a GSC of less than ___ usually require intubation. 8 The "A" in ABCD stands for _______. Airway maintenance with CERVICAL SPINE PROTECTION You should assume that any patient in a multisystem trauma with an altered level of consciousness or blunt injury above the clavicle has what type of injury? Cervical spine injury Flail chest is invariably accompanied by ______ which can interfere with blood oxygenation. pul...

ATLS Written Review Questions with Reviewed Answers 2023 What is the primary goal of treating TBI? How is this done? preventing secondary brain injury. This is done by maintaining blood pressure and providing adequate profusion. After managing ABCDEs of TBI what MUST be identified if present? How is this done? mass lesion that requires surgical evacuation is critical! this is done with CT. NOTE: obtaining a CT should not delay patient transfer to trauma center. Which brain lobes...