ATLS
Latest uploads at ATLS. Looking for notes at ATLS? We have lots of notes, study guides and revision notes available for your school.
-
12
- 0
-
4
Courses at ATLS
Notes available for the following courses at ATLS
Latest notes & summaries ATLS
ATLS POST TEST ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) 
Complete Mock Exam Questions and 
Answers |100% Correct| 2024/2025 
Latest Version!! 
What is the first priority when treating a trauma patient? 
A. Control bleeding 
B. Administer oxygen 
C. Establish and secure the airway 
D. Perform a secondary survey 
 **C. Establish and secure the airway** 
How is the airway opened in a patient with suspected cervical spine injury? 
A. Head tilt-chin lift 
B. Jaw thrust maneuver 
C. Neck extension 
D. Suction ...
ATLS Mid-Term Exam *Q&A* |Verified 
Study Set| 2024/2025 
Explain the concept of the "Golden Hour" in trauma care. 
? The "Golden Hour" refers to the critical first hour after a traumatic injury when prompt 
medical treatment significantly increases the chances of survival and positive outcomes. 
What are the key components of the primary survey in trauma assessment? 
? The primary survey consists of the ABCDE approach: Airway (with cervical spine 
protection), Breathing, Circul...
ATLS Modules (With Diagrams from 
pg.3) Exam Study Guide Questions and 
Answers |100% Correct| 2024/2025 
Latest Version!! 
What is the first step in the primary survey of a trauma patient? 
? The first step is to assess and secure the airway, ensuring it is patent and that there is no 
obstruction. 
Which of the following is a sign of tension pneumothorax? 
A) Decreased heart rate 
B) Tracheal deviation away from the affected side 
C) Normal breath sounds 
D) Bradycardia 
? B) Trachea...
Latest ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life 
Support) Practice Exam Questions 
[100% correctly Solved] Graded A+ 
What is the first step in the management of a patient with suspected spinal cord injury? 
 Immobilization of the spine. 
Spinal immobilization is critical to prevent further damage until the patient is fully evaluated. 
How should you treat an open pneumothorax? 
 Apply an occlusive dressing and insert a chest tube. 
An open pneumothorax needs to be sealed to prevent air entry while allo...
Introduction to Advanced Trauma Life 
Support (ATLS) Correctly Solved Exam 
*Q&A* |Verified Study Set| 2024/2025 
What is the primary goal of the Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) program? 
 The primary goal of ATLS is to provide a systematic approach to the assessment and 
management of trauma patients to ensure timely intervention and improve outcomes. 
Describe the components of the primary survey in the ATLS protocol. 
 The primary survey consists of assessing airway, breathing, circul...
Final ATLS Exam Review Questions and 
Answers |100% Correct| 2024/2025 
Latest Version!! 
What are the initial steps in the management of a trauma patient with suspected spinal injury? 
 Stabilize the spine using a cervical collar, assess neurological function, and avoid 
unnecessary movement while preparing for imaging. 
How is a tension pneumothorax diagnosed? 
 Diagnosis is made based on clinical signs such as tracheal deviation, respiratory distress, and 
decreased breath sounds on the...
ATLS: Spine and Spinal Cord Trauma 
Revised Mock Exam Questions and 
Answers |100% Correct| 2024/2025 
Latest Version!! 
What are the key indicators of spinal cord injury in a trauma patient? 
 Key indicators include loss of sensation or motor function below the level of injury, altered 
reflexes, and changes in bowel or bladder control. 
How is a spinal injury typically assessed during the primary survey? 
 A spinal injury is assessed by checking for midline tenderness along the spine, eva...
ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support) 
Pretest + All Modules Complete Mock 
Exam [100% correctly Solved] Graded 
A+ 
What is the most important priority in managing a patient with suspected spinal injury? 
 Maintain spinal immobilization and protect the airway. 
Spinal immobilization ensures no further injury occurs while other critical interventions are 
performed. 
A 25-year-old patient arrives after a motor vehicle collision with decreased breath sounds on one 
side, hypotension, and trac...
ATLS Written Exam Review [100% 
Correctly Solved] Graded A+ 2024/2025 
Explain the rationale for performing a primary survey in trauma patients and identify the 
components involved. 
? The primary survey is conducted to quickly assess and address life-threatening conditions. 
It includes the ABCDE approach: Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability (neurological 
status), and Exposure (environmental control). 
What immediate actions should be taken for a patient with a suspected airway ob...