2024 ATLS TEST EXAM WITH
ANSWERS
What is contraindicated with suspicion of basilar skull frx? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSOPA, put in gastric tube for suction because it can go through up
into cranium thru cribiform plate
Peds kid with bicycle trauma is most likely goin to be? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSPANCREATIC injury
Organ tear is more common with? - CORRECT-ANSWERSPenetrating injury
What type of pelvic fracture is binder indicated in - CORRECT-ANSWERSOpen
book
If there is BLOOD at the meatus, then what do you need to do? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSRUG first, because if you do a cyst gram you will be spilling into the
abd cavity
If patient is unstable, free air/blood on CT, peritoneal signs yield what? -
CORRECT-ANSWERSEMERGENT laparotomy
What lab value is good for assessing hydration in burn patient? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSURINE OUTPUT
How do you determine difference between PTX and tamponade? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSBREATH SOUNDS
Blowing air leak on chest tube is sign of? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSTRACHEOBRONCHIAL RUPTURE
Bowel sounds on chest auscultation are reflective of - CORRECT-
ANSWERSDiaphragm injury
Apical capping and widened mediastinum are reflective of what? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSAortic trauma
What is main goal of priamry brain injury? - CORRECT-ANSWERSPreventing
secondary brain injury
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