ATLS Modules (With Diagrams from pg.3) Exam Study Guide Questions and Answers |100% Correct| 2024/2025 Latest Version!!
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ATLS Modules (With Diagrams from
pg.3) Exam Study Guide Questions and
Answers |100% Correct| 2024/2025
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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
obstru...
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) Tracheal deviation away from the affected side
What is the significance of a rapid trauma assessment?
? A rapid trauma assessment helps identify life-threatening injuries quickly, allowing for
immediate intervention and prioritization of care.
Describe the management of a patient with suspected spinal cord injury.
? Management includes stabilizing the spine with a cervical collar, avoiding movement, and
monitoring neurological status while preparing for possible imaging and surgical intervention.
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,In cases of hemorrhagic shock, what initial treatment should be provided?
? The initial treatment includes controlling any external bleeding, initiating IV fluid
resuscitation with crystalloids, and preparing for potential blood product transfusion if necessary.
Which imaging modality is most commonly used to assess intra-abdominal injuries in trauma
patients?
A) MRI
B) CT scan
C) X-ray
D) Ultrasound
? B) CT scan
What are the signs of a cardiac tamponade?
? Signs include hypotension, muffled heart sounds, jugular venous distention, and pulsus
paradoxus.
Explain the role of the Focused Assessment with Sonography for Trauma (FAST) exam.
? The FAST exam is used to quickly assess for free fluid in the abdomen and chest, guiding
further management decisions based on the presence of significant internal bleeding.
How should a healthcare provider respond to a patient with severe abdominal trauma?
2
,? The provider should conduct a primary survey, stabilize the patient, initiate IV access, and
obtain imaging studies, such as a FAST exam, to assess for internal bleeding.
Which is a critical factor in determining whether to perform a cricothyrotomy?
A) Patient age
B) Severity of airway obstruction
C) Presence of facial injuries
D) All of the above
? D) All of the above
What is the primary purpose of early analgesia in trauma care?
? Early analgesia is essential for pain management, which can improve patient comfort,
facilitate assessment, and reduce the stress response that could adversely affect recovery.
Discuss the management steps for a patient presenting with a flail chest.
? Management includes providing supplemental oxygen, monitoring respiratory function,
administering pain relief, and considering mechanical ventilation for patients with respiratory
failure.
When is the "1st peak" in the Trimodal Death Distribution?
seconds - minutes after injury
3
, When is the "2nd peak" in the Trimodal Death Distribution?
minutes - hours after injury
When is the "3rd peak" in the Trimodal Death Distribution?
days - weeks after injury
What is the ABCDE Approach?
___ is common in the polytrauma patient and can pose life-threatening problems if not promptly
identified during the primary survey.
Thoracic injury
Patient care during the Prehospital Phase should include which 5 interventions &
considerations?
1 - Airway maintenance
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