Atls 2000 exam 1 test Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Chapter Review Questions for the ATLS Student Course Manual APPROVED BY: Chapter Review Questions for the ATLS Student Course Manual Dr. Ken Evans, MD Chapter 1 Initial Assessment and Management A cast-cutter should be used to remove a trauma victim's helmet if there is evidence of a C-spine injury or if . the patient experiences pain or paresthesias during an initial attempt to remove the helmet. The "A" in ABCDE stands for . Airway; however, always be cautious about and prot...

2 initial assessment 44 qustions 1. Which of the following should prompt transport to a trauma center? a. Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) < 14 b. Respiratory rate < 10 breaths/min or greater than 29 breaths/min c. Systolic blood pressure < 90 mm Hg d. All of the above 2. Which of the following should prompt transport to a trauma center? a. MVA with death of one victim in the same passenger compartment b. Restrained passenger in MVA with vehicle traveling greater than 30 mph c. Fal...

2 initial assessment 44 qustions 1. Which of the following should prompt transport to a trauma center? a. Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) < 14 b. Respiratory rate < 10 breaths/min or greater than 29 breaths/min c. Systolic blood pressure < 90 mm Hg d. All of the above 2. Which of the following should prompt transport to a trauma center? a. MVA with death of one victim in the same passenger compartment b. Restrained passenger in MVA with vehicle traveling greater than 30 mph c. Fal...

Atls post test mcq Questions & Answers Latest update 1. Which of the following signs is LEAST reliable for diagnosing esophageal intubation? a. symmetrical chest wall movement b. end-tidal CO2 presence by colorimetry c. bilateral breath sounds d. oxygen saturation >92% e. ETT above carina on chest x-ray 2. Which of the following signs the necessitates a definitive airway in severe trauma patients? a. fascial lacerations b. repeated vomiting c. severe maxillofacial fractures d. ste...