ATLS POST TEST / 50 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS 2023/2024 /GRADED A+.

ATLS POST TEST / 50 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS 2023/2024 /GRADED A+. ATLS Practice 2023 1. Definitive control of the airway is achieved by ____________: Endotracheal intubation 2. How do you treat hypothermia in the ED?: crystalloid fluids at 102.2 degrees F and warmed treatment area 3. What does definitive hemorrhage control refer to? (3): 1) Possible surgery 2) Stabilizing of pelvis 3) Angioembolization 4. What are rates of fluid administration measured by?: Size and length of catheter 5. Minimum flow rate of oxygen reservoir mask: 11 L/min 6. MCC of shock in trauma pt: Hypovolemia due to hemorrhage 7. Describe the 3 for 1 rule: Replace each mL of blood loss with 3 ml of crystalloid solution 8. What metabolic state can result from continued hemorrhage or decreased perfusion?: Metabolic acidosis 9. In what survey, primary or secondary, are these identified? 1) Simple PTX 2) Pulmonary contusion 3) Traumatic aortic disruption: Secondary Via thorough PE, CXR, pulse ox, ECG and ABG 10. What imaging study is preferred for penetrating abdominal trauma?: CT 11. What can FAST rapidly diagnose?: Abdominal hemorrhage 12. When is a laparotomy indicated?: Fascial penetration with intraperitoneal bleeding or peritonitis 13. What does the Monro Kellie doctrine describe?: The relationship between IC volume and pressure 14. Normal resting ICP: 10 mm Hg 15. How do you reduce elevated ICP?: Mannitol in a 20% solution 16. How do you temporarily control pelvic hemorrhage and instability?: Internal traction and external counter-pressure 17. How do you initially manage major arterial injury?: Direct pressure and fluid resuscitation 18. Full thickness burn: Third degree burn 19. What is used to estimate the size and depth of burns?: Rule of 9's Head= 9% Each arm=9% Front Trunk= 18% Back Trunk= 18%