2024 ATLS Bundle ( MODULE 1, 2,
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 )
Latest Questions With Complete Grade A Answers
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2024 ATLS Module 1 - Initial Assessment and Mgmt Latest Questions With Complete Grade A Answers
- Prehospital phase
Answer: Airway mx, breathing support, control of bleeding and shock,
immbolization, transport to nearest appropriate facility (hopefully a trauma center)
- Primary Survey
Answer: ABCDE with resuscitation adjuncts FG
- Secondary Survey
Answer: a head-to-toe physical assessment; an additional assessment of a patient to determine the existence of any injuries other than those foundin the primary survey
- Hospital Phase
Answer:
Ensure resusitation area Airway equipment Warmed IV crystalloid solutions Monitoring devices Protocol for requesting additional assistance Transfer Agreements
- Trauma members should wear standard precautions
Answer: face mask, eye protection, water-impervious gown, and gloves
- Circulation
Answer: Assessment of hemodynamics, blood volume, controlling bleeding.
- Disability
Answer:
Assess neuro function rapidly -Level of consciousness -Pupillary size and reaction -Lateralizing signs -SPinal cord injury 2 / 4
- Exposure
Answer: Completely undress patient, but prevent hypothermia by putting on
warming blankets
- A decrease in level of consciousness may indicate what? What should youdo?
Answer: may indicate a change in cerebral perfusion or a cerebral injury, re-
evaluate the patient starting at A.
- 10 second assessment
Answer:
Introduce yourself Ask the patient their name Ask the patient what happened
- AMPLE history
Answer:
A Allergies (to food, medication or anything else) M Medications (OTC, prescription, herbal, recreational or supplemental) P Past medical history or pregnancy
L Last meal:
Oral intake (what was it and when) Menstrual period (female with abdominal pain) Bowel movement (any patient with abdominal pain) E Events leading to the episode/ Environment related to injury 3 / 4
2024 ATLS Module 2 - Airway mgmt.Latest Questions With Complete Grade A Answers
- Earliest priorities when managing an airway include
Answer: ensuring an open airwayand identifying a compromised airway
- Administer what to all trauma patients
Answer: supplemental oxygen
- How to know the airway is adequate
Answer: Patient's is alert and oriented, talkingproperly, no neck or head injuries, and has been assessed and reassessed.
- Risk factors for compromised ventilation
Answer:
Unconcious patients Obtunded patients (Alcohol, drugs) Patients with thoracic injuriesPatients with facial burns Patients with potential inhalation injuries
- How to manage vomiting trauma patient
Answer: ensure adequate suction materialsare available, also be prepared to log roll the patient properly while maintaining C-spine stability.
- agitation can =
Answer: hypoxia
- Obtundation can =
Answer: hypercarbia
- cyanosis=
Answer: hypoxemia, late finding
- Symptoms of inadequate ventilation
Answer: dyspnea, SOB, request to sit up tobreath.
- Signs of inadequate ventilation
Answer: tachypnea, tachycardia, arrhythmia, AMS,Retractions, nasal flaring,
diminished breath sounds, Low O2 sat
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