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Shinta R. Widya, MD Post Test ATLS
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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 one of the following signs necessitates a definitive airway in seve re
trauma patients?
a Facial lacerations
b Repeated vomiting
c Severe maxillofacial fractures
d Sternal fracture
e GCS score of 12
3. Twenty seven patients are seriously injured in an aircraft crash at a local
airport. The principles of triage include:
a Establish a triage site within the internal perimeter of the crash site
b Treat only the most severely injured patients first
c Immediately transport all patients to the nearest hospital
d Treat the greatest number of patients in the shortest period of time
e Produce the greatest number of survivors based on available
resources
4. Which one of the following statements is correct?
a Cerebral contusions may coalesce to form an intracerebral
hematoma
b Epidural hematomas are usually seen in frontal region
c Subdural hematomas are caused by injury to the middle meningeal
artery
d Subdural hematomas typically have a lenticular shape on CT scan
e The associated brain damage is more severe in epidural hematomas
5. An 18 year old male is brought to the emergency department after hav ing
been shot. He has one bullet wound just below the right clavicle and
another just below the costal margin in the right posterior axillary line. His
BP is 110/60 mmHg, HR is 90 bpm, and RR is 34 bpm. After ensuring a
patent airway and inserting 2 large caliber iv line, the next appropriate step
is to:
a Obtain a portable chest x-ray
b Administer a bolus of additional iv fluid
c Perform a laparotomy
d Obtain an abdominal CT scan
e Perform diagnostic peritoneal lavage
6. An 8 year old boy falls 4,5 meters (15 feet) from a tree and is brought to the
emergency department by his family. His vital signs are normal, but he
complains of left upper quadrant pain. An abdominal CT scan reveals a
moderately severe laceration of the spleen. The receiving institution does
not have 24 hour a day operating room capabilities. The most appropriate
management of this patient would be:
a Type and crossmatch for blood
b Request consultation of a pediatrician
c Transfer the patient to a trauma center
d Admit the patient to the ICU
e Prepare the patient for surgery the next day
7. A 17 year old helmeted motorcyclist is struck broadside by an automobile
at an intersection. He is unconscious at the scene with a BP of 140/90
mmHg, HR of 90 bpm, and RR of 22 bpm. His respirations are so norous and
deep. His GCS score is 6. Immobilization of the entire patient may include
the use of all the following, except:
a Air splints
b Bolstering devices
c ...
d ...
e ...
8. A construction worker falls from a scaffold and is transferred to the
emergency department. His HR is 124 bpm and BP is 85/60 mmHg. He
complains of lower abdominal pain. After assessing the airway and chest,
immobilizing the c-spine and initiating fluid resuscitation, the next step is to
perform:
a FAST exam
b Detailed neurological exam
c Rectal exam
d Cervical spine x-ray
e Urethral catheterization
9. A 22 year old male sustains a shotgun wound to the left shoulder and c hest
at close range. His BP is 80/40 mmHg and his HR is 130 bpm. After 2 liters of
crystalloid solution are rapidly infused, his BP increases to 122/84 mmHg ,
and HR decreases to 100 bpm. He is tachypneic with RR of 28 bpm. On
physical examination, his breath sounds are decreased at the left upper
chest with dullness on percussion. A large caliber (36 french) tube
thoracostomy is inserted in the fifth intercostal space with the return of
200 ml of blood and no air leak. The most appropriate next step is to:
a Insert a folley catheter
b Begin to transfuse o-negative blood
c Perform thoracotomy
d Obtain a CT scan of the chest and abdomen
e Repeat the physical examination of the chest
10. Which one of the following statements concerning spine a nd spinal cord
trauma is true?
a A normal lateral c-spine film excludes injury
b A vertebral injury is unlikely in the absence of physical findings of a
cord injury
c A patient with a suspected spine injury requires immobilization on a
short spine
d Diaphragmatic breathing in an unconscious patient who has fallen is
a sign of spine injury
e Determination of whether a spinal cord lesion is complete or
incomplete must be made in the primary survey
11. A 20 year old athlete is involve in a motorcycle crash. W hen he arrives in
the emergency department, he shouts that he cannot move his legs. On
physical examination, there are no abnormalities of the chest, abdomen or
pelvis. The patient has no sensation in his legs and cannot move them, bu t
his arms are moving. The patient’s RR is 22 bpm, HR is 88 bpm, and BP is
80/60 mmHg. He is pale and sweaty. What is the most likely cause of this
condition?
a Neurogenic shock
b Cardiogenic shock
c Abdominal hemorrhage
d Myocardial contusion
e Hyperthermia
12. A 28 year old male is brought to the emergency department. He was
involved in a flight in which he was beaten with a wooden stick. His ches t
shows multiple severe bruises. His airway is clear, RR is 22 bpm, HR is 126
bpm, and SBP is 90 mmHg. Which of the following should be performed
during the primary survey?
a GCS
b Cervical spine x-ray
c TT administration
d Blood alcohol level
e Rectal exam
13. Which one of the following statements is true regardi ng access in pediatric
resuscitation?
a Intraosseous access should only be considered after five
percutaneous attempts
b Cut down at the ankle is a preferred initial access technique
c Blood transfusion can be delivered through intraosseous access
d Internal jugular cannulation is the next preferred opinion when
percutaneous venous access fails
e Intraosseous cannulation should be first choice for access
14. A 23 year old male is stabbed below the right nipple. He is alert, a nd his
oxygen saturation is 98%. Chest tube was placed for treatment of
hemopneumothorax. BP is 90/60 mmHg after administration of 1 L of
crystalloid solution. What is the next step in treatment?
a Re-examine the chest
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  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 one of the following signs necessitates a definitive airway in severe trauma patients? a Facial lacerations b Repeated vomiting c Severe maxillofacial fractures d Sternal fracture e GCS score of 12
  3. Twenty seven patients are seriously injured in an aircraft crash at a local airport. The principles of triage include: a Establish a triage site within the internal perimeter of the crash site b Treat only the most severely injured patients first c Immediately transport all patients to the nearest hospital d Treat the greatest number of patients in the shortest period of time e Produce the greatest number of survivors based on available resources
  4. Which one of the following statements is correct? a Cerebral contusions may coalesce to form an intracerebral hematoma b Epidural hematomas are usually seen in frontal region c Subdural hematomas are caused by injury to the middle meningeal artery d Subdural hematomas typically have a lenticular shape on CT scan e The associated brain damage is more severe in epidural hematomas
  5. An 18 year old male is brought to the emergency department after having been shot. He has one bullet wound just below the right clavicle and another just below the costal margin in the right posterior axillary line. His BP is 110/60 mmHg, HR is 90 bpm, and RR is 34 bpm. After ensuring a patent airway and inserting 2 large caliber iv line, the next appropriate step is to: a Obtain a portable chest x-ray b Administer a bolus of additional iv fluid c Perform a laparotomy d Obtain an abdominal CT scan e Perform diagnostic peritoneal lavage
  6. An 8 year old boy falls 4,5 meters (15 feet) from a tree and is brought to the emergency department by his family. His vital signs are normal, but he complains of left upper quadrant pain. An abdominal CT scan reveals a moderately severe laceration of the spleen. The receiving institution does not have 24 hour a day operating room capabilities. The most appropriate management of this patient would be: a Type and crossmatch for blood b Request consultation of a pediatrician c Transfer the patient to a trauma center d Admit the patient to the ICU e Prepare the patient for surgery the next day
  7. A 17 year old helmeted motorcyclist is struck broadside by an automobile at an intersection. He is unconscious at the scene with a BP of 140/ mmHg, HR of 90 bpm, and RR of 22 bpm. His respirations are sonorous and deep. His GCS score is 6. Immobilization of the entire patient may include the use of all the following, except: a Air splints b Bolstering devices c ... d ... e ...
  8. A construction worker falls from a scaffold and is transferred to the emergency department. His HR is 124 bpm and BP is 85/60 mmHg. He complains of lower abdominal pain. After assessing the airway and chest,

immobilizing the c-spine and initiating fluid resuscitation, the next step is to perform: a FAST exam b Detailed neurological exam c Rectal exam d Cervical spine x-ray e Urethral catheterization

  1. A 22 year old male sustains a shotgun wound to the left shoulder and chest at close range. His BP is 80/40 mmHg and his HR is 130 bpm. After 2 liters of crystalloid solution are rapidly infused, his BP increases to 122/84 mmHg, and HR decreases to 100 bpm. He is tachypneic with RR of 28 bpm. On physical examination, his breath sounds are decreased at the left upper chest with dullness on percussion. A large caliber (36 french) tube thoracostomy is inserted in the fifth intercostal space with the return of 200 ml of blood and no air leak. The most appropriate next step is to: a Insert a folley catheter b Begin to transfuse o-negative blood c Perform thoracotomy d Obtain a CT scan of the chest and abdomen e Repeat the physical examination of the chest
  2. Which one of the following statements concerning spine and spinal cord trauma is true? a A normal lateral c-spine film excludes injury b A vertebral injury is unlikely in the absence of physical findings of a cord injury c A patient with a suspected spine injury requires immobilization on a short spine d Diaphragmatic breathing in an unconscious patient who has fallen is a sign of spine injury e Determination of whether a spinal cord lesion is complete or incomplete must be made in the primary survey
  3. A 20 year old athlete is involve in a motorcycle crash. When he arrives in the emergency department, he shouts that he cannot move his legs. On physical examination, there are no abnormalities of the chest, abdomen or pelvis. The patient has no sensation in his legs and cannot move them, but his arms are moving. The patient’s RR is 22 bpm, HR is 88 bpm, and BP is 80/60 mmHg. He is pale and sweaty. What is the most likely cause of this condition? a Neurogenic shock b Cardiogenic shock c Abdominal hemorrhage d Myocardial contusion e Hyperthermia
  4. A 28 year old male is brought to the emergency department. He was involved in a flight in which he was beaten with a wooden stick. His chest shows multiple severe bruises. His airway is clear, RR is 22 bpm, HR is 126 bpm, and SBP is 90 mmHg. Which of the following should be performed during the primary survey? a GCS b Cervical spine x-ray c TT administration d Blood alcohol level e Rectal exam
  5. Which one of the following statements is true regarding access in pediatric resuscitation? a Intraosseous access should only be considered after five percutaneous attempts b Cut down at the ankle is a preferred initial access technique c Blood transfusion can be delivered through intraosseous access d Internal jugular cannulation is the next preferred opinion when percutaneous venous access fails e Intraosseous cannulation should be first choice for access
  6. A 23 year old male is stabbed below the right nipple. He is alert, and his oxygen saturation is 98%. Chest tube was placed for treatment of hemopneumothorax. BP is 90/60 mmHg after administration of 1 L of crystalloid solution. What is the next step in treatment? a Re-examine the chest

b Place a left-sided chest tube c Insert central venous catheter d Perform CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis e Prepare for urgent thoracotomy

  1. You are treating a trauma patient and attempt a definitive airway by intubation. However, the vocal cords are not visible. What tool would be the most valuable for achieving successful intubation? a Gum elastic bougie b Lateral cervival spine x-ray c Nasopharyngeal airway d Oxygen e Laryngeal mask airway
  2. A 79 year old female is involved in a motor vehicle crash and presents to the emergency department. She is on Coumadin and a beta blocker. Which of the following statements is true concerning her management? a The risk of subdural hemorrhage is decreased b Absence of tachycardia indicates that the patient is hemodynamically normal c Non-operative management of abdominal injuries is more likely to be successful in older adults than in younger patients d Vigorous fluid resuscitation may be associated with cardiorespiratory failure e Epinephrine should be infused immediately for hypotension
  3. A 22 year old male is brought by ambulance to a small community hospital after falling from the top of a 2,4 meter (8 foot) ladder. Initially, he was found to have a large right pneumothorax. A chest tube was inserted and connected to an underwater seal drainage collection system with negative pressure. A repeat AP portable chest x-ray demonstrates a residual, large right pneumothorax. After transferring the patient to a verified trauma center, a third chest x-ray reveals a persistent right penumothorax. The chest tube appears to be functioning and in good position. He remains hemodynamically normal with no signs of respiratory distress. The most likely cause for his persistent right pneumothorax is: a Flail chest b Diaphragmatic injury c Pulmonary contusion d Esophageal perforation e Tracheobronchial injury
  4. A 22 year old female who is 6 months pregnant presents following a motor vehicle crash. Paramedics report vaginal bleeding. What is the initial step in her treatment? a Assess fetal heart sounds b Check for fetal movement c Perform inspection of the cervix d Ask the patient what her name is e Insert a werdge under the patient’s right hip
  5. Which of the following statements is true? a The laryngeal mask airway is an infraglottic device b The multilumen esophageal airway occludes the supraglottic lumen and ventilates through the port placed distal to the vocal cords c The nasopharyngeal airway is an ideal supraglottic device for patients with cribiform plate fractures d Nasotracheal tubes position a cuffed airway in the infraglottic space e Tracheostomy tubes are placed in apneic, hypoxic patients in the supraglottic space
  6. A 40 year old male is brought to the emergency department after a fall from a height of just over 3 meters (10 feet). His airway is clear, RR is 28 bpm, and SBP is 140 mmHg. There is equal air entry on both sides of the chest with comparable percussion sounds bilaterally. He complains of pain on palpation of the chest. Which intervention is most likely needed? a Needle decompression of the chest b Pericardiocentesis c Pain management d Thoracotomy e Tube thoracotomy 21. The most common acid base disturbance encountered in injured pediatric patients is caused by: a Hemorrhage b Changes in ventilation c Renal failure d Injudicious bicarbonate administration e Insufficient sodium chloride administration 22. A 17 year old female is brought to the emergency department following a 2 meters (6 feet) fall onto concrete. She is unresponsive and found to have a RR 0f 32 bpm, BP 90/60 mmHg, and HR of 68 bpm. The first step in treatment is: a Administering vasopressors b Establishing iv access for drug assisted intubation c Seeking the cause of her decreased level of consciousness d Applying oxygen and maintaining airway e Excluding hemorrhage as a cause of shock 23. A 25 year old male is brought to the emergency department following a bar fight. He has an altered of conciousness, open his eyes on command, moans without forming, discernible words, and localizes to painful stimuli. Which one of the following statements concerning this patient is true? a Hyperoxia should be avoided b CT scanning is an important part of neurological assessment c Mandatory intubation to protect his airway is required d His GCS suggests a severe head injury e His level of consciousness can be solely attributed to elevated blood alcohol 24. Which one of the following statements regarding genitourinary injuries is true? a Urethral injuries are associated with pelvic fractures b All patients with microscopic hematuria require evaluation of genitourinary tract c Patient presenting with gross hematuria and shock will have a major renal injury as the source of hemorrhage d Intraperitoneal bladder injuries are usually managed definitively with a urinary catheter e Urinary catheters should be placed in all patients with pelvic fractures during the primary survey 25. Which one of the following physical finding does not suggest spinal cord injury as the cause of hypotension? a Priapism b Bradycardia c Distended neck veins d Diaphragmatic breathing e Ability to flex forearms but inability to extend them 26. Cardiac tamponade: a Requires surgical intervention b Is definitively managed by needle pericardiocentesis c Is easily diagnosed by discovery of Beck’s triad in the emergency department d Is indicated by Kussmaul breathing e Is most common with blunt thoracic trauma and anterior rib fractures 27. A 6 month old infant, being held in her mother’s arms, is ejected on impact from a vehicle that is struck head on by an oncoming car travelingat 64 kph (40 mph). The infant arrives in the emergency department with multiple facial injuries, is lethargic, and is in severe respiratory distress. Respiratory supoort is not effective using a bag mask device, and her oxygen saturation is falling. Repeated attempts at orotracheal intubation are unsuccessful. The most appropriate procedure to perform next is: a Perform needle cricothyroidotomy with jet insufflation b Administer heliox and racemic epinephrine c Perform nasotracheal intubation d Perform surgical cricothyroidotomy e Repeat orotracheal intubation 28. Which one of the following injuries is addressed in the secondary survey? a Bilateral femur fractures with obvious deformity

d Should be combined with clinical exam, AP and odontoid, or CT e Require the following films: oblique views, AP, odontoid and flexion extention views prior to spinal clearance in trauma patient

  1. A 30 year old male is stabbed in the right chest. On arrival in the emergency department, he is very short of breath. His HR is 120 bpm, and BP is 80/ mmHg. His neck veins are flat. On auscultation of the chest, there is diminished air entry on the right side, and there is dullness posteriorly on percussion. These finding are most consistent with: a Hemothorax b Pericardial tamponade c Tension pneumothorax d Hypovolemia from the liver injury e Spinal cord injury
  2. A specific aspect of the treatment of thermal injury is: a Chemical burn require the immediate removal of clothing b Patients who sustain thermal injury are at lower risk for hypothermia c Patients with circumferential truncal burns need prompt fasciotomies d Electrical burns are associated with extensive skin necrosis(from entry point to exit) e The Parkland formula should be used to determine adequacy of resuscitation
  3. A 15 year old male is brought to the emergency department after being involved in a motor vehicle crash. he is unconscious and was intubated at the scene by emergency medical personnel. Upon arrival at the emergency department, the patient’s oxygen saturation is 92%, HR is 96 bpm, and BP is 150/85 mmHg. Breath sounds are decreased on the left side of the thorax. The next step is: a Immediate needle crycothyroidotomy b Reassess the position of the endotracheal tube c Chest tube insertion d Immediate needle thoracentesis e Obtain a chest x-ray
  4. The first priority in management of a long bone fracture is: a Reduction of pain b Prevention of infection in case of an open fracture c Prevention of further soft tissue injury d Improve long term function e Control of hemorrhage
  5. A 30 year old female is brought to the emergency department after being injured in a motor vehicle crash. Her initial BP is 90/60 mmHg, and her HR is 122 bpm. She responds to the rapid infusion of 1 liter crystalloid solution with a rise in her BP to 118/88 mmHg and decrease in her HR to 90 bpm. Her pressure then suddenly deceased to 96/66 mmHg. The least likely cause of her hemodynamic change is: a Ongoing blood loss b Blunt cardiac injury c Traumatic brain injury d Inadequate resuscitation e Tension pneumothorax
  6. Limb threatening extremity injuries: a Require a tourniquet b Should be definitively managed by application of a traction splint c Are rarely present without an open wound d Are characterized by the presence of ischemic or crushed tissue e Indicate a different order of priorities for the patient’s initial assessment and resuscitation
  7. A 29 year old female arrives in the emergency department after being involved in a motor vehicle crash. She is 30 weeks pregnant. She was restrained with a lap and shoulder belt, and an airbag deployed. Which one of the following statement best describes the risk of injury? a The deployment of the airbag increased the risk of fetal loss b The risk of premature fetal delivery and death is reduced by the use restrains

c The use of seatbelts is associated with increased risk of maternal death d The mechanism of injury suggests the need for emergency Caesarean section due to the risk of impending abruptio placentae e The deployment of the airbag increases the risk of maternal abdominal injury

  1. Supraglottic airway devices: a Are equivalent to endotracheal intubation b Require neck extension for proper placement c Are preferable to endotracheal intubation in a patient who cannot lie flat d Are of value as part of a difficult or failed intubation plan e Provide one form of definitive airway
  2. A 25 year old male is brought to the hospital after sustaining partial and full thickness burns involving 60% of his body surface area. His right arm and hand are severely burned. There are obvious full thickness burns of the entire right hand and a circumferential burn of the right arm. Pulses are absent at the right wrist and are not detected by Doppler examination. The first step in management of the right upper extremity should be: a Fasciotomy b Angiography c Escharatomy d Heparinization e Tangential excision
  3. All of the following signs on the chest x-ray of a patient who sustained a blunt injury may suggest aortic rupture except which one? a Mediastinal emphysema b Presence of a pleural cap c Obliteration of the aortic knob d Devitation of the trachea to the right e Depression of the left mainstream bronchus
  4. A 30 year old woman fell down four stairs landing on concrete.witnesses report she was unconscious for five minutes beginning immediately after the fall. She regained full consciousness during the ten minute transport to the hospital. Upon arrival in the emergency department, she is awake, alert, and responsive with a GCS score of 15. Her only complain is a slight headache. Thirty minutes later, she becomes unresponsive with a GCS score of 6. On the exam, her left pupil is large and nonreactive. The right pupil is normal. The one type of neurological injury most consistent with this patient’s entire clinical course since her fall: a A subdural hematoma b An epidural hematoma c An occipital lobe hemorrhage d Focal subarachnoid hemorrhage e A cerebellar hemorrhage
  5. Hypertension following a head injury: a Should be treated to reduce intracranial pressure b Indicates pre-existing hypertension c May indicate imminent herniation from critically high intracranial pressure d Mandates prompt administration a mannitol e Should prompt burr hole drainage of potential subdural hematomas
  6. Initial treatment of frostbite injuries involves: a Application of dry heat b Debridement of hemorrhagic blisters c Early amputation to prevent septic complications d Rapid rewarming of the body part in circulating warm water e Massage of the affected area
  7. Signs and symptoms of airway compromise include all of the following except: a Change in voice b Stridor c Tachypnea d Dyspnea and agitation e Decrease pulse pressure
  1. Which one of the following statements is true regarding a pregnant patient who presents following blunt trauma? a Early gastric decompression is important b A Hb level of 10 g/dl (Ht 30) indicates recent blood loss c The central venous pressure response to volume resuscitation is blunted in pregnant patients d A lap belt is the best form of restraint due to the size of gravid uterus e A PaCO2 of 40 mmHg (5,3 kPa) provides reassurance about the adequacy of respiratory function
  2. A 70 year old suffers blunt chest trauma after being struck by a car. On presentation, his GCS score is 15, BP is 145/90 mmHg, HR is 72 bpm, RR is 24 bpm, and oxygen saturation on 5 L is 91%. Chest x-ray demonstrates multiple right sided rib fractures. ECG demonstrates normal sinus rhytm with no conduction abnormalities. Management should include: a Placement of a 22 F, right sided chest tube b Serial troponins and cardiac monitoring c Monitored iv analgesia d Thoracic splinting, taping, and immobilization e Bronchoscopy to exclude tracheobronchial injury
  3. A 15 year old male presents following a motorcycle crash. Initial examination reveals normal vital signs. There is a large bruise over his epigastrium that extends to the left flank. He has no other apparent injuries. A CT scan of the abdomen demonstrate a ruptured spleen surrounded by a large hematoma and fluid in the pelvis. The next step in the patient’s management is: a Splenic artery embolization b Pneumococcal vaccine c Urgent laparotomy d Surgical consultation e Transfer to a pediatrician
  4. A 30 year old male presents with a stab wound to the abdomen. BP is 85/ mmHg, HR is 130 bpm, RR is 25 bpm, and GCS score is 14. Neck vein are flat, and chest examination is clear with bilateral breath sounds. Optimal resuscitation should include: a Transfusion of FFP and platelets b 500 ml of hypertonic saline and transfusion of pRBC c Resuscitation with crystalloid and pRBC until base excess is normal d Fluid resuscitation and angioembolization e Preparation for laparotomy while initiating fluid resuscitation
  5. Initial resuscitation in adult patient should: a Be with 1-2 L of crystalloid, monitoring the patient’s response b Use crystalloid to normalize BP c Use permissive hypotension in patients with head injury d Be with a non blood colloid solution e Be a minimum of 2 L of crystalloid in all trauma patient prior to administering blood
  6. Compared with adults, children have: a A longer, wide, funnel shaped airway b A less pliable, calcified skeleton c Lower incidence of bony injury with neurogenic shock d A relatively smaller head and larger jaw e Anterior displacement of C5 and C
  7. A 30 year old male presents a motor vehicle crash. Vital signs are: RR 18 bpm, HR 88 bpm, BP 130/72 mmHg, and GCS score 13. Laparotomy is indicated when: a There is a distinct seat belt sign over the abdomen b The CT scan demonstrates a grade 4 hepatic injury c There is evidence of an extraperitoneal bladder injury d CT demonstrates retroperitoneal air e The abdomen is distended with localized right upper quadrant tenderness
  8. A 20 year old male is brought to the hospital approximately 30 minutes after being stabbed in the chest. There is 3 cm wound just medial to the left nipple. His BP is 70/33 mmHg, and HR is 140 bpm. Neck and arm veins are distended. Breath sounds are normal. Heart sounds are diminished, iv

access has been established and warm crystalloid is infusing. The next most important aspect of immediate management is: a CT scan of the chest b 12 lead ECG c Left tube thoracostomy d Begin infusion of RBCs e FAST exam

  1. A 47 year old house painter is brought to the hospital after falling 6 meters (20 feet) from a ladder and landing straddled on a fence. Examination of his perineum reveals extensive ecchymosis. There is blood in the external urethral meatus. The initial diagnostic study for evaluation of the urinary tract in this patient should be: a Cystoscopy b Cystography c Iv pyelography d CT scan e Retrograde urethrography
  2. Neurogenic shock has all of the following classic characteristics except which one? a Hypotension b Vasodilatation c Bradycardia d Neurologic deficit e Narrowed pulse pressure
  3. Which one of the following statements is false concerning RH isoimmunization in pregnant trauma patients? a It occurs in blunt or penetrating abdominal trauma b It is produced by minor degrees of fetomaternal hemorrhage c Rh immunoglobulin therapy should be administered to pregnant females who have sustained a gunshot wound to the leg d This is not a problem in traumatized, Rh positive pregnant patients e Initiation of Rh immunoglobulin therapy does not require proof of fetomaternal hemorrhage
  4. An 18 year old motorcyclist sustains maasive facial injuries in a head on crash with a pick up truck. He is brought to the emergency department completely immobilized on a long spine board and wearing a cervical collar. His BP is 150/88 mmHg, HR is 88 bpm and reguler, and RR is 26 bpm. His respirations are labored and sonorous. His GCS score is 7. Attempts at orotracheal intubation with manual inline stabilization of the c-spine are unsuccessful due to bleeding and distorted anatomy. The patient becomes apneic. The best procedure for airway management in this situation is: a Nasotracheal intubation b Emergency tracheostomy c Surgical cricothyroidotomy d Placement of an oropharyngeal airway e Placement of an nasopharyngeal airway
  5. A 24 year old pedestrian, struck by an automobile, is admitted to the emergency department 1 hour after injury. His BP is 80/60 mmHg, HR is 140 bpm, and RR is 36 bpm. He is lethargic. Oxygen is delivered via face mask, and two large caliber iv’s are initiated. Arterial blood gases are obtained. His PaO2 is 118 mmHg (15,7 kPa), PaCO2 is 30 mmHg (4 kPa), and pH is 7,21. The treatment of his acid base disorder is best accomplished by: a Hyperventilation b Restoration of normal perfusion c Initiation of low dose dopamine d Administration of sodium bicarbonate e Initiation of phenylephrine infusion
  6. Which of the following should be performed first in any patient whose injuries may include multiple closed extremity fractures? a A thorough assessment of four limb perfusion b Maneuvers to prevent necrosis of the skin c Extremity compartment syndrome release d Ensuring adequate oxygenation and ventilation e Evaluation for occult crush syndrome
  7. A 30 year old male sustains a gunshot wound to the right lower chest, midway between the nipple and the costal margin. He is brought by