/MA ire turns.

Pr., tn. in

A 22- year.eid man is hypoeinnvit and ta

m after s shows) ward to *a lea slemslier
His blood mow is Wank 80/40 mm Hs, After 2 Inas of crystaliosd salaam his blood pinixc
o,
increases to 122.'10 nun Hi_ His heart rate is now 100 boats per minim sad has reapsransry
breath,* per numne. His breads sounds are deceased in the left hawthorn. mod after magi IV amid
resuscitation, a closed tube thomoonomy is performed for deceased left breath soon& *ledge
return of as small amount of blood and no air leak. After chest tube insertion, the mast appraprela
next step is
a.
b.
c.
e.

reexamine the chest

perform an sonogram
obtain a CT scan of the chest
obtain arterial blood gas analyses
perform transesophageal echocardiography

1-2. A construction worker falls two stories from a building and sustams bilateral cake:nal fm

In
the emergency department, he is alert, vital signs are noting, and he is complaining of severe pain
in both heels and his lower back. Lower extremity pulses are strong and that is no other
deformity. The suspected diagnosis is most likely to be confirmed by

b.
c.
d.
e.
1-3.

The principle of balanced resuscitation is

a.
h.
c.
d.
e.

14.

angiography
compartment pressures
retrograde urethrogram
Doppler ultrasound studies
complete spine x-ray series

permissive hypotension and early plasma infusion

equal amounts of crystalloid and colloids
simultaneous management of breathing and circulation
maintenance of a normal acid base balance
achieving a pulse rate <90

In managing the head-injured patient, the most important initial step is to:
a.
h.
c.
e.

secure the airway

obtain a c-spine film
support the circulation
control scalp hemorrhage
determine the GCS score

.L
L1111-11111111

:',INIMM

ATLS Edition

Pre-Test #1

1 -5. A previously healthy, 70-kg (154-pound) man suffers an estimated acute blood loss of 2 liters.
Which one of the following statements applies to this patient?
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
1-6.

The physiologic hypervolemia of pregnancy has clinical significance in the management of the
severely injured, gravid woman by:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.

1-7.

reducing the need for blood transfusion

increasing the risk of pulmonary edema
complicating the management of closed head injury
reducing the volume of crystalloid required for resuscitation
increasing the volume of blood loss to produce maternal hypotension

The best assessment of fluid resuscitation of the burn patient is:

a.
b.
c.
d.
e.

adequate urinary output

reversal of systemic acidosis
normalization of the heart rate
normal central venous pressure
4 mL/kg/percent body burn/24 hours

The diagnosis of shock must include:

1-8.

a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
1-9.

His pulse pressure will be widened.

His urinary output will be at the lower limits of normal.
He will have tachycardia, but no change in his systolic blood pressure.
His systolic blood pressure will be decreased with a narrowed pulse pressure.
His systolic blood pressure will be maintained with an elevated diastolic pressure.

hypoxemia
acidosis
hypotension
increased vascular resistance
evidence of inadequate organ perfusion

A 7-year-old boy is brought to the emergency department by his parents several minutes after he
fell through a window. He is bleeding profusely from a 6-cm wound of his medial right thigh.
Immediate management of the wound should consist of:

a.
b.
c.
d.
e.

application of a tourniquet
direct pressure on the wound
packing the wound with gauze
direct pressure on the femoral artery at the groin
debridement of devitalized tissue

ATLS 9`a Edition

Pre-Test #1

1-10. For the patient with severe traumatic brain injury, profound hypocarbia should be avoided to
prevent:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.

respiratory acidosis
metabolic acidosis
cerebral vasoconstriction with diminished perfusion
neurogenic pulmonary edema
shift of the oxyhemoglobin dissociation curve

A 25-year-old man is brought to a hospital with a general surgeon after being involved in a motor
vehicle crash. Computed tomography shows an aortic injury and splenic laceration with free
abdominal fluid. His blood pressure falls to 70 mm Hg after CT. The next step is:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.

contrast angiography
transfer to a higher level trauma center
exploratory laparotomy
infuse additional crystalloids
transesophageal echocardiography

1-12. Which one of the following statements regarding abdominal trauma in the pregnant patient is
TRUE?
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.

1-13.

The fetus is in jeopardy with major abdominal trauma.

Leakage of amniotic fluid is an indication for hospital admission.
Indications for peritoneal lavage are different from those in the nonpregnant patient.
Penetration of an abdominal hollow viscus is more common in late than in early
pregnancy.
The secondary survey follows a different pattern from that of the nonpregnant patient.

The first maneuver to improve oxygenation after chest injury is:

a.
b.
c.
d.
e.

intubate the patient

assess arterial blood gases
administer supplemental oxygen
ascertain the need for a chest tube
obtain a chest x-ray

ATLS 9 th Edition

1-14.

A 25-year-old man, injured in a motor vehicular crash, is admitted to the emergency department. His
pupils react sluggishly and his eyes open to painful stimuli. He does not follow commands, but
he does moan periodically. His right arm is deformed and does not respond to painful stimulus;
however, his left hand reaches purposefully toward the painful stimulus. Both legs are stiffly
extended. His GCS score is:
a.
b.
c.
e.

1-15.

2
4
6
9
12

A 20-year-old woman, at 32 weeks gestation, is stabbed in the upper right chest. In the emergency
department, her blood pressure is 80/60 mm Hg. She is gasping for breath, extremely anxious, and
yelling for help. Breath sounds are diminished in the right chest. The most appropriate first step
is to:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.

1-16.

Pre-Test #1

perform tracheal intubation

insert an oropharyngeal airway
perform needle decompression of the right chest
manually displace the gravid uterus to the left side of the abdomen
initiate 2, large-caliber peripheral IV lines and crystalloid infusion

Which one of the following findings in an adult is most likely to require immediate management
during the primary survey?
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.

distended abdomen
Glasgow Coma Scale score of 11
temperature of 36.5C (97.8F)
deforming of the right thigh
respiratory rate of 40 breaths per minute

1-17. The most important, immediate step in the management of an open pneumothorax is:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.

endotracheal intubation
operation to close the wound
placing a chest tube through the chest wound
placement of an occlusive dressing over the wound
initiation of 2, large-caliber IVs with crystalloid solution

AILS 9 th Editioi

1-18.

The following are contraindications for tetanus toxoid administration

a.
b.
c.
d.
e.

history of neurological reaction or severe hypersensitivity to the product

Local side effects
muscular spasms
pregnancy
all of the above

1-19. A 56-year-old man is thrown violently against the steering wheel of his truck during a motor vehich
crash. On arrival in the emergency department he is diaphoretic and complaining of chest pain. His
blood pressure is 60/40 mm Hg and his respiratory rate is 40 breaths per minute. Which of the
following best differentiates cardiac tamponade from tension pneumothorax as the cause of his
hypotension?
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.

1-20.

tachycardia
pulse volume
breath sounds
pulse pressure
jugular venous pressure

Bronchial intubation of the right or left mainstem bronchus can easily occur during infant
endotracheal intubation because:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.

The trachea is relatively short.

The distance from the lips to the larynx is relatively short.
The use of tubes without cuffs allows the tube to slip distally.
The mainstem bronchi are less angulated in their relation to the trachea.
So little friction exists between the endotracheal tube and the wall of the trachea.

1-21. A 23-year-old man sustains 4 stab wounds to the upper right chest during an altercation and is
brought by ambulance to a hospital that has full surgical capabilities. His wounds are all abovr
the nipple. He is endotracheally intubated, closed tube thoracostomy is performed, and 2 liters
of crystalloid solution are infused through 2 large-caliber IVs. His blood pressure now is 60/0
mm Hg, heart rate is 160 beats per minute, and respiratory rate is 14 breaths per minute
(ventilated with 100% 02). 1500 mL of blood has drained from the right chest. The most

appropriate next step in managing this patient is to

a.
b.
c.
d.
e.

perform FAST
obtain a CT of the chest
perform an angiography
urgently transfer the patient to the operating room
i mmediately transfer the patient to a trauma center

Page 7 of 12

ATLS 9 6 Edition

Pre-Test #1

1-22. A 39-year-old man is admitted to the emergency department after an automobile collision. He is
cyanotic, has insufficient respiratory effort, and has a GCS score of 6. His full beard makes it
difficult to fit the oxygen facemask to his face. The most appropriate next step is to
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.

1-23.

A patient is brought to the emergency department after a motor vehicle crash. He is conscious
and there is no obvious external trauma. He arrives at the hospital completely immobilized on a
long spine board. His blood pressure is 60/40 mm Hg and his heart rate is 70 beats per minute. His
skin is warm. Which one of the following statements is TRUE?
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.

Vasoactive medications have no role in this patient's management.

The hypotension should be managed with volume resuscitation alone.
Flexion and extension views of the c-spine should be performed early.
Abdominal visceral injuries can be excluded as a cause of hypotension.
Flaccidity of the lower extremities and loss of deep tendon reflexes are expected.

Which one of the following is the most effective method for initially treating frostbite?

1-24.

a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
1-25.

perform a surgical cricothyroidotomy

attempt nasotracheal intubation
ventilate him with a bag-mask device until c-spine injury can be excluded
attempt orotracheal intubation using 2 people and inline stabilization of the cervical spine
ventilate the patient with a bag-mask device until his beard can be shaved for better mask
fit

moist heat
early amputation
padding and elevation
vasodilators and heparin
topical application of silver sulfadiazine

A 32-year-old man's right leg is trapped beneath his overturned car for nearly 2 hours before he is
extricated. On arrival in the emergency department,his right lower extremity is cool, mottled,
insensate, and motionless. Despite normal vital signs, pulses cannot be palpated below thefemoral
vessel and the muscles of the lower extremity are firm and hard. During the management of this
patient, which of the following is most likely to improve the chances for limb salvage?
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.

applying skeletal traction

administering anticoagulant drugs
administering thrombolytic therapy
perform right lower extremity fasciotomy
transferring the patient to the trauma center 120 km away

th
ATLS 9 Edition

Pre-Test #1

1-26. A patient arrives in the emergency department after being beaten about the head and face with a
wooden club. He is comatose and has a palpable depressed skull fracture. His face is swollen
and ecchymotic. He has gurgling respirations and vomitus on his face and clothing. The most
appropriate step after providing supplemental oxygen and elevating his jaw is to:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.

request a CT scan
insert a gastric tube
suction the oropharynx
obtain a lateral cervical spine x-ray
ventilate the patient with a bag-mask

A 22-year-old man sustains a gunshot wound to the left chest and is transported to a small
community hospital at which surgical capabilities are not available. In the emergency department,
a chest tube is inserted and 700 mL, of blood is evacuated. The trauma center accepts the patient in
transfer. Just before the patient is placed in the ambulance for transfer, his blood pressure decreases
to 80/68 mm Hg and his heart rate increases to 136 beats per minute. The next step should be to:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.

clamp the chest tube

cancel the patient's transfer
perform an emergency department thoracotomy
repeat the primary survey and proceed with transfer
delay the transfer until the referring doctor can contact a thoracic surgeon

1-28. A 64-year-old man is involved in a high-speed car crash, is resuscitated initially in a small
hospital with limited resources. He has a closed head injury with a GCS score of 13. He has a
widened mediastinum on chest x-ray with fractures of left ribs 2 through 4, but no pneumothorax.
After infusing 2 liters of crystalloid solution, his blood pressure is 110/74 mm Hg, heart rate is
100 beats per minute, and respiratory rate is 18 breaths per minute. He has gross hematuria and a
pelvic fracture. You decide to transfer this patient to a facility capable of providing a higher level of
care. The facility is 128 km (80 miles)away. Before transfer, you should first:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.

intubate the patient

perform diagnostic peritoneal lavage or FAST
insert a left chest tube
call the receiving hospital and speak to the surgeon on call
discuss the advisability of transfer with the patient's family

1-29. Hemorrhage of 20% of the patient's blood volume is associated usually with:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.

oliguria
confusion
hypotension
tachycardia
blood transfusion requirement

ffi
AILS 9 Edition

1-30. Which one of the following statements concerning intraosseous infusion is TRUE?
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.

Only crystalloid solutions may be safely infused through the needle.

Aspiration of bone marrow confirms appropriate positioning of the needle.
Intraosseous infusion is the preferred route for volume resuscitation in small children.
Intraosseous infusion may be utilized indefinitely.
Swelling in the soft tissues around the intraosseous site is not a reason to discontinue
infusion.

1-31. A young woman sustains a severe head injury as the result of a motor vehicle crash. In the
emergency department, her GCS is 6. Her blood pressure is 140/90 mm Hg and her heart rate is
80 beats per minute. She is intubated and mechanically ventilated. Her pupils are 3 mm in size
and equally reactive to light. There is no other apparent injury. The most important principle to
follow in the early management of her head injury is to:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.

avoid hypotension
administer an osmotic diuretic
aggressively treat systemic hypertension
reduce metabolic requirements of the brain
distinguish between intracranial hematoma and cerebral edema

1-32. A 33-year-old woman is involved in a head-on motor vehicle crash. It took 30 minutes to extricate
her from the car. Upon arrival in the emergency department, her heart rate is 120 beats per
minute, BP is 90/70 mm Hg, respiratory rate is 16 breaths per minute, and her GCS score is 15.
Examination reveals bilaterally equal breath sounds, anterior chest wall ecchymosis, and distended
neck veins. Her abdomen is flat, soft, and not tender. Her pelvis is stable. Palpable distal pulses
are found in all 4 extremities. Of the following, the most likely diagnosis is:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
1 -33.

hemorrhagic shock
cardiac tamponade
massive hemothorax
tension pneumothorax
diaphragmatic rupture

A hemodynamically normal 10-year-old girl is admitted to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
(PICU) for observation after a Grade III (moderately severe) splenic injury has been confirmed
by computed tomography (CT). Which of the following mandates prompt celiotomy
(laparotomy)?
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.

a serum amylase of 200

a leukocyte count of 14,000
extraperitoneal bladder rupture
free intraperitoneal air demonstrated on follow-up CT
a fall in the hemoglobin level from 12 g/dL to 8 g/dL over 24 hours

ATLS 9 th Edition
Pre-Test #1

1-34.

A
.
i 40-ye a r-old woman restrained driver is transported to the emergency department in full spinal
mmobilization. She is hemodynamically normal and found to be paraplegic at the level of T10. .
Neurologic examination also determines that there is loss of pain and temperature sensation with
preservation of proprioception and vibration. These findings are consistent with the diagnosis of:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.

1-35.

A trauma patient presents to your emergency department with inspiratory stridor and a suspected cspine injury. Oxygen saturation is 88% on high-flow oxygen via a nonrebreathing mask. The
most appropriate next step is to:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.

1-36.

central cord syndrome

spinal shock syndrome
anterior cord syndrome
complete cord syndrome
Brown-Sequard's syndrome

apply cervical traction

perform immediate tracheostomy
insert bilateral thoracostomy tubes
maintain 100% oxygen and obtain immediate c-spine x-rays
maintain inline immobilization and establish a definitive airway

When applying the Rule of Nines to infants:

a.
b.
c.
d.
e.

It is not reliable.
The body is proportionally larger in infants than in adults.
The head is proportionally larger in infants than in adults.
The legs are proportionally larger in infants than in adults.
The arms are proportionally larger in infants than in adults.

1-37. A healthy young male in a motor vehicle crash is brought to the emergency department with a
blood pressure of 84/60, pulse 123, GCS 10. The patient moans when his pelvis is palpated.
After initiating fluid resuscitation, the next step in management is:
placement of a pelvic binder
a.
transfer to a trauma center
b.
pelvic x-ray
c.
insert
urinary catheter
d.
repeat examination of pelvis
e.

ITLS 9 th Edition

1-38.

Which one of the following situations requires Rh immunoglobulin administration to an injure(

woman?
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.

1-39.

A 22-year-old female athlete is stabbed in her left chest at the third interspace in theanterior axillary
line. On admission to the emergency department and 15 minutes after the incident, she is awake
and alert. Her heart rate is 100 beats per minute, blood pressure 80/60 mm Hg, and respiratory
rate 20 breaths per minute. A chest x-ray reveals a large left hemothorax. A left chest tube is placed
with an immediate return of1600 mL of blood. The next management step for this patient is:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.

1-40.

negative pregnancy test, Rh negative, and has torso trauma

positive pregnancy test, Rh positive, and has torso trauma
positive pregnancy test, Rh negative, and has torso trauma
positive pregnancy test, Rh positive, and has an isolated wrist fracture
positive pregnancy test, Rh negative, and has an isolated wrist fracture

perform a thoracoscopy
perform an arch aortogram
insert a second left chest tube
prepare for an exploratory thoracotomy
perform a chest CT

A 6-year-old boy walking across the street is struck by the front bumper of a sports utility vehicle
traveling at 32 kph (20 mph). Which one of the following statements is TRUE about this
patient?
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.

A flail chest is probable.

A symptomatic cardiac contusion is expected.
A pulmonary contusion may be present in the absence of rib fractures.
Transection of the thoracic aorta is more likely than in an adult patient.
Rib fractures are commonly found in children with this mechanism of injury.