ATLS Practice Questions Study Stack 2023
23. A laceration of the neck superficial to the deep cervical
fascia along
the sternocleidomastoid muscle at its midpoint would cause
bleeding from which structure?: External jugular vein
24. Clinical features associated with tension pneumothorax:
Unilateral de- crease in breath sounds
Hyperresonance Respiratory distress Tachycardia Tracheal shift
Desatruation
Decreased breath sounds Decreased compliance Asymmetric
chest movement
NOT hypertension, audible bronchial sounds
25. Not recommended as a mode of ventilation for a patient
with a diaphrag- matic hernia
A. Bag and mask
B. LMA
C. Endotracheal intubation
D. Jet ventilation: A. Bag and mask
26. What is the next step in the assessment of a traumatic
patient after airway is established?: Breathing
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