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TPATC – TRANSPORT PROFESSIONAL ADVANCED TRAUMA (NEW, UPDATED) EXAM QUESTIONS AND 100% VERIFIED ANSWERS 300 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 1. Q: What is the primary goal of the primary assessment in trauma? ANSWER To identify and treat immediate life-threatening conditions using the ABCDE approach. 2. Q: What does the "A" in ABCDE stand for? ANSWER Airway with cervical spine protection. 3. Q: What are the indications for immediate airway intervention? ANSWER Complete airway obstruction, severe respiratory distress, GCS ≤8, inability to protect airway. 4. Q: What is the most common cause of airway obstruction in trauma patients? ANSWER The tongue falling back and blocking the airway. 5. Q: What maneuver should be used to open the airway in trauma patients? ANSWER Jaw thrust maneuver (maintains cervical spine alignment). 6. Q: When is a surgical airway indicated? ANSWER When endotracheal intubation is impossible or contraindicated, such as severe facial trauma or laryngeal injury. 7. Q: What breathing rate indicates respiratory compromise in adults? ANSWER <10 or >29 breaths per minute. 8. Q: What are the signs of tension pneumothorax? ANSWER Respiratory distress, tracheal deviation, absent breath sounds, distended neck veins, hypotension.