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Question 1.
A 45-year-old patient is found supine on the floor. Healthcare providers note pinpoint
pupils, shallow respirations, and vomitus in and around the mouth. What course of
action should be taken next?
Correct Answer: b. Supplemental oxygen and suction
Question 2.
Patients with a history of COPD that present with an acute onset of shortness of breath
are likely to have what condition?
Correct Answer: a. Pulmonary embolism
Question 3.
During compensatory shock, the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system is activated to
cause a/an:
Correct Answer: a. Increase in preload, afterload, and re-absorption of sodium
Question 4.
What clinical findings are most commonly associated with a pulmonary embolus?
Correct Answer: a. Clear breath sounds with tachypnea
Question 5.
What condition is most likely to cause respiratory acidosis?
Correct Answer: b. Narcotic overdose
Question 6.
A 55-year-old complains of an 'aching' chest discomfort that persists over several days.
The patient has a temperature of 101F (38.3C). Which finding will help narrow the
diagnosis to pericarditis?
Correct Answer: d. ST-segment elevation in all leads
Question 7.
Anaphylaxis is most associated with which physiological event?
Correct Answer: b. Vasodilation
, Question 8.
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) is characterized by what pathological
change?
Correct Answer: c. Breakdown of the alveolar-capillary membrane
Question 9.
Continuous positive airway pressure would be most beneficial in treating which patient?
Correct Answer: b. A 22yo with severe asthma who is not responding to
nebulizer treatments
Question 10.
What is the initial treatment for a patient experiencing hyperosmolar hyperglycemic
nonketotic coma (HHNC)?
Correct Answer: a. Crystalloid IV fluid administration
Question 11.
Your patient has had a seizure secondary to a nerve agent exposure. What medication
would be best to diminish the seizure?
Correct Answer: c. Midazolam
Question 12.
Respiratory alkalosis may occur as a result of:
Correct Answer: a. Fever and anxiety
Question 13.
An age-related change that increases the risk of respiratory compromise is:
Correct Answer: c. Decrease in lung compliance
14. Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea is most common in patients with a history
of: -✓✓a. Left-sided heart failure (?)
Question 14.
The patient presents with a history of fever and an upper respiratory infection. Historical
information reveals increasing water intake, orthostatic hypotension, and an increase in
urination. You suspect these symptoms are caused by:
Correct Answer: a. Hyperglycemia
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Questions and CORRECT Answers
Question 1.
A 45-year-old patient is found supine on the floor. Healthcare providers note pinpoint
pupils, shallow respirations, and vomitus in and around the mouth. What course of
action should be taken next?
Correct Answer: b. Supplemental oxygen and suction
Question 2.
Patients with a history of COPD that present with an acute onset of shortness of breath
are likely to have what condition?
Correct Answer: a. Pulmonary embolism
Question 3.
During compensatory shock, the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system is activated to
cause a/an:
Correct Answer: a. Increase in preload, afterload, and re-absorption of sodium
Question 4.
What clinical findings are most commonly associated with a pulmonary embolus?
Correct Answer: a. Clear breath sounds with tachypnea
Question 5.
What condition is most likely to cause respiratory acidosis?
Correct Answer: b. Narcotic overdose
Question 6.
A 55-year-old complains of an 'aching' chest discomfort that persists over several days.
The patient has a temperature of 101F (38.3C). Which finding will help narrow the
diagnosis to pericarditis?
Correct Answer: d. ST-segment elevation in all leads
Question 7.
Anaphylaxis is most associated with which physiological event?
Correct Answer: b. Vasodilation
, Question 8.
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) is characterized by what pathological
change?
Correct Answer: c. Breakdown of the alveolar-capillary membrane
Question 9.
Continuous positive airway pressure would be most beneficial in treating which patient?
Correct Answer: b. A 22yo with severe asthma who is not responding to
nebulizer treatments
Question 10.
What is the initial treatment for a patient experiencing hyperosmolar hyperglycemic
nonketotic coma (HHNC)?
Correct Answer: a. Crystalloid IV fluid administration
Question 11.
Your patient has had a seizure secondary to a nerve agent exposure. What medication
would be best to diminish the seizure?
Correct Answer: c. Midazolam
Question 12.
Respiratory alkalosis may occur as a result of:
Correct Answer: a. Fever and anxiety
Question 13.
An age-related change that increases the risk of respiratory compromise is:
Correct Answer: c. Decrease in lung compliance
14. Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea is most common in patients with a history
of: -✓✓a. Left-sided heart failure (?)
Question 14.
The patient presents with a history of fever and an upper respiratory infection. Historical
information reveals increasing water intake, orthostatic hypotension, and an increase in
urination. You suspect these symptoms are caused by:
Correct Answer: a. Hyperglycemia
