AMLS PRE-TEST (ALS) exam 2023 with 100% correct answers

An elderly patient in an assisted-living facility presents with a diminished level of consciousness and elevated white blood count. Assessment reveals pale, clammy skin and a urinary catheter with dark-colored urine. Vital signs are P 132, R 38 and shallow, BP 78/46, SpO2 91%, and T 100.8°F (32.8°C). What classification of shock is the patient most likely experiencing? Distributive An anxious male complains of a sore throat, fever, chills, dental pain, and dyspnea. The patient has a firm, red pronounced swelling in the sublingual anterior throat area and tongue. What diagnosis is most likely? Ludwig's angina Healthcare providers should use extreme caution with nitroglycerin when ST elevation is present in which ECG leads? II, III, aVF An autoimmune disease that produces antibodies that mimic the role of TSH and cause an increase in thyroid hormones is: Graves' disease A patient presents with mildly decreased mental status, slow respirations, bradycardia, hypotension, and has a blood glucose level of 42 mg/dL (2.3 mmol/L). This is most likely caused from excessive ingestion of: Beta blockers The patient presents with a history of headache, weight loss, chest discomfort, night sweats, and a persistent cough for several weeks. Which infectious disease is most likely occurring? Tuberculosis A known chronic alcoholic complains of the constant, severe mid-epigastric pain, nausea, and blood-streaked emesis. The patient has a temperature of 101.9°F (38.8°C) and severe abdominal tenderness. What underlying diagnosis should be suspected? Pancreatitis During compensatory shock, the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system is activated to cause a/an: Increase in preload, afterload, and re-absorption of sodium. A patient experiences unilateral facial weakness and droop, garbled speech, altered sense of taste, and no extremity weakness. The patient has a history of Lyme disease. What condition is the patient likely experiencing? Bell's palsy What is the most effective treatment for an unconscious patient in respiratory acidosis? Assisted bag-mask ventilation What is the initial treatment for a patient experiencing Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic Nonketotic Coma (HHNC)? Crystalloid IV fluid resuscitation A lethargic patient presents with dilated pupils and vital signs of P 122, R 26, and BP 130/80. He admits to excessive ingestion of diphenhydramine. What response is the cause for the presenting signs and symptoms? Anticholinergic