AMLS PRE-TEST (ALS) - STUDY 1 of 2 EXAM 2023 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ALREADY PASSED AND VERIFIED

The determination of a working diagnosis is dependent on the provider's assessment, critical thinking and________skills. - CORRECT ANS pattern recognition Which is a high-risk factor for intracerebral hemorrhage? - CORRECT ANS Cocaine abuse When performing a patient assessment, what information provides the most essential information in determining a working diagnosis? - CORRECT ANS Medical history Which infectious disease must have oxygen present to survive? - CORRECT ANS Tuberculosis During what period of the communicable disease process will antibodies begin to reach detectable levels and the infected blood will test positive for exposure to a pathogen? - CORRECT ANS Incubation Continuous positive airway pressure would be most appropriate in treating which patient? - CORRECT ANS A 22-year-old with severe asthma and not responding to nebulizer treatments. A 28-year-old female is being evaluated for an acute onset of an alteration in mentation. She complained of a stiff neck and persistent headache. Vital signs are P 112, R 22 and regular, BP 144/88, SpO2 95%, and T 102.3°F (39°C). The healthcare provider should observe for which complication? - CORRECT ANS Seizure Patients with a history of chronic bronchitis that present with shortness of breath are likely to have which condition? - CORRECT ANS Pulmonary embolism What is the sign on the ECG that will indicate a patient is experiencing hyperkalemia? - CORRECT ANS Peaked T waves Clinical reasoning requires the healthcare provider to: - CORRECT ANS Process relevant information, filter out irrelevant information. A 24-year-old has completed a triathlon on a hot, humid day. The athlete complains of a severe headache, muscle cramps, and abdominal pain. As the patient history is obtained, the athlete becomes lethargic. What underlying electrolyte disturbance should the healthcare provider most likely suspect? - CORRECT ANS Hypocalcemia A patient with a history of Graves' disease presents with anxiety, perfuse sweating, and a palpable goiter. Vitals are P 151, R 35 and labored, BP 84/42. Which working diagnosis is most likely? - CORRECT ANS Thyrotoxicosis What component of a patient's past medical history is most helpful in considering myocardial infarction as a working diagnosis? - CORRECT ANS Familial heart disease history