AMLS Final Questions and Verified Solutions 2024

AMLS Final Questions and Verified Solutions 2024 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? - Answer -Supplemental oxygen and suction Patients with a history of COPD that present with an acute onset of shortness of breath are likely to have which condition? - Answer -Pulmonary embolism During compensatory shock, the renin-angiotensine-aldosterone system is activated to cause a/an: - Answer -Increase in preload, afterload, and re-absorption of sodium What clinical findings are most commonly associated with a pulmonary embolus? - Answer -Clear breath sounds with tachypnea What condition is most likely to cause respiratory acidosis? - Answer -Narcotic overdose A 55-year-old complains of an "aching" chest discomfort that persists over several days. The patient has a temperature of 101*F (38.3*C). Which finding will help narrow the diagnosis to pericarditis? - Answer - ST-segment elevation in all leads Anaphylaxis is most associated with which physiological event? - Answer -Vasodilation Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) is characterized by what pathologic change? - Answer - Breakdown of the alveolar-capillary membrane Continuous positive airway pressure would be most beneficial in treating which patient? - Answer -A 22- year-old with severe asthma who is not responding to nebulizer treatments What is the initial treatment for a patient experiencing hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonketotic coma (HHNC)? - Answer -Crystalloid IV fluid administration Your patient has had a seizure secondary to a nerve agent exposure. What medication would be best to diminish the seizure? - Answer -Midazolam Respiratory alkalosis may occur as a result of: - Answer -Fever and anxiety An age-related change that increases the risk of respiratory compromise is: - Answer -Decrease in lung compliance Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea is most common in patients with a history of: - Answer -Left-sided heart failure