AMLS EXAM QUESTIONS |
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A 20 year old female is being evaluated for an acute onset of an
alteration in mentation. She She complained of a stiff neck and persistent
headache. Vital signs are P 112, R22 and regular BP 144/88, SpO2 95%
and T 102.3F. The healthcare provider should observe for which
complication?
A. Sepsis
B. Seizure
C. Cardiac arrest
D. Internal bleeding - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ B. Seizure
A 45 year old patient is found supine on the floor of the Triage area.
Healthcare providers note pinpoint pupils, shallow respirations and
vomitus in and around the mouth. What course of action should be
implemented next?
A. Initiate an IV and administer naloxone
B. Supplemental oxygen and suction
C. Obtain a blood glucose level
D. Being bag-mask ventilation - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ B.
Supplemental O2 and suction
Patients with a history of chronic bronchitis that present with shortness
of breath are likely to have which condition?
A. Pulmonary embolism
,B. Angina pectoris
C. Angioedema
D. Hypertensive crisis - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ A. Pulmonary
Embolism
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is characterized by what
pathological change?
A. Excessive mucus production
B. Inflammation of the visceral pleura
C. Breakdown of the alveolar-capillary membrane
D. Accumulation of fluid between the pleural layers - ACCURATE
ANSWERS✔✔ C. Breakdown of the alveolar-capillary membrane
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?
A. Croup
B. Tonsilitis
C. Angioedema
D. Ludwig's Angina - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ D. Ludwig's angina
Patients on mechanical ventilation may have hypoxemia due to alveolar
collapse from mucous plugging. The best treatment for this is:
A. Increase oxygen concentration to 100%
, B. Increase tidal volume
C. Increase respiratory rate
D. Administer PEEP - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ D. Administer
PEEP
Anaphylaxis is most associated with which physiological event?
A. Hemorrhage
B. Vasodilation
C. Bradycardia
D. Hypotension - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ B. Vasodilation
An elderly patient in an assisted living facility present 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 P132, R38 and shallow, BP 78/46, SpO2 91% and T
100.8F. What classification of shock is the patient most likely
experiencing?
A. Hypovolemic
B. Cardiogenic
C. Distributive
D. Obstructive - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ C. Distributive
Healthcare providers are assessing a patient with pronounced jugular
vein distention and muffled heart tones. Vitals are P 128, R 26, BP
74/52. What classification of shock should be suspected?
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A 20 year old female is being evaluated for an acute onset of an
alteration in mentation. She She complained of a stiff neck and persistent
headache. Vital signs are P 112, R22 and regular BP 144/88, SpO2 95%
and T 102.3F. The healthcare provider should observe for which
complication?
A. Sepsis
B. Seizure
C. Cardiac arrest
D. Internal bleeding - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ B. Seizure
A 45 year old patient is found supine on the floor of the Triage area.
Healthcare providers note pinpoint pupils, shallow respirations and
vomitus in and around the mouth. What course of action should be
implemented next?
A. Initiate an IV and administer naloxone
B. Supplemental oxygen and suction
C. Obtain a blood glucose level
D. Being bag-mask ventilation - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ B.
Supplemental O2 and suction
Patients with a history of chronic bronchitis that present with shortness
of breath are likely to have which condition?
A. Pulmonary embolism
,B. Angina pectoris
C. Angioedema
D. Hypertensive crisis - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ A. Pulmonary
Embolism
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is characterized by what
pathological change?
A. Excessive mucus production
B. Inflammation of the visceral pleura
C. Breakdown of the alveolar-capillary membrane
D. Accumulation of fluid between the pleural layers - ACCURATE
ANSWERS✔✔ C. Breakdown of the alveolar-capillary membrane
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?
A. Croup
B. Tonsilitis
C. Angioedema
D. Ludwig's Angina - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ D. Ludwig's angina
Patients on mechanical ventilation may have hypoxemia due to alveolar
collapse from mucous plugging. The best treatment for this is:
A. Increase oxygen concentration to 100%
, B. Increase tidal volume
C. Increase respiratory rate
D. Administer PEEP - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ D. Administer
PEEP
Anaphylaxis is most associated with which physiological event?
A. Hemorrhage
B. Vasodilation
C. Bradycardia
D. Hypotension - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ B. Vasodilation
An elderly patient in an assisted living facility present 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 P132, R38 and shallow, BP 78/46, SpO2 91% and T
100.8F. What classification of shock is the patient most likely
experiencing?
A. Hypovolemic
B. Cardiogenic
C. Distributive
D. Obstructive - ACCURATE ANSWERS✔✔ C. Distributive
Healthcare providers are assessing a patient with pronounced jugular
vein distention and muffled heart tones. Vitals are P 128, R 26, BP
74/52. What classification of shock should be suspected?
