AWLS STUDY QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2025 GRADED A+
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Term
As a diver descends from a depth of 100 to 200 ft, the increased partial
pressure of which of the following gases is most likely to result in
lightheadedness, euphoria, poor judgement & impaired reasoning?
oxygen
nitrogen
helium
CO2
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f.) B and D e.) steroids orally
a.) aspirin b.) nitrogen
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a 30 yr old male dives headfirst into a lake. He surfaces within 5 sec
but is floating & unconscious. What is the most likely etiology?
a.)aspirated a large amount of water
b.)hyperventilated before jumping in the water & suffered arrest
due to increased CO2 level
c.) suffered cardiac arrest due to sudden coldness of the water
d.) suffered cardiac arrest due to aspiration of hypotonic water
& electrolyte dilution
e.)suffered cervical injury & paralysis by striking the bottom of the
lake
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e.) suffered cervical injury &
e.) a, c, or d are all correct
paralysis by striking the
bottom of the lake
, c.) irrigate with sterile water, a.) carefully rinse tooth with clean
debride & pack water, re-implant & splint in place
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Which is the most efficient of the 4 primary methods of heat
regulation of the body?
a.)conduction
b.)convection
c.)evaporation
d.)radiation
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d.) ibuprofin B.) buttocks
d.) HepA c.) evaporation
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which is the most important determinant of avalanche victim
survival?
, a.)ability of the victim to create an air pocket around his face
b.)fitness level of buried victim
c.) length of time the victim is buried
d.)victim's ability to remove skis & poles before burial
e.)type of avalanche in which the victim is caught
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e.)it depends on the particular c.) length of time the victim is
location & group buried
c.) painful area of erythema d.) hypotension with even one 0.4
with blistering mg tablet
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5 of 124
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The most important difference b/w heat stroke & heat exhaustion is
which of the following?
a.)core body temp
b.)neurologic findings, including altered mental status
c.) presence or absence of sweating
d.) presence of vomiting
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ANSWERS 2025 GRADED A+
1 of 124
Term
As a diver descends from a depth of 100 to 200 ft, the increased partial
pressure of which of the following gases is most likely to result in
lightheadedness, euphoria, poor judgement & impaired reasoning?
oxygen
nitrogen
helium
CO2
,Give this one a try later!
f.) B and D e.) steroids orally
a.) aspirin b.) nitrogen
Don't know?
2 of 124
Term
a 30 yr old male dives headfirst into a lake. He surfaces within 5 sec
but is floating & unconscious. What is the most likely etiology?
a.)aspirated a large amount of water
b.)hyperventilated before jumping in the water & suffered arrest
due to increased CO2 level
c.) suffered cardiac arrest due to sudden coldness of the water
d.) suffered cardiac arrest due to aspiration of hypotonic water
& electrolyte dilution
e.)suffered cervical injury & paralysis by striking the bottom of the
lake
Give this one a try later!
e.) suffered cervical injury &
e.) a, c, or d are all correct
paralysis by striking the
bottom of the lake
, c.) irrigate with sterile water, a.) carefully rinse tooth with clean
debride & pack water, re-implant & splint in place
Don't know?
3 of 124
Term
Which is the most efficient of the 4 primary methods of heat
regulation of the body?
a.)conduction
b.)convection
c.)evaporation
d.)radiation
Give this one a try later!
d.) ibuprofin B.) buttocks
d.) HepA c.) evaporation
Don't know?
4 of 124
Term
which is the most important determinant of avalanche victim
survival?
, a.)ability of the victim to create an air pocket around his face
b.)fitness level of buried victim
c.) length of time the victim is buried
d.)victim's ability to remove skis & poles before burial
e.)type of avalanche in which the victim is caught
Give this one a try later!
e.)it depends on the particular c.) length of time the victim is
location & group buried
c.) painful area of erythema d.) hypotension with even one 0.4
with blistering mg tablet
Don't know?
5 of 124
Term
The most important difference b/w heat stroke & heat exhaustion is
which of the following?
a.)core body temp
b.)neurologic findings, including altered mental status
c.) presence or absence of sweating
d.) presence of vomiting
Give this one a try later!
