ADVANCED MEDICAL LIFE SUPPORT, AMLS POST TEST (3 LATEST VERSIONS ) ACTUAL EXAM 150 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+

ADVANCED MEDICAL LIFE SUPPORT, AMLS POST TEST (3 LATEST VERSIONS ) ACTUAL EXAM 150 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+ 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? a. Initiate an IV and administer naloxone b. Supplemental oxygen and suction c. Obtain a blood glucose level d. Begin BVM ventilations B Patients with a history of COPD that present with an acute onset of shortness of breath are likely to have what condition? a. Pulmonary embolism b. Angina pectoris c. Angioedema d. Hypertensive crisis A Anaphylaxis is most associated with which physiological event? a. Hemorrhage b. Vasodilation c. Bradycardia d. Hypertension B If untreated, a cardiac tamponade will present with signs and symptoms of which type of shock? a. Hypovolemia b. Neurogenic c. Obstructive d. Cardiogenic C Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) is characterized by what pathological change? a. Excessive mucous production b. Inflammation of the visceral pleura c. Breakdown of the alveolar-capillary membrane d. Accumulation of fluid between the pleural layers C Continuous positive airway pressure would be most beneficial in treating which patient? a. A 43yo with a decreased LOC with respiratory difficulty b. A 22yo with severe asthma who is not responding to nebulizer treatments c. A 38yo with carpal pedal spasms, clear lung sounds, and respirations of 40/min d. A 55yo with jugular vein distension and a BP of 90/60 B What is the initial treatment for a patient experiencing hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonketotic coma (HHNC)? a. Crystalloid IV fluid administration b. Administration of dextrose c. Administration of insulin d. Fluid bolus of 5% dextrose in water (D5W) A Your patient has had a seizure secondary to a nerve agent exposure. What medication would be best to diminish the seizure? a. Atropine b. Diphenhydramine c. Midazolam d. Pralidoxime C During compensatory shock, the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system is activated to cause a/an: a. Increase in preload, afterload, and re-absorption of sodium b. Decrease in preload, afterload, and re-absorption of sodium c. Hypotension and bradycardia d. Vasodilation and sodium retention A A patient presents anxious with difficulty in breathing and chest pain. An assessment reveals hypotension, muffled heart tones, and distended neck veins. There is a past medical history of pericarditis. The provider notes that there is a decrease in systolic blood pressure when the patient inhales. Which diagnosis would be considered with this presentation? a. Acute coronary syndrome b. Cardiac tamponade c. Tension pneumothorax d. Pneumonia B The healthcare provider is assessing a 60yo female patient with complaints of indigestion and mild upper abdominal discomfort. This presentation should prompt the provider to: a. Perform a 12-lead ECG b. Place a gastric tube and assess for GI bleeding c. Listen for heart sounds and determine if pericardial fluid is present d. Don a mask, gown, A and observe standard precautions in case of influenza The most common underlying medical conditions found in patients with acute pancreatitis is: a. Gall stones and heavy alcohol use b. Esophageal varices and stomach ulcers c. Mallory-Weiss syndrome and nephritis d. Peptic ulcer disease and diverticulitis A A patient complaining of a 3-day history of left lower abdominal pain describes it as sharp and, during the focused physical exam, the pain intensifies during palpation over the site. Differentials should include: a. Ectopic pregnancy or diverticulitis b. Pancreatitis or gall bladder infection c. Peritonitis or intestinal obstruction d. Appendicitis or hepatitis A A 22yo male has recently undergone a surgical procedure to repair an injury to thoracic vertebrae T4-T6. Assessment indicates the patient is alert and oriented, bradycardic, hypotensive, and has warm, dry skin. Which type of shock is most likely occurring? a. Hypovolemic b. Obstructive c. Cardiogenic d. Neurogenic D A caregiver for a quadriplegic patient notes an onset of difficulty in breathing and anxiousness in her patient. Further assessment shows a temperature of 1011.2F, P 128, BP 86/68, and R 24. Physical exam reveals the skin is warm and urine in the catheter is dark yellow and cloudy. This patient is most likely experiencing which type of shock? a. Hypovolemia b. Septic c. Obstructive d. Cardiogenic B