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QUESTIONS AND 100% VERIFIED ANSWERS // GRADED A+
Which condition is most likely to cause respiratory acidosis? VERIFIED
ANSWER narcotic overdose
Metabolic acidosis is best described by which arterial blood gas
interpretation? VERIFIED ANSWER PH decreased PCo2 decrease
H2Co3 low
A 13-year-old male has been skateboarding in an outdoor temperature of
100°F (37.7°C) and has been drinking caffeinated soft drinks. He
complains of palpitations. The cardiac monitor displays a narrow-QRS
tachycardia at a rate of 150 beats/min. Vital signs are BP 108/62, R 24.
What should you do? VERIFIED ANSWER Transport by Ambulance,
monitor pt closely and administer fluids en route
A 20-year-old male complains of severe pain after a jellyfish sting. He
has a red, swollen ankle and foot. What should you do? VERIFIED
ANSWER Wash the area and administer a analgesic
Which of the following statements is correct regarding radioactive
material? VERIFIED ANSWER Simple clothing can stop beta particles
from entering the body
A patient complains of nausea and is passing black, tarry stools. What
should you suspect? VERIFIED ANSWER upper GI bleed
,An elderly patient has COPD. Which clinical finding would concern you
the most? VERIFIED ANSWER Respiratory rate of 36 breaths per min
A 68-year-old female who has a history of COPD may rely on which of
the following breathing mechanics? VERIFIED ANSWER A decrease in
oxygen in the blood as the stimulus to breath.
A 49-year-old male presents in a tripod position with audible stridor and
marked respiratory distress. His skin is flushed, and he complains of
dysphagia. What should you suspect? VERIFIED ANSWER Epiglottitis
An 18-year-old male nearly drowned at a local lake after treading water
for 25 minutes. He is shivering uncontrollably and complains of nausea
and weakness. Vital signs are BP 122/62, R 28, P 136, and his
temperature is 93.2°F (34°C). What should you suspect? VERIFIED
ANSWER Mild hypothermia
A 71-year-old female complains of shortness of breath. She has a
productive cough that has increased in severity over the last week. She
speaks in one- to two-word broken sentences with pursed lips. What
should you suspect? VERIFIED ANSWER COPD
A 45-year-old female reports a headache, vertigo, and leg cramps after
exercising. Vital signs are BP 108/62, P 124, R 18, T 100.6°F (38.1°C),
and SpO2 98%. What should you do? VERIFIED ANSWER Provide
oral fluid. A 23 year old male complains of a productive cough, fever,
chills and pleuritic chest pain that has worsened over 3 days. A physical
,exam reveals unilateral wheezing with shallow respirations. Vitals are P
128, R 26, BP 144/88, SpO2 90%, and T 102°F (38.8°C). What
treatment should be performed? VERIFIED ANSWERSupplemental
oxygen and immediate transport
A 24 year old female presents with lower right quadrant abdominal pain.
Her skin is hot to the touch and she exhibits a Psoa Sign. She complains
of nausea and vomiting for 2 days. What diagnosis is suspected?
VERIFIED ANSWERAppendicitis
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? VERIFIED ANSWERhyponatremia
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 P112, R22 and regular, BP 144/88, SpO2 95%
and T 102.3°F (39°C). The healthcare provider should observe for which
complication? VERIFIED ANSWERseizure
A 42 year old patient with a history of rheumatoid arthritis is taking
glucocorticoids. Over the past two weeks, she complains of chronic
fatigue, weakness, and loss of appetite with weight loss. Lab results
indicate hyponatremia and hyperkalemia. What underlying diagnosis is
suspected? VERIFIED ANSWERadrenal insufficiency
, 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? VERIFIED ANSWERsupplemental oxygen and
suction
A known chronic alcoholic complains of the constant, severe mid-
epigastric pain, nausea and blood-streaked emesis. The patient has a
temperature of 101.9°F (38.8°C) and severe abdominal tenderness. What
underlying diagnosis should be suspected? VERIFIED
ANSWERpancreatitis
A lethargic patient presents with dilated pupils and vital signs of P 122,
R 26 and BP 130/80. He admits to excessive ingestion of
diphenhydramine. What response is the cause for the presenting signs
and symptoms? VERIFIED ANSWERanticholinergic
A patient describes an "aching" sensation in his chest. It occurred
suddenly while resting and radiates to the jaw. He self administered 1
nitroglycerin tablet without relief and the 12 lead reveals a normal sinus
rhythm with ST elevation in leads II, III, and aVF. What working
diagnosis is most likely? VERIFIED ANSWERinferior wall myocardial
infarctions
A patient experiences unilateral facial weakness and droop, garbled
speech, altered sense of taste and no extremity weakness. The patient has
a history of Lyme's disease. What condition is the patient likely
experiencing? VERIFIED ANSWERBell's palsy
QUESTIONS AND 100% VERIFIED ANSWERS // GRADED A+
Which condition is most likely to cause respiratory acidosis? VERIFIED
ANSWER narcotic overdose
Metabolic acidosis is best described by which arterial blood gas
interpretation? VERIFIED ANSWER PH decreased PCo2 decrease
H2Co3 low
A 13-year-old male has been skateboarding in an outdoor temperature of
100°F (37.7°C) and has been drinking caffeinated soft drinks. He
complains of palpitations. The cardiac monitor displays a narrow-QRS
tachycardia at a rate of 150 beats/min. Vital signs are BP 108/62, R 24.
What should you do? VERIFIED ANSWER Transport by Ambulance,
monitor pt closely and administer fluids en route
A 20-year-old male complains of severe pain after a jellyfish sting. He
has a red, swollen ankle and foot. What should you do? VERIFIED
ANSWER Wash the area and administer a analgesic
Which of the following statements is correct regarding radioactive
material? VERIFIED ANSWER Simple clothing can stop beta particles
from entering the body
A patient complains of nausea and is passing black, tarry stools. What
should you suspect? VERIFIED ANSWER upper GI bleed
,An elderly patient has COPD. Which clinical finding would concern you
the most? VERIFIED ANSWER Respiratory rate of 36 breaths per min
A 68-year-old female who has a history of COPD may rely on which of
the following breathing mechanics? VERIFIED ANSWER A decrease in
oxygen in the blood as the stimulus to breath.
A 49-year-old male presents in a tripod position with audible stridor and
marked respiratory distress. His skin is flushed, and he complains of
dysphagia. What should you suspect? VERIFIED ANSWER Epiglottitis
An 18-year-old male nearly drowned at a local lake after treading water
for 25 minutes. He is shivering uncontrollably and complains of nausea
and weakness. Vital signs are BP 122/62, R 28, P 136, and his
temperature is 93.2°F (34°C). What should you suspect? VERIFIED
ANSWER Mild hypothermia
A 71-year-old female complains of shortness of breath. She has a
productive cough that has increased in severity over the last week. She
speaks in one- to two-word broken sentences with pursed lips. What
should you suspect? VERIFIED ANSWER COPD
A 45-year-old female reports a headache, vertigo, and leg cramps after
exercising. Vital signs are BP 108/62, P 124, R 18, T 100.6°F (38.1°C),
and SpO2 98%. What should you do? VERIFIED ANSWER Provide
oral fluid. A 23 year old male complains of a productive cough, fever,
chills and pleuritic chest pain that has worsened over 3 days. A physical
,exam reveals unilateral wheezing with shallow respirations. Vitals are P
128, R 26, BP 144/88, SpO2 90%, and T 102°F (38.8°C). What
treatment should be performed? VERIFIED ANSWERSupplemental
oxygen and immediate transport
A 24 year old female presents with lower right quadrant abdominal pain.
Her skin is hot to the touch and she exhibits a Psoa Sign. She complains
of nausea and vomiting for 2 days. What diagnosis is suspected?
VERIFIED ANSWERAppendicitis
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? VERIFIED ANSWERhyponatremia
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 P112, R22 and regular, BP 144/88, SpO2 95%
and T 102.3°F (39°C). The healthcare provider should observe for which
complication? VERIFIED ANSWERseizure
A 42 year old patient with a history of rheumatoid arthritis is taking
glucocorticoids. Over the past two weeks, she complains of chronic
fatigue, weakness, and loss of appetite with weight loss. Lab results
indicate hyponatremia and hyperkalemia. What underlying diagnosis is
suspected? VERIFIED ANSWERadrenal insufficiency
, 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? VERIFIED ANSWERsupplemental oxygen and
suction
A known chronic alcoholic complains of the constant, severe mid-
epigastric pain, nausea and blood-streaked emesis. The patient has a
temperature of 101.9°F (38.8°C) and severe abdominal tenderness. What
underlying diagnosis should be suspected? VERIFIED
ANSWERpancreatitis
A lethargic patient presents with dilated pupils and vital signs of P 122,
R 26 and BP 130/80. He admits to excessive ingestion of
diphenhydramine. What response is the cause for the presenting signs
and symptoms? VERIFIED ANSWERanticholinergic
A patient describes an "aching" sensation in his chest. It occurred
suddenly while resting and radiates to the jaw. He self administered 1
nitroglycerin tablet without relief and the 12 lead reveals a normal sinus
rhythm with ST elevation in leads II, III, and aVF. What working
diagnosis is most likely? VERIFIED ANSWERinferior wall myocardial
infarctions
A patient experiences unilateral facial weakness and droop, garbled
speech, altered sense of taste and no extremity weakness. The patient has
a history of Lyme's disease. What condition is the patient likely
experiencing? VERIFIED ANSWERBell's palsy
