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AMLS Pretest Questions and Answers (all correct) 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 102.3F (39C). The healthcare provider should observe for which complication? - ️️ Seizure -Chapter 2 A 45 year old patient is found supine on the floor of the Triage area. Healthcare providers note pinpoint pupils, shallow respir...

Which of the following may cause primary respiratory alkalosis? - ANSWER-Fever A quadriplegic male is experiencing difficulty breathing and restlessness. His skin is warm and his urine is dark, yellow and cloudy. Vital signs are BP 86/68, P-128, R-24, temp 101.2 F (38degrees C). Which type of shock should you suspect? - ANSWERSeptic A 20-year-old male college student complains of acute onset of fever, headache, vomiting, and malaise. He appears ill and has a petechial rash on his extremitie...

Advanced Medical Life Support AMLS Review with Complete Solutions As you obtain historical information regarding your patient, you note that the patient's presentation and responses are very similar to several patient complaints you have treated in the past. Integrating this information from past experience to this current experience is known as: - ANSWER Pattern recognition In which situation has the threat to your personal safety been reduced most significantly? - ANSWER A barking dog h...

1. 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? - CORRECT ANS b. Supplemental oxygen and suction 2. Patients with a history of COPD that present with an acute onset of shortness of breath are likely to have what condition? - CORRECT ANS a. Pulmonary embolism 3. During compensatory shock, the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system is ac...

What condition is most likely to cause respiratory acidosis? - ANSWER In larger doses narcotics induce respiratory depression and eventually respiratory arrest. AMLS Page 95 A 65-year-old female complains of chest pain that feels like "aching" in her chest. It has become progressively worse over several days. Her temperature is 38.3 degrees C (100 F). Which finding will help narrow your differential diagnosis to pericarditis? - ANSWER 12 lead ECG will demonstrate global ST-segment elevation...

AMLS Test questions and answers latest 2023What condition is most likely to cause respiratory acidosis? In larger doses narcotics induce respiratory depression and eventually respiratory arrest. AMLS Page 95 A 65-year-old female complains of chest pain that feels like "aching" in her chest. It has become progressively worse over several days. Her temperature is 38.3 degrees C (100 F). Which finding will help narrow your differential diagnosis to pericarditis? 12 lead ECG will demonstr...

Which of the following may cause primary respiratory alkalosis? - ANSWER Fever A quadriplegic male is experiencing difficulty breathing and restlessness. His skin is warm and his urine is dark, yellow and cloudy. Vital signs are BP 86/68, P-128, R-24, temp 101.2 F (38degrees C). Which type of shock should you suspect? - ANSWER Septic A 20-year-old male college student complains of acute onset of fever, headache, vomiting, and malaise. He appears ill and has a petechial rash on his extremit...