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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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWERS A. Pulmonary Embolism
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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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWERS D. Administer PEEP
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Anaphylaxis is most associated with which physiological event?
A. Hemorrhage
B. Vasodilation
C. Bradycardia
D. Hypotension - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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?
A. Hypovolemic
B. Cardiogenic
C. Distributive
D. Obstructive - CORRECT ANSWERS D. Obstructive
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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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWERS A. Pulmonary Embolism
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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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWERS D. Administer PEEP
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Anaphylaxis is most associated with which physiological event?
A. Hemorrhage
B. Vasodilation
C. Bradycardia
D. Hypotension - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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?
A. Hypovolemic
B. Cardiogenic
C. Distributive
D. Obstructive - CORRECT ANSWERS D. Obstructive
